Dr. Nancy A. Shinno MD
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
4760 W Sunset Blvd Los Angeles CA, 90027About
Dr. Nancy Shinno practices Genetic Medicine in Los Angeles, CA. As a geneticist, Dr. Shinno 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. Shinno carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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