Patti Robbins-Furman, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular and Human Genetics and Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine
Languages: English
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Get to know Patti Robbins-Furman, MS, CGC
I have been a genetic counselor for more than 30 years, providing primarily prenatal genetic counseling to parents and families with complicated pregnancies. I am passionate about women’s health care and am dedicated to assisting underserved patients as they navigate the complex world of prenatal genetics. I aim to empower patients to make genetic testing decisions that fit their personal values and goals. My areas of specialization are prenatal genetics and fetal anomalies. I am also passionate about teaching future genetic counselors as faculty of the Baylor School of Health Professions Genetic Counseling Graduate Program.
Clinical Interests
Prenatal genetic counseling, fetal anomalies, cytogenetics
Education
| School | Education | Degree | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston | Masters | Master in Public Health | 1987 |
| University of Houston | Bachelors | Bachelor of Science in Biology | 1983 |
Organizations
| Organization Name | Role |
|---|---|
| American College of Medical Genetics and Genomics | Member |
| National Society of Genetic Counselors | Member; Member, Prenatal Special Interest Group |
| Texas Society of Genetic Counselors | Member |
* Texas Children’s Hospital physicians’ licenses and credentials are reviewed prior to practicing at any of our facilities. Sections titled From the Doctor, Professional Organizations and Publications were provided by the physician’s office and were not verified by Texas Children’s Hospital.
Research interests
Prenatal genetic testing/screening, psychosocial issues in genetic counseling
Tedross, M., Wang, H., Heigl-Maza, C., Russell, R., Young, C., Kramer, J., Martinez, D., Chen, W., Robbins-Furman, P., Page, R., Maontalvo-Liendo, N., Chen, L. Pregnant Latinas’ Perspectives on Pursuing Expanded Carrier Screening: It is better to know than not. Journal of Genetic Counseling, 2023; 00:1-9
Wang, H., Page R., Lopez, D., Arkatka, S., Young, C., Martinez, D., Robbins-Furman, P., Montalvo-Liendo, N., & Chen, L.S. Pregnant Latinas’ views of adopting whole exome sequencing into newborn screening: A qualitative study. Genetics In Medicine, epub 2022, May 18
Wu KL, Alegria R, Gonzalez J, Hu H, Wang H, Page R, Robbins-Furman P., MP, Tseng TS, Chen LS. Characteristics and Quality of Mobile Apps Containing Prenatal Genetic Testing Information: Systemic App Store Search and Assessment. JMIR Mhealth and Uhealth, 2021 Oct 14;.9(10):e30404
Young, C. , Wang, H., Martinez, D., Chen, W.J., Page R., Robbins-Furman, P., Montalvo-Liendo, N., Williamson, B. & Chen, L.S.C. Rural, low-income, pregnant Latina women’s perspectives on carrier screening. Obstetrics & Gynecology, 2021 Jul 1; 138(1):106-107
Grygiel A,Ikolo F, Sobering A, Robbins-Furman P, Elsea S. Sickle Cell Disease in Grenada: Quality of Life and Barriers to Care. Molecular Genetics & Genomic Medicine, 2020;00:e1567
Jefferies JL, Pignatelli RH, Martinez HR, Robbins-Furman PJ, Liu P, Gu W, Lupski JR, Potocki L. Cardiovascular Findings in Duplication 17p11.2 Syndrome. Genetics in Medicine, 2012 Jan;14(1):90-4. doi: 10.1038/gim.0b013e3182329723. Epub 2011 Oct 17
Soler-Alfonso C, Motil KJ, Turk CL, Robbins-Furman P, Friedman EM, Zhang F, Lupski JR, Fraley JK, Potocki L. Potocki-Lupski syndrome: a microduplication syndrome associated with oropharyngeal dysphagia and failure to thrive. Journal of Pediatrics, 2011 Apr;158(4):655-659.e2. doi: 10.1016/j.jpeds.2010.09.062. Epub 2010 Dec 17