George Mcgillivray is a clinical geneticist based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. He works with families who are trying to understand a medical condition that can run in families, or a change that shows up soon after birth.
Genetics can feel overwhelming, especially when you are dealing with a new diagnosis. George focuses on clear answers, step by step. In many cases, he helps explain what the test results mean and what they could mean for day to day health, development, and future planning.
People may come to George with concerns linked to birth differences and growth changes, or with conditions involving the brain and nervous system. This can include things like craniosynostosis, syndactyly, and other congenital limb or face differences. At times, families also seek support when there are questions around epilepsy, abnormal brain development, or issues seen with early development and development milestones.
He also looks after families affected by genetic conditions that affect the whole body, including chromosome changes such as Trisomy 13 and Trisomy 18, and other genetic differences like mosaicism. Some referrals are for inherited metabolic or hormone-related problems, while others are for more complex patterns where several body systems are involved.
George understands that genetics is not just about the diagnosis. It is also about support and next steps. He helps families gather the right information, talk through results, and understand what follow-up may be needed with other health professionals.