Mysuru: Neuro Care, located on Narayana Shastry Road in Lakshmipuram, has introduced Dr Varun Venkat Raghavan, MS, DM (Medical Genetics), who will provide specialised genetics consultation. As one of the few clinical geneticists in the Mysuru region, Dr Raghavan's services aim to enhance local access to genetic diagnosis and counselling. With 13 years of medical training, including an MBBS from Bangalore Medical College, an MD from Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, and a DM from SGPGIMS in Lucknow, he is also an Associate Professor at JSS Medical College and Hospital. Dr. Raghavan has over 120 publications and focuses on diagnosing and managing rare genetic and neurogenetic disorders for patients of all ages.

Areas of expertise:

• Infertility and reproductive genetic risk: Couples facing repeated miscarriages, infertility, or a known family history of a genetic condition, who need to understand their risk before or during pregnancy.

• Preconception genetic counselling and testing: Guidance for couples planning a pregnancy — including carrier screening — to assess and reduce the chance of passing on an inherited disorder to their child.

• Developmental and behavioural concerns in children: Children with intellectual disability, delayed milestones (such as late walking, talking, or slow learning), autism-like behaviour, or unexplained developmental regression.

• Genetic syndromes: Conditions such as Down syndrome, Turner syndrome, and other recognisable genetic syndromes, including diagnosis confirmation, family counselling, and long-term care planning.

• Inherited blood disorders: Conditions like beta thalassemia and other inherited blood disorders — including testing, carrier screening, and genetic counselling for affected families.

• Cancer genetics: Assessing hereditary cancer risk for individuals with a strong family history of cancers such as breast, ovarian, or colon cancer, and guiding appropriate genetic testing.

• Advanced and emerging therapies: Access to and guidance on enzyme replacement therapy, gene therapy, and other newer treatment options now available for select genetic disorders.