Referrals

Partnering with healthcare professionals to bring expert genetics and genomics care closer to home.

Hoʻoilina Genomics Institute partners with physicians, advanced practice providers, and healthcare teams throughout Hawaiʻi to provide timely, evidence-based genetics consultation, and long-term support for patients and families.

Submit a Referral

Secure online referral preferred.

Fax referrals and supporting records:

Secure eFax: (808) 123-4567

*Most referrals are reviewed within two business days.

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Why Refer to HGI?

Genetics has become an essential part of modern medical care. HGI exists to make genetics expertise accessible, collaborative, and practical for clinicians across Hawaiʻi.

Timely Access

Helping reduce delays to genetics evaluation.

Collaborative Care

Working alongside—not replacing—the referring clinician.

Board-Certified Expertise

Evidence-based consultation across the lifespan.

Statewide Access

Telehealth and community partnerships serving every island.

When to Refer

Prenatal

  • Abnormal ultrasound

  • Positive NIPT

  • Carrier screening questions

  • Family history

  • Pregnancy loss

Pediatrics

  • Developmental delay

  • Autism

  • Congenital anomalies

  • Dysmorphic features

  • Rare disease

Adults

  • Suspected inherited disorders

  • Family history

  • Connective tissue disorders

  • Cardiovascular genetics

  • Neurologic disease

Cancer

  • Early-onset cancer

  • Multiple primary cancers

  • Strong family history

  • Known familial disease-causing variant

What to Include

✔ Referral reason

✔ Relevant medical records

✔ Family history (if available)

✔ Prior genetic testing

✔ Imaging/labs

✔ Insurance information*

Don't worry if everything isn't available. We're happy to help determine what's needed.

After the Consultation

HGI communicates consultation findings, recommendations, and genetic test results with the referring clinician to support coordinated patient care.

  • Consultation note

  • Recommendations

  • Testing summary

  • Follow-up plan

  • Ongoing collaboration

FAQs

  • Every referral is personally reviewed by our clinical team. We strive to review referrals promptly and will contact patients regarding next steps after the referral and supporting records have been evaluated.

  • No. In most situations, genetic testing should not be ordered before a genetics consultation. We will review the patient's history, determine whether testing is appropriate, recommend the most informative test when indicated, and help interpret the results in the context of the patient's medical and family history.

  • Yes. Patients are welcome to contact HGI directly. While some insurance plans may require a referral from a healthcare provider, many patients choose to begin with a self-referral. Our team will review each inquiry and help determine the most appropriate next steps.

  • Yes. Referring healthcare providers receive a comprehensive consultation note summarizing our assessment, recommendations, and any genetic testing that is ordered. When testing is completed, you will receive a copy of the results and a results letter explaining the findings. We believe genetics works best as a collaborative partnership with the patient's healthcare team.

  • Yes. Genetics often extends beyond a single consultation. Depending on the condition and the patient's needs, HGI can provide ongoing follow-up, result interpretation as new information becomes available, care coordination, and support for patients and their families over time.

Let's Care for Hawaiʻi Together.

Strong partnerships improve patient care. We look forward to working alongside clinicians and healthcare teams throughout Hawaiʻi.

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