Mr. Steve Sommer MD
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
1500 E Duarte Rd Duarte CA, 91010About
Dr. Steve Sommer practices Genetic Medicine in Duarte, CA. As a geneticist, Dr. Sommer 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. Sommer carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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