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Alison La Pean Kirschner, MS, CGC

Genetic Counselor

Location

  • Heart and Vascular Center - Center for Advanced Care - Froedtert Hospital
  • 8900 West Doyne Ave.
  • Milwaukee, WI 53226

Specialties

  • Genetic Counselor

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Overview

Diseases and Conditions

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

Treatments and Services

  • Genetic Testing
  • Genetic Counselor

Patients Ages Seen

  • Adult
  • Senior

Languages

  • English

Board Certifications

  • Genetic Counseling

Clinic Locations

Biography

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.

Education and Training

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