Maryland (MD) Clinical Biochemical Genetics Doctors and Physicians
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Clinical Biochemical Genetics Information
Description
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.
Location Density Information
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. Maryland has
17 practicing
clinical biochemical geneticists. Broken out by city, clinical biochemical genetics doctor density
in Baltimore is 11,
in Bethesda is 4,
in Columbia is 1,
in Laurel is 1,
in Owings Mills is 1,
and in Rockville is 1.
Maryland Information
Maryland was one of the thirteen original colonies, and achieved statehood in 1788.
Maryland’s population is 5,600,388; Annapolis is its capital and home to the U.S. Naval Academy. Baltimore is the largest city, and is home to world-acclaimed Johns-Hopkins University and Hospital. There are myriad activities available for residents or visitors, including arts and theater, sports, museums, hiking, biking and walking trails,
Famous people from Maryland include musician Frank Zappa, baseball great Babe Ruth, and Francis Scott Key, who wrote the “The Star-Spangled Banner.”
According to 2005 Census estimates, Maryland has a population of 5,600,388.
Of this population, 1,360,481 are under the age of 18
and 641,040 are at or above the age of 65.
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