David James Aughton, M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
3535 W 13 Mile Rd Suite 707 Royal Oak MI, 48073About
Dr. David Aughton practices Genetic Medicine in Royal Oak, MI. As a geneticist, Dr. Aughton 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. Aughton carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Michigan State University College Of Human Medicine 1983
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
Provider Details
Treatments
- Learning Disabilities
- Birth Defects
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