Hind Al Saif, MD, Geneticist
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Hind Al Saif, MD

Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

1000 E Broad St Richmond VA, 23219
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Dr. Hind Al Saif practices Genetic Medicine in Richmond, VA. As a geneticist, Dr. Al Saif 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. Al Saif carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.

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Hind Al Saif, MD's Expert Contributions
  • Can genetic diseases be cured in the future?

    There are many clinical trials for gene therapies for so many genetic conterons and we expect these to increase in the future. So the answer is yes! READ MORE

  • Can autism be prevented?

    Unfortunately, until now, there is no specific cure or way to prevent autism since many causes are genetic. READ MORE

  • Is diabetes genetic or not?

    The typical diabetes types (1 and 2) are multi factorial, meaning, there is a combination of genetic and environmental factors and there is no specific gene known to cause them. However, there are more rare types of diabetes that are due to mutation in a single gene and they follow known inheritance as autosomal dominant or recessive. READ MORE

Hind Al Saif, MD's Practice location

Children\'s Hospital of Richmond

1000 E Broad St -
Richmond, VA 23219
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