Genetidoc Genetic Clinic and DNA Testing Lab has expanded its specialist panel by adding ten clinical geneticists, reinforcing its status as India's largest network of online genetics specialists. The platform now brings together top genetics doctors serving families across the country with a combined experience of over 1,00,000 families and 65,000 genetic tests.
A Platform Built Around Access
Founded on the observation that most families in India cannot reach a genetics specialist, Genetidoc offers online consultations to eliminate travel to metro cities or long waits for tertiary care appointments. The platform serves patients directly and supports referring physicians such as general practitioners, obstetricians, pediatricians, oncologists, and neurologists.
Pan-India Sample Collection for Genetic Testing
Genetidoc coordinates DNA sample collection from homes and clinics across India, from Chandigarh to Kerala and Punjab to West Bengal, through trained collection partners. Samples are processed at NABL and CAP accredited laboratories, with clinical interpretation by Genetidoc's own specialists. This end-to-end service removes a major barrier to genetic testing for families in remote districts.
Consultations in Ten Indian Languages
The specialist panel consults in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, Kannada, Telugu, Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi, and Rajasthani. Genetics consultations often involve high-stakes information such as recurrence risks, inheritance patterns, and cancer surveillance decisions. Receiving this information in one's own language improves understanding and action.
The Specialists Joining the Panel
The ten joining doctors cover the full spectrum of genetic medicine:
- Dr. Chakshu Chaudhry specializes in prenatal genetics and neurodevelopmental conditions, consulting at Motherhood Hospital and Chaitanya Hospital in the Tricity region.
- Dr. Devi Saranya S, with additional certification in cancer genetics from Harvard Medical School, consults at Rajagiri Hospital, Kochi.
- Dr. Muhammed Shabeer P focuses on metabolic disorders and neurogenetics, practicing at Meitra Hospital and Baby Memorial Hospital in Kozhikode and Kannur.
- Dr. Sarath R S is a medical educator and consultant at multiple centers in Angamaly, Bhubaneswar, Guwahati, and Visakhapatnam.
- Dr. Kathirvel M specializes in oncogenetics and complex genomic reanalysis, consulting at a center in Chennai.
- Dr. Selvamanojkumar S, who presented research at SSIEM Porto 2024 and serves as a biocurator for the ClinGen consortium, consults at Bai Jerbai Wadia Hospital for Children and P.D. Hinduja Hospital in Mumbai.
- Dr. Shifali Gupta is lead Clinical Geneticist at PRAGMA Hospital, Bathinda, and runs a public genetics education YouTube channel.
- Dr. Vishaka Kothiwale focuses on deep phenotyping and rare pediatric disorders, consulting at the Institute of Child Health, Apollo Clinic, and Manipal Hospitals in Kolkata.
- Dr. Robert Patrick Selvam, trained at KMC Manipal and St. John's Medical College Bangalore, has a dual background in pathology and medical genetics, with research presented at ESHG 2025 in Milan.
- Dr. Roshan Daniel continues as founding Geneticist and heads the Department of Medical Genetics at KIMSHealth, Trivandrum.
All ten specialists hold DM or DrNB qualifications in Medical Genetics from institutions including AIIMS New Delhi, PGIMER Chandigarh, Kasturba Medical College Manipal, St. John's Medical College Bangalore, and Harvard Medical School.
Referring Physician's Perspective
Dr. Amandeep Kaundal, Pediatrician in Shimla, said: "In Shimla, there is no clinical geneticist. Genetidoc provides a credible and practical referral pathway. My patients get proper genetics consultations promptly, counselling in their language, and local sample collection."
Founder's Statement
Dr. Roshan Daniel, Clinical Geneticist and Founder of Genetidoc, said: "India has a shortage of qualified genetics specialists, especially for families outside major cities. Genetidoc bridges this gap through online consultations, doorstep sample collection, and a multilingual panel. This expansion allows us to serve more families in more languages."
About Genetidoc
Genetidoc is India's largest network of online genetics specialists, offering consultations, genetic counselling, and DNA testing across prenatal, pediatric, oncological, metabolic, and neurological genetics. Testing is processed through NABL and CAP accredited laboratories. For more information, visit the Genetidoc website.
