Genetics Physician Jobs

Genetics Physician Jobs

This is the study of heredity. Genetic doctors or medical professionals are those who diagnose and treat a patient that has a genetic disorder. Genetics doctors provide and perform tests and assessments to patients who wish to be tested for a genetic disease or condition. These tests may be cytogenetic, biochemical, and or DNA tests. Work setting for a medical professional range from a research lab to the medical office. Research is very important within in this specialty whether it is researching a new genetic mutation or condition to researching the types of therapies that will or will not work for a patient's condition. Extensive education and strong problem solving skills.