San Francisco, California is home to 21 practicing clinical geneticists who have offices in 2 counties and 6 zip codes, including zip codes 94143, 94115, 94118, 94117, 94109, and 94121.

According to 2005 Census estimates, San Francisco has a population of 739,426, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 clinical geneticist for every 35,210 residents.

California’s population is 36,142,137, and it is America’s third largest and most populous state. It also claims the highest and lowest altitudes in the lower 48 states. The lowest point in the country, Death Valley, is also home to the nation’s highest recorded temperature, 134 degrees. Tourists flock to this state for its many outdoor activities and attractions, including Universal Studios, Disneyland, Rodeo Drive shopping, the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, wine country tours, and California’s numerous beaches and parks. Los Angeles is the nation’s second largest city, but California’s capital is Sacramento. The giant sequoias in California’s forests are among the oldest living things in the world, and a redwood in the Redwood National Park is said to be the world’s tallest tree, at 365 feet. California achieved statehood in 1850, and was named the Golden State after the beginning of the Gold Rush in 1848.

According to 2005 Census estimates, California has a population of 36,132,147. Of this population, 9,308,563 are under the age of 18 and 3,827,038 are at or above the age of 65.

Description

Genetics is the study of the chemistry of cells, tissues and organs associated with heredity. A clinical geneticist performs tests to diagnose and manage genetic disorders, and offers counseling services. A clinical genetic study involves tests of genetic material to determine possible genetic disorders in future generations.