Springfield, Massachusetts is home to 3 practicing clinical geneticists who have offices in 1 county and 2 zip codes, including zip codes 01199 and 01107.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Springfield has a population of 151,732, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 clinical geneticist for every 50,577 residents.

Massachusetts became the sixth state in the union in 1788, and is steeped in history. Boston, the capital city, is home to Harvard University, the John F. Kennedy Museum and Library, the Paul Revere House, and many other historical sites. Massachusetts is home to the New England Pirate Museum in Salem, the Minute Man National Historical Park, and the Sleepy Hollow Cemetery, both in Concord. Four past presidents were born in Massachusetts; John Adams, John Quincy Adams, John F. Kennedy and George H. W. Bush. Other famous Massachusetts people include actors Leonard Nimoy and Bette Davis, composer and conductor Leonard Bernstein, and historical figures Susan B. Anthony, Edgar Allan Poe, Paul Revere, and Benjamin Franklin.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Massachusetts has a population of 6,398,743. Of this population, 1,419,389 are under the age of 18 and 848,924 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.