Dr. Pankaj Thakur M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
300 Halket St Department Of Ob/Gyn Pittsburgh PA, 15213About
Dr. Pankaj Thakur practices Genetic Medicine in Pittsburgh, PA. As a geneticist, Dr. Thakur 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. Thakur carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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