Clinical and Metabolic Genetics | Pediatrics Dr. Monette Faner-Canseco is a pediatrician and a clinical and metabolic geneticist. She specializes in diagnosing, managing and treating patients with genetic conditions. There are various reasons for consultation with a geneticist such as birth defects, developmental delay, positive newborn screening result, prenatal concerns, pretest or posttest genetic counseling, or having a known/suspected genetic condition in the family.