Dr. Seymour Packman M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Biochemical Genetics
533 Parnassus Ave San Francisco CA, 94143About
Dr. Seymour Packman practices Genetic Medicine in San Francisco, CA. As a geneticist, Dr. Packman 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. Packman carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Washington Univ Sch Of Med- St Louis Mo 1968
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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Fellowships
- Yale University Medical Center, Medical Genetics 1977
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