Dr. Barbara Kay Burton MD
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
2300 Childrens Plaza Chicago IL, 60614About
Dr. Barbara Burton practices Genetic Medicine in Chicago, IL. As a geneticist, Dr. Burton 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. Burton carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Northwestern Uniiversity 1973
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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