Andrea Edwards, MS, CGC
Certified Genetic Counselor
My specialties:
- Genetic counseling
A referral may be needed for this provider.
Professional interests:
- Cancer risk assessment
- Hereditary cancer genetic testing
Andrea Edwards, MS, CGC is a certified genetic counselor at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis, MN.
What is your practice philosophy? In my practice as a genetic counselor, I see individuals and families who are interested in gaining a better understanding their cancer risks and management options. My goal is to give patients the tools they need to feel empowered and advocate for their own health.
Hometown: Waukesha, WI
If I wasn’t a provider, I would be a: Evolutionary biologist
One of the challenges of this career that I enjoy is (and why): Genetics is a fast-paced field that allows me to be a lifelong learner.
My personal health goal is: To explore the lakes and parks in my area.
Credentials
- MS
- CGC
Board-certified specialties
- Genetic counseling
Educational institutions
- University of Cincinnati
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
Memberships
- Minnesota Genetic Counselors Association
- National Society of Genetic Counselors
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Major health plans we participate in
- Allina Health | Aetna
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota
- HealthPartners
- Medica
- PreferredOne
- SelectCare/LaborCare
- UCare
- UnitedHealthcare
Other health plans we participate in
- Medicaid/Medicare
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- First Health/Coventry
- CIGNA
- Humana
- Hennepin Health (formerly Metropolitan Health Plan)
- PrimeWest
- South Country Health Alliance
- United Behavioral Health
- Wisconsin Physician Services (WPS)