BCHP Specialty: Medical Genetics, Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Lysosomal Storage Disorders Center

Welcome to Medical Genetics, Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Lysosomal Storage Disorders Center.

Our combined program is the only comprehensive center of its kind in the Lower Hudson Valley, meeting your needs for these services without the need to travel outside of the region. We’re also a state-designated referral center for New York, Connecticut and New Jersey’s Newborn Screening Programs and provide prenatal genetic counseling.

We offer comprehensive care for our patients and provide access to the specialty services available through Westchester Medical Center and Boston Children’s Hospital.We provide a team approach to patient care. Our goal is to provide our patients with quality, compassionate care that meets their individual needs.

Patient Forms

For referring providers

Download our specialty sheet for a complete list of our Medical Genetics, Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Lysosomal Storage Disorders Center locations by county.

Chief of Medical Genetics, Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Lysosomal Storage Disorders Center

Medical Genetics, Inherited Metabolic Diseases and Lysosomal Storage Disorders Center Staff

Other team members

Shideh Mofidi, MS, RD, CSP, Metabolic Dietitian
Clinical Director, Medical Genetics, Inherited Metabolic Diseases & the Lysosomal Storage Disorders Center
Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, New York Medical College

Nandini Chandy, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor

Heidi G. Taska, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor

Sara Malka Cohen, MS, CGC
Genetic Counselor

New Multispecialty Office!

BCHP is excited to announce the opening of our new multispecialty office on the campus of Mid-Hudson Regional Hospital (MHR), located at 1 Webster Avenue, Suite 300 in Poughkeepsie, NY.

At this location our pediatric services include nephrology, hematology/oncology, pulmonology, allergy, cardiology, rheumatology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, and our neonatal follow-up program.

For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call your child’s specialty division directly or contact our concierge at 844-4-MD-BCHP.