Dr. Tom W Chu M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
1025 Cascade Dr Sunnyvale CA, 94087About
Dr. Tom Chu practices Genetic Medicine in Sunnyvale, CA. As a geneticist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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