Dr. Douglas Wister Ligon M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
4895 East Main St Suite A Erin TN, 37061About
Dr. Douglas Ligon practices Genetic Medicine in Erin, TN. As a geneticist, Dr. Ligon 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. Ligon carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Univ of Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1968
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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