Find a Clinical Biochemical Geneticist in Birmingham, Alabama (AL)
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Local Clinical Biochemical Geneticists
Dr. Susan L. Rutledge, MD
- 1600 7th Avenue South Suite 516
- Birmingham,
- Alabama
- 35233
Specialties
- Clinical Biochemical Genetics
- Clinical Genetics
- Pediatric Neurology
- Pediatrics
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Birmingham Information
Birmingham, Alabama is home to 1 practicing clinical biochemical geneticist who has an office in the zip code 35294. 35233.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Birmingham has a population of 231,483, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 clinical biochemical geneticist for every 231,483 residents.
Alabama Information
Montgomery is the capital city of this southern state, though Birmingham is its largest city. Population in 2005 was 4,557,808. Alabama is the birthplace of historical figures Hank Aaron, Helen Keller, and George Washington Carver. Take an airboat tour on the Mobile river delta, see the Alabama Civil Rights museum in Mantua, or tour the Jazz Hall of Fame in Birmingham. Visit the Shakespeare Festival Theater Complex in Montgomery, or play a round of golf at one of Alabama’s many acclaimed courses. From the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in the state’s north to the Gulf coast beaches in the south, Alabama’s scenery includes a varied and diverse landscape.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Alabama has a population of 4,557,808. Of this population, 1,074,627 are under the age of 18 and 600,258 are at or above the age of 65.
Clinical Biochemical Genetics Information
Description
Genetics is the study of the chemistry of cells, tissues and organs associated with heredity. Clinical biochemical genetics involves the biochemical analysis of chromosomes as they relate to inherited tendencies. A clinical biochemical geneticist performs and interprets tests done for genetic purposes, such as diagnosing a genetic disease or disease risk. The geneticist can analyze biochemical laboratory tests to determine the diagnosis and management of genetic diseases and inherited disorders.
