Why Is DNA Testing Done? Expert Insights from Dr. Veronica Arora
DNA testing (genetic testing) has transformed modern medicine. It analyzes your DNA, chromosomes, or genes to
Aug 20, 2026 read more CLINICAL & GENETIC CARE
Dr Veronica Arora
MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)
DNB (Clinical Genetics) Gold Medalist
ECMGG-European College of Medical Genetics
Master's in Neurometabolism University of Barcelona, Spain
yrs
Clinical Practice
70+
Publications
About
Dr. Veronica
Dr. Veronica is a Delhi-born physician and clinical geneticist whose journey into genetics grew from a desire to find answers to questions that conventional medicine could not always address, and from recognising the profound need for greater awareness and access to genetic care. An alumna of DPS RK Puram, she pursued her MBBS followed by postgraduate training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology before specialising in Clinical Genetics. She has since built a career at the intersection of compassionate patient care, academic medicine, research and advocacy. With over 70 publications—including original research, guidelines, case reports and letters to editors—she has contributed extensively to the evolving field of genetics. She has delivered more than 200 lectures and conducted over 200 webinars nationally and internationally, helping bring genetics closer to clinicians, patients and families.
Her academic and research interests span a wide range of genetic disorders, with particular involvement in translational and clinically relevant research. She serves as Co-Principal Investigator on several research projects, including work in familial hypercholesterolaemia, mitochondrial disorders and other areas of clinical genetics.
MD — Genetics & Genomics Fellowship, Clinical Genetics Member, ACMG Neurometabolism & Cell Biology, Univ. of Barcelona Services
10 Common Areas of Clinical Genetics
Each service below is staffed for both direct patient consultation and physician referral, with testing coordinated in-house.
Adult Clinical Genetics
Hereditary disorders, cardiogenetics, and adult-onset neurological conditions.
Common: Familial Hypercholesterolemia
Pediatric Genetics
Developmental delay, congenital anomalies, and dysmorphology evaluation.
Common: Noonan Syndrome
Prenatal Genetics
Preconception counselling, carrier screening, and fetal anomaly workups.
Common: Trisomy 21
Cancer Genetics
Hereditary cancer risk assessment and cascade testing for families.
Common: BRCA1/2
Neurogenetics
Epilepsy genetics, ataxias, and neuromuscular disease.
Common: Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Rare Diseases
Undiagnosed and ultra-rare syndromes, chromosomal and mitochondrial disease.
Common: Prader–Willi Syndrome
Metabolic Genetics
Inborn errors of metabolism and lysosomal storage disorders.
Common: Phenylketonuria (PKU)
Cardiogenetics
Inherited cardiomyopathies, arrhythmias, and aortopathies.
Common: Long QT Syndrome
Skeletal Genetics
Skeletal dysplasias, bone fragility, and craniofacial disorders.
Common: Osteogenesis Imperfecta
Reproductive Genetics
Carrier screening, infertility genetics, and PGT coordination.
Common: CF Carrier Screening
Awards & Recognition
Celebrating milestones, achievements and moments of recognition
Guest Feature — The Nachiket Bhatia Show
In Tribute
Public Lecture — The Language of Genetics
Grande International Hospital
Recognition Ceremony
Community Health Outreach
Recognition Ceremony
Guest Feature — The Nachiket Bhatia Show
Convocation — Gold Medal, NBEMS
Strand — Comprehensive Testing Launch
Healthy India — TV Panel, India 24x7 News
India 24x7 News — Studio
MaatriSeq Launch — Strand Precision Medicine
MSNC:OHFW 2025 — Annual Accolades for Women Doctors
Publications & Research
Selected work
2022
Fragile X Syndrome Due to a Frameshift Deletion: A Rare Mechanism
Arora V, Takkar A, Mehta A, Malleda N, Kumar P — Indian J Pediatr
2020
Biallelic Pathogenic GFRA1 Variants Cause Autosomal Recessive Bilateral Renal Agenesis
Arora V, et al. — J Am Soc Nephrol
2020
Eyes See What the Mind Knows: Pattern Recognition in Peroxisomal Disorders
Arora V, Bijarnia-Mahay S, Dubey S, Saxena R — Mol Syndromol
2020
ANO5-associated Gnathodiaphyseal Dysplasia with Calvarial Doughnut Lesions
Sandal S, Arora V, Verma IC — Congenit Anom (Kyoto)
2020
Biallelic Pathogenic GFRA1 Variants Cause Autosomal Recessive Bilateral Renal Agenesis
Arora V, et al. — J Am Soc Nephrol
2020
Eyes See What the Mind Knows: Pattern Recognition in Peroxisomal Disorders
Arora V, Bijarnia-Mahay S, Dubey S, Saxena R — Mol Syndromol
2020
ANO5-associated Gnathodiaphyseal Dysplasia with Calvarial Doughnut Lesions
Sandal S, Arora V, Verma IC — Congenit Anom (Kyoto)
Approach
Role of a Clinical Geneticist
Understanding the patient, identifying the genetic cause, and guiding care for the patient and family.
Listen & Understand
We start by listening to your story — your health, family history and concerns. Together, these can reveal patterns that may point towards a genetic condition.
Investigate & Diagnose
We look at the complete picture, from clinical findings and family history to previous reports. If genetic testing is needed, we help choose the test that is right for you.
Explain & Counsel
Genetic results can be difficult to understand. We explain what your results mean in clear, simple language — and what they may mean for you and your family.
Guide & Stay With You
A diagnosis is not the end of the journey. We help you understand what comes next, from treatment and monitoring to reproductive choices and testing for other family members.
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