Genetic Testing for Depression (GeneSight®) in Richmond–North Chesterfield
Find the right medication faster, with fewer side effects
If antidepressants have missed the mark or caused side effects, pharmacogenetic testing helps our clinicians match treatment to your biology.
Foundation Medical Group uses GeneSight ® to reveal how you metabolize and respond to common psychiatric medications—reducing trial-and-error and guiding safer care.
Insurance-friendly. We verify benefits up front.
How genetic testing helps
Personalize depression treatment with insights that guide safer, faster medication decisions.
- Personalized insights: A simple cheek swab. Results organize medications into color-coded categories that inform prescribing.
- Focus on safety and tolerability: Highlights potential gene-drug interactions so we avoid medications likely to cause problems.
- Faster decision-making: Helps narrow options when you have partial relief, complex history, or medication sensitivity.
- Your time is precious: Some people waste months or years treating depression with medications that are unlikely to be fully effective due to their genetic makeup.
Genetic testing does not diagnose conditions or pick a "perfect drug." It gives your clinician an additional data layer to design a safer, smarter treatment plan.
Why choose Foundation Medical Group
Physician-led neuropsychiatry with integrated precision tools for treatment-resistant depression.
GeneSight® integrated with care
Pharmacogenetic testing is woven into medication management, not treated as a stand-alone lab.
NeuroStar® TMS therapy
Non-drug, in-office treatment for major depressive disorder. Explore more about TMS in Richmond.
Spravato® program
FDA-approved esketamine for treatment-resistant depression, delivered in our REMS-certified setting. Learn about our Spravato services.
Quantitative EEG brain mapping
Objective data to inform targeting and track progress. Discover our qEEG brain mapping.
Coordinated depression services
Your plan addresses medication, neuromodulation, and psychotherapy supports under one roof. See our broader depression services.
Continuity you can trust
The same physician team monitors results, adjusts your regimen, and coordinates with referring providers.
What to expect
Clear steps from consultation through actionable next moves.
Consult & eligibility
We review your history, medications, and whether pharmacogenetic testing will meaningfully inform care.
Cheek swab in-office
Painless sample collection takes minutes during a visit.
Results review
Your clinician explains the GeneSight® report, including medication groupings and gene-drug considerations.
Actionable plan
We adjust or initiate medications with clear rationale, then monitor outcomes and side effects.
Is genetic testing right for you?
You may be an excellent candidate if you have experienced:
- Limited benefit from two or more medications
- Troublesome side effects or medication sensitivity
- Complex medication history or drug-drug interaction concerns
- A desire for a data-guided, personalized approach
Insurance and cost
Most plans cover GeneSight® when testing is clinically indicated.
Many plans cover GeneSight® pharmacogenetic testing in appropriate scenarios. Our team verifies benefits, secures authorizations, and communicates any out-of-pocket responsibilities before we proceed.
If costs apply, we review manufacturer financial assistance programs and alternative pathways so you can make an informed decision.
Advanced depression care under one roof
- Precision medication management informed by GeneSight®
- NeuroStar® TMS — non-invasive brain stimulation without systemic drug effects
- Spravato® esketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression
- Quantitative EEG brain mapping to complement symptoms and scales
- Talk therapy services that complement and enhance medical treatment
Explore what FMG has to offer
Advanced depression care under one roof
- Genetic testing — precision medication management informed by GeneSight®
- NeuroStar® TMS — non-invasive brain stimulation
- Spravato® esketamine therapy for treatment-resistant depression
- Quantitative EEG brain mapping
- Talk therapy services that complement medical treatment
Our Location
We serve the entire state of Virginia—including Richmond, Midlothian, Fairfax County, and Virginia Beach—through our telemedicine program.
Current clinic:
Suite 203, 11600 Busy Street
Richmond, VA 23236
Ready for precision-guided depression care?
Serving Central Virginia — Richmond, North Chesterfield, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Bon Air, Glen Allen, Powhatan.
Ready for precision-guided depression care?
Serving Central Virginia — Richmond, North Chesterfield, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Bon Air, Glen Allen, Powhatan.