Tanmay Deshpande

Lead clinician in the Department of Medical Genetics with a sub-specialty in Inherited and Metabolic Disorders, responsible for diagnosing, interpreting, and managing genetic and metabolic conditions in neonatal, pediatric and prenatal settings.
Expert in genetic test planning—from chromosome-level assays to whole-genome sequencing—including post-test variant analysis and risk estimation for patients and families.
Provide genetic counselling across multiple specialties (Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Neonatology, Paediatrics, Dermatology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Oncology, Orthopaedics) supporting patients with inherited disorders and helping them understand recurrence risks, preventative options, and treatment pathways.
Manage inborn errors of metabolism: coordinate metabolic testing, interpret results, guide therapeutic/dietary interventions, and follow up longitudinally in paediatric populations.

Founder & Lead Clinician at The NxGen, Prabhadevi, Mumbai — a child‐health care centre dedicated to comprehensive paediatric and genetic services.
The clinic is committed to delivering a child‐friendly environment with a focus on patient and family-centred care, where both common paediatric concerns and complex genetic and metabolic disorders are managed under one roof.
Known for clear communication, detailed explanations, and a compassionate approach, The NxGen aims to build trust and empower parents/caregivers with knowledge throughout their child’s healthcare journey.

Serving as Consultant Clinical & Metabolic Geneticist with the Sujanan Program at Lilac Insights, Mumbai, where I lead metabolic genetics diagnostics, newborn screening and genetic counselling services.
Involved in the development and interpretation of advanced metabolic panels (including exome/NGS-based testing, lysosomal and peroxisomal disorders) to guide both acute and long-term management in inherited metabolic disorders.
Contribute to fetal autopsy services, helping clarify causes of fetal demise, recurrent anomalies or genetic/metabolic syndromes, with risk assessment and counseling for future pregnancies.
Collaborate in multidisciplinary teams (including metabolic dietitians, genetic counsellors) to ensure comprehensive patient-centred care—from diagnosis, through dietary and medical management, to family counselling.

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