Dr. David R. Witt MD
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
260 International Cir San Jose CA, 95119About
Dr. David Witt practices Genetic Medicine in San Jose, CA. As a geneticist, Dr. Witt 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. Witt carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1979
Tufts University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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