Dr James Mackay, Consultant Clinical Genetic Oncologist
Dr James Mackay
Consultant Clinical Genetic Oncologist
Dr James Mackay MA MD FRCP FRCPE
Consultant Clinical Genetic Oncologist
Dr James Mackay
Consultant Clinical Genetic Oncologist MA MD FRCP FRCPE
Dr Mackay is a recommended Consultant Clinical Genetic Oncologist
Dr James Mackay - Introduction
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What is a genetic oncologist?
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How accurate is genetic oncology?
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How long does genetic sequencing take?
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Why would I want to know if I had an increased risk of cancer?
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How does genetic testing actually work?
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What should a patient look for in a genetic counsellor?
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What does a genetic counsellor do?
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Do I need a referral for genetic cancer testing?
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Would my private health insurance cover genetic testing?
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What information do you need to know about my family in order to do a genetic test?
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Evolution of genetic testing in the last few years
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What other questions can I ask during the genetic testing consultation?
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Dr Mackay is a recommended Genetic Oncologist
Dr James Mackay - Introduction
What is a genetic oncologist?
How accurate is genetic oncology?
How long does genetic sequencing take?
Why would I want to know if I had an increased risk of cancer?
How does genetic testing actually work?
What should a patient look for in a genetic counsellor?
What does a genetic counsellor do?
Do I need a referral for genetic cancer testing?
Would my private health insurance cover genetic testing?
What information do you need to know about my family in order to do a genetic test?
Evolution of genetic testing in the last few years
What other questions can I ask during the genetic testing consultation?
Areas of expertise
- Breast cancer
- Cancer screening
- Colorectal cancer
- Genetics and inherited cancer
- Gynaecological cancer
- Ovarian cancer
Recommendations for Dr Mackay
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byDr Philip Joseph Posner, GP
❝An expert in cancer genetics. Excellent advice for women with family history of breast cancer, with clear explanations to patients.❞
byMiss Fiona MacNeill, Consultant Breast Surgeon
❝An expert colleague to call upon when patients are concerned about the effects of genetics and family history.❞
byMr Simon Marsh, Consultant Breast and General Surgeon
❝He is widely recognised as one of the best reconstructive surgeons in the field of breast reconstruction.❞
byMr Ali Noorani, Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon. Shoulder, Elbow, and Upper Limb
❝Excellent clinician. Dr James Mackay is a highly recommended Geneticist.❞
❝An expert in cancer genetics. Excellent advice for women with family history of breast cancer, with clear explanations to patients.❞
byMiss Fiona MacNeill, Consultant Breast Surgeon
❝An expert colleague to call upon when patients are concerned about the effects of genetics and family history.❞
byMr Simon Marsh, Consultant Breast and General Surgeon
❝He is widely recognised as one of the best reconstructive surgeons in the field of breast reconstruction.❞
byMr Ali Noorani, Consultant Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgeon. Shoulder, Elbow, and Upper Limb
❝Excellent clinician. Dr James Mackay is a highly recommended Geneticist.❞
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About Dr James Mackay
GMC number: 2846244
Year qualified: 1983
Place of primary qualification: University of Edinburgh
Areas of expertise
- Genetics cancer
- Inherited cancer
- Cancer screening
- Cancer care
- Breast cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Gynaecological cancer
- Ovarian cancer
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