Dr. David Harrison Tegay D.O.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
Nyit- Northern Boulevard New York College Of Old Westbury NY, 11568About
Dr. David Tegay practices Genetic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY. As a geneticist, Dr. Tegay 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. Tegay carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
New York College of Osteopathic Medicine / New York Institute of Technology 1997
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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