Dr. James M Mcgrath MD
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
20 York St Ynhh Children's Hosp New Haven CT, 06510About
Dr. James Mcgrath practices Genetic Medicine in New Haven, CT. As a geneticist, Dr. Mcgrath 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. Mcgrath carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Temple University School of Medicine 1986
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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