Genetics is the study of the chemistry of cells, tissues and organs associated with heredity. Clinical biochemical genetics involves the biochemical analysis of chromosomes as they relate to inherited tendencies. A clinical biochemical geneticist performs and interprets tests done for genetic purposes, such as diagnosing a genetic disease or disease risk. The geneticist can analyze biochemical laboratory tests to determine the diagnosis and management of genetic diseases and inherited disorders.
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. The United States has 115 practicing clinical biochemical geneticists. Broken out by state, clinical biochemical genetics doctor density in Alabama is 1, in Arizona is 2, in Arkansas is 1, in California is 28, in Colorado is 6, in Connecticut is 2, in Delaware is 1, in District of Columbia is 7, in Florida is 7, in Georgia is 1, in Illinois is 5, in Indiana is 2, in Iowa is 1, in Kansas is 1, in Louisiana is 2, in Maryland is 17, in Massachusetts is 11, in Michigan is 5, in Minnesota is 2, in Mississippi is 2, in Missouri is 5, in Nebraska is 2, in New Jersey is 7, in New York is 14, in North Carolina is 4, in Ohio is 12, in Oklahoma is 1, in Oregon is 5, in Pennsylvania is 8, in South Carolina is 1, in Tennessee is 5, in Texas is 11, in Utah is 2, in Virginia is 4, in Washington is 5, and in Wisconsin is 5.
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