Dr. Maria Descartes MD
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
619 19th Street South Birmingham AL, 35233About
Dr. Maria Descartes practices Genetic Medicine in Birmingham, AL. As a geneticist, Dr. Descartes 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. Descartes carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Board Certification
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG- 1996
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP- 1999
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Fellowships
- Baylor College of Medicine 1988
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