Dennis Johnson MD, PHD
Geneticist | Clinical Molecular Genetics
100 Mario Capecchi Dr Dept. Of Pathology Salt Lake City UT, 84113About
Dr. Dennis Johnson practices Genetic Medicine in Salt Lake City, UT. As a geneticist, Dr. Johnson performs experiments and analyzes data to interpret the inheritance of different traits in patients. A geneticist evaluates, diagnoses, and manages patients? with hereditary conditions or congenital malformations, genetic risk calculations, and mutation analysis. Dr. Johnson carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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