Meet our Team of Specialists
The experts of the Molecular Genetics Laboratory at Cincinnati Children's.
The partnership between the Molecular Genetics Laboratory and the Ear and Hearing Center at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center allows for optimum care of your patients.
We are staffed by a team of experts who provide guidance in:
- Test selection
- Clinical interpretation
- Medical management and follow-up testing
- Recommendations for genetic counseling
- Coordination of studies for at-risk family members
- Billing and reimbursement
Clinical interpretations are written in conjunction with our nationally recognized pediatric otolaryngologist, board certified molecular and medical geneticists and genetic counselor. Each report is customized for your patient and includes a detailed interpretation of the genetic findings, the clinical significance of the results and the specific recommendations for clinical management and additional testing, if warranted. These specialists are also available to you for pretest or additional post-test consultation.
Meet Our Clinical Experts
Our clinical experts include:
Kejian Zhang, MD, MBA
Director, Molecular Genetics Laboratory
John Greinwald Jr., MD
Head, Auditory Genetics Laboratory
Associate Professor Pediatric Otolaryngology
Bradley Tinkle, MD, PhD
Assistant Director, Molecular Genetics Laboratory
Judith Johnson, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor
Meet Our Laboratory Experts
Our Technicians
Our technicians are highly trained individuals that are required to maintain their proficiency and competency in all area of their jobs. This is accomplished through participating in continuing education opportunities and analysis of proficiency samples.
Our Administrative Staff
Our administrative staff undergo rigorous training in order to answer your questions quickly and accurately, handle incoming samples efficiently, and transmit finalized reports back to you in a timely manner.
Our Billing Specialists
Our billing specialists work with you and your patients to preauthorize testing, to process claims accurately and efficiently and to assist with any subsequent billing issues. Please call our billing specialists at 1-866-450-4198 for assistance with any billing issues.
