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Dr. Maria Descartes MD

Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

619 19th Street South Birmingham AL, 35233

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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

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Fellowships

  • Baylor College of Medicine    1988

Dr. Maria Descartes MD's Practice location

Practice At 619 19th Street South

619 19th Street South -
Birmingham, AL 35233
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