Prof Michael Gabbett is a Clinical Geneticist based in Newstead, QLD. He works at Prescribe Specialist Group, 19 Longland Street, Newstead QLD 4006. If you’ve been given genetic test results, or you’re trying to work out what a family history might mean, this is the kind of support a genetic clinic can offer.
Genetics can feel confusing at first. It’s not just about one test or one scan. It’s about tying together your health story, your family history, and the results of genetic testing (when it’s needed). Michael’s role is to help people understand what the information could mean for them and for their family.
In many cases, genetic counselling is about making things clearer and more manageable. That can include talking through possible genetic conditions, explaining how risk assessment works, and helping you think about next steps. It also helps people ask the right questions, especially when there’s a pattern in the family.
Genetic testing is sometimes part of the process. This can be used to look for genetic changes that may explain certain health issues or inherited conditions. At other times, the best first step is a careful family history evaluation, so the plan fits your situation. Michael focuses on risk assessment for genetic conditions, using the information available to guide discussions in a calm, practical way.
People may come in for different reasons. Some want answers after a diagnosis. Others have concerns because of what they’ve seen across generations. And sometimes the goal is to understand whether there could be an inherited risk, even if symptoms haven’t shown up in everyone.
Over time, this kind of care can help families feel more grounded. It can also support choices about health checks and follow-up. If genetic results raise questions, that’s okay. Genetic counselling is there to help you make sense of it, step by step, without rushing you.
Prof Michael Gabbett looks after patients who need clear genetic counselling, genetic testing, family history evaluation, and risk assessment for genetic conditions. For appointments at Prescribe Specialist Group in Newstead, the address is 19 Longland Street, Newstead QLD 4006.