Dr. Elizabeth Lim-melia M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
503 Grasslands Rd Suite 200 Valhalla NY, 10595About
Dr. Elizabeth Lim-melia practices Genetic Medicine in Valhalla, NY. As a geneticist, Dr. Lim-melia 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. Lim-melia carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Rutgers 1996
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Malnutrition
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