The Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases is an Indian health and research centre dedicated to the diagnosis, treatment, and study of genetic disorders. It functions as a specialised facility serving patients affected by hereditary and congenital conditions, and supports clinical research and training in medical genetics.
| Name | Institute of Genetics and Hospital for Genetic Diseases |
|---|---|
| Type | Health centre and research institute |
| Field | Medical genetics, clinical genetics, genetic counselling |
| Country | India |
| Focus | Care for people with genetic disorders |
The institute combines hospital services with a research-oriented approach to inherited disease. Such centres in India typically provide outpatient consultations for families with a history of genetic illness, laboratory-based diagnostic testing, prenatal screening, and genetic counselling. The hospital component is intended for patients requiring inpatient management of conditions with a genetic basis, including chromosomal disorders, single-gene conditions, and metabolic diseases.
Dedicated genetics hospitals are uncommon in India, where genetic services are more often offered as departments within larger teaching hospitals. A standalone institute focused on genetic diseases plays a role in concentrating expertise, building referral networks, and supporting affected families who may otherwise have limited access to specialist evaluation. It also contributes to the broader development of medical genetics as a clinical discipline in India.