This expansion comes at a time when awareness about genetic conditions is increasing, but access to trained specialists and proper interpretation remains limited in many regions. By extending its reach, Genetidoc aims to make expert-led genetic services more accessible.
The clinic works with NABL and CAP accredited partners for wet-lab processing under defined quality checks. Interpretation, reporting, and clinical guidance are handled by its in-house team of experts. This is in contrast to many labs which are often led by unqualified staff.
Founded by Dr Roshan Daniel (MBBS, MD, DM Medical Genetics), the clinic follows a model where medical decision-making is central to every test. He is one of the leading clinical geneticists in the country and among the few in India who are European board certified.
“Many people think genetic testing is just about getting a report,” said Dr Roshan Daniel. “But the real value lies in choosing the right test and understanding what the result means for that person and their family.”
Dr Roshan Daniel has managed more than ten thousand cases across his career and several of them highlight the importance of correct diagnosis and interpretation. The following examples from the Genetidoc Genetic Clinic are anonymised and names have been changed.
“In one case, a family came to us after having a child with autism. He was 4 years old, Virat (name changed),” said Dr Roshan Daniel. “They had been told earlier that it was unlikely to happen again in the next pregnancy. But based on clinical features, we suspected a genetic cause. Testing confirmed Fragile X syndrome in Virat, which has about a 25% chance of recurrence. This changed counselling completely. In their next pregnancy, we guided them with appropriate testing, and they were able to have an unaffected child.”
In another case involving cancer risk, a lady—Priya (name changed)—approached the clinic after her mother had breast cancer, with a history of multiple family members having early breast and ovarian cancers. “She was very anxious,” said Dr Roshan Daniel. “We tested her mother and found a BRCA2 gene variant. We then tested Priya and found that she did not carry the same variant. This ruled out the inherited risk for her and avoided unnecessary interventions.”
Adult conditions with family history were another area where genetics helped. “We evaluated Mohit (name changed) from a family with multiple early heart attacks and sudden deaths,” said Dr Roshan Daniel. “On examination, we noticed features of Marfan syndrome. Genetic testing confirmed it. He was started on medication and underwent preventive surgery, which minimised his risk of any serious cardiac events.”
The clinic has also worked with couples facing infertility. “In one couple, we identified a balanced chromosomal translocation in the wife, Kavya (name changed),” said Dr Roshan Daniel. “This explained their difficulty in having a healthy pregnancy. They did not want to use donor options. We guided them for IVF with PGT-SR, where embryos are tested before transfer. They were able to have a healthy baby.”
According to the clinic, such outcomes depend on choosing the correct test and interpreting it properly.
Dr Roshan Daniel also highlighted the issue of unclear results such as variants of uncertain significance (VUS). “These are findings where the meaning is not clear,” he said. “Most lab reports mention them without explanation. Our role is to help understand whether it is relevant and what to do next.”
The clinic focuses on scientifically validated testing only. Many tests that claim to predict diet, fitness, or general wellness lack strong evidence, especially due to the absence of large, well-established reference data from the Indian population. Genetidoc therefore limits its services to areas where genetic testing has a clear role in diagnosis, treatment, or prevention.
It also notes that practices like diluted reagents, overloading sequencing cartridges, or using low-quality software can affect test quality. Instead of high volumes, the clinic focuses on reliability by working with accredited partners under strict quality checks and internal review. Doctors are involved in each step, supported by genetic counsellors and analysts.
The team includes clinical geneticists, genome analysts, and genetic counsellors who evaluate each case. Patients are also offered free counselling to understand their reports.
Commenting on the expansion, Dr Vijay Kumar, a Bangalore-based neonatologist, said, “Access to trained clinical geneticists and good quality genetic testing has been limited. Services like this across cities will help both doctors and patients make better decisions.”
With expansion to major cities, systems for sample collection, logistics, and reporting have been set up so patients do not need to travel. Doctors can also connect for help with test selection and interpretation. Genetidoc will continue to work with hospitals and clinicians to integrate genetic testing into routine care where needed.
“Genetics is becoming an important part of modern medicine,” said Dr Roshan Daniel. “Our aim is to make high quality genetic testing and services by qualified clinical geneticists accessible, actionable, and useful for people across the country.” You can read more on the services offered by Genetidoc Genetic Clinic and DNA Testing Lab here.
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