Dr. Rick A Martin MD
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
1 Childrens Pl Saint Louis MO, 63110About
Dr. Rick Martin practices Genetic Medicine in Saint Louis, MO. As a geneticist, Dr. Martin 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. Martin carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Univ of Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1987
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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