Jack Goldblatt is a Medical Geneticist based in Subiaco, WA. His clinic is at 374 Bagot Rd, Subiaco, WA 6008. Jack works with families and patients who need help when genetics may be playing a part in health problems.
Genetic conditions can show up in many ways. In some cases it’s about ongoing symptoms, like breathing issues (including stridor and asthma). In other cases, it’s about rare inherited conditions that affect the body over time. Jack looks at conditions such as Gaucher disease (including Type 1), Fabry disease, and Farber lipogranulomatosis. He also supports people dealing with acrofacial and craniofacial conditions, including Crouzon syndrome and Treacher Collins syndrome, plus Goldenhar disease and related disorders.
At times, genetics is also linked with how cancers develop. Jack helps with cancer-related genetic risk, including familial colorectal cancer, Lynch syndrome, and hereditary patterns that may raise the risk of colorectal cancer. He also works with people where thyroid cancer, including papillary thyroid cancer, is part of the family story.
He understands that these topics can feel overwhelming. People often come in wanting clear answers, and they want to know what the next steps might be. Jack focuses on helping families make sense of test results and family history in a calm, practical way.
Over time, Jack’s work includes caring for a mix of childhood and adult presentations. Some referrals may involve unusual growth or joint problems, such as osteochondritis dissecans. Others may involve complex, rare diagnoses where patterns in genes can help guide care and planning for the future.
In terms of background, Jack has medical genetic training and works as a specialist in this field. He also contributes to medical publications, which helps share findings that can be useful for clinicians and patients.
Clinical trials can be an option for some genetic conditions, depending on the situation. If that’s relevant for a patient, Jack can discuss what’s on the table and point people to the right pathways for further information.