Dr. med. Usha Peters
Dr. med. Usha Peters specializes in genetics, including oncogenetics. In 1992, Dr. med. Peters graduated from the Marburg Medical University, and in 1995, she defended her doctoral dissertation there. From 1994 to 1997, she worked in the field of human genetics at the University Clinic of Giessen, and then, from 1997 to 2000, in a private laboratory in Hamburg. She underwent training in psychiatry and psychotherapy at the University Clinic of Lübeck from 2000 to 2001. Since 2002, she has been a partner at the genetic laboratory Humangenetik & Genetische Labore in Hamburg, specializing in human genetics. With extensive experience in the field of genetics, Dr. med. Peters plays a key role in assisting patients facing breast cancer: - Conducts genetic testing to identify genetic mutations that may increase the risk of breast cancer, enabling patients to make more informed decisions about prevention and treatment. - Assists oncologists in developing personalized treatment plans, taking into account the patient's individual risks. - Regularly monitors patients with high genetic risk, helping to detect cancer at early stages or prevent its development. - Provides psychological support and counseling to patients and their families, helping them better understand genetic risk factors and make decisions about their next steps. Dr. med. Peters' work as a genetic physician plays an important role in assisting breast cancer patients, providing an individualized and comprehensive approach to diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of the disease.