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Dr. Vijay R Hegde M.D.

Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

40 Wyman St Unit #1 Jamaica Plain MA, 02130

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Dr. Vijay Hegde practices Genetic Medicine in Jamaica Plain, MA. As a geneticist, Dr. Hegde 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. Hegde carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.

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Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM

Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG

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40 Wyman St Unit #1 -
Jamaica Plain, MA 02130
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