Dr. Prasit Phowthongkum M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
221 S 12th St 805 N Philadelphia PA, 19107About
Dr. Prasit Phowthongkum practices Genetic Medicine in Philadelphia, PA. As a geneticist, Dr. Phowthongkum 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. Phowthongkum carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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