Dr. John C. Baker MD
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
280 W Macarthur Blvd Oakland CA, 94611About
Dr. John Baker practices Genetic Medicine in Oakland, CA. As a geneticist, Dr. Baker 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. Baker carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Wv Univ Sch of Med, Morgantown Wv 1981
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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