Overview
Amanda Chan is an ABGC board-certified genetic counselor in the department of Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Her clinical focus includes adult-onset hereditary neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, frontotemporal dementia, and Parkinson’s disease. In her research work, Amanda counsels study participants with a personal and/or family history of Alzheimer’s disease for family-based research studies.
Amanda graduated from Swarthmore College with a BA in Biology and Environmental Studies and completed her genetic counseling masters training at Columbia University. Amanda is also involved with Columbia University’s Genetic Counseling Program and works as a fieldwork supervisor and research committee member.
Areas of Expertise / Conditions Treated
- Aging
- Alzheimer's Disease
- Dementia
- Frontotemporal Dementia
- Neurogenetics
- Parkinson's Disease
Academic Appointments
- Lecturer in Genetic Counseling (in Neurology and in the Taub Institute) at the Columbia University Medical Center
Gender
- Female
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Location(s)
Insurance Accepted
Quality Health Management
- Quality Health Management
World Trade Center Health Plan
- World Trade Center Health Plan
Credentials & Experience
Education & Training
- MS, Genetic Counseling Program, Columbia University, Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons