NUCC taxonomy code
Medical Biochemical Genetics
207SG0207X
IndividualAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Medical Genetics
- Specialization
- Medical Biochemical Genetics
Definition
A medical biochemical geneticist specializes in the diagnosis, evaluation, prevention, and treatment of patients with biochemical genetic disorders, defined as inborn errors of metabolism at any age of onset. Training does not include those skills and knowledge necessary to direct a clinical laboratory.
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