Dr. Eugene Pergament M.D.
Geneticist | Molecular Genetic Pathology
680 N Lake Shore Dr Suite 1230 Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Eugene Pergament practices Genetic Medicine in Chicago, IL. As a geneticist, Dr. Pergament 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. Pergament carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1970
U Of Chgo Div Of Bio Sci Pritzker Sch Of Med 1970
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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Awards
- 2012 Chicago Super Doctors
Treatments
- Genetic Counseling, Prenatal Diagnosis, Reproductive Genetics
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