Alison La Pean Kirschner, MS, CGC

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Genetic Counselor
Genetic Counselor
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414-777-7700
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Call for an appointment
New & Established Patients Call 414-777-7700

About

Alison La Pean Kirschner, MS, Certified Genetic Counselor, joined MCW & Froedtert clinics in July 2013. She grew up in the Midwest, and completed her Master's of Science graduate training in 2004 at Northwestern University in Chicago. Alison has lived in Wisconsin since 2008. She has been providing genetic counseling to patients in Froedtert's adult specialty clinics including adult cardiology, neurology, and genomic medicine/complex disease, in addition to the Children's Wisconsin cystic fibrosis clinic. Alison is also the Director of Research for the Medical College of Wisconsin Master's of Science in Genetic Counseling Program.

Alison strives to help individuals and their families understand symptoms of a disease, work to establish a diagnosis, and recognize hereditary disease risks so that patients are able to make informed choices about their healthcare. The decision to undergo genetic testing can be a complicated (and sometimes emotional) journey. She helps patients and their families understand their genetic testing options, while providing them with the care, information, and support they need throughout their personal decision-making process.

Outside of work, Alison enjoys spending time with her family, listening to audiobooks, swimming, and snuggling the family's mischievous cat.

Overview

Treatment & Services

Genetic Counselor
Genetic Testing

Diseases & Conditions

Brugada Syndrome
Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Familial Hypercholesterolemia (FH) / Familial Hyperlipidemia
Hereditary Cardiology Diseases
Hereditary Cardiomyopathy
Hereditary Diseases
Hereditary Heart Disease
Hereditary Pancreatitis (HP)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy
Left Ventricular Non-Compaction Cardiomyopathy
Long QT Syndrome

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English
Heart and Vascular Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

Northwestern University - Chicago - IL - Master of Science in Genetic Counseling - (2004)

Board Certifications

Genetic Counseling

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