
Dr. Sara M Copeland MD
Geneticist | Clinical Biochemical Genetics
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Sara Copeland practices Genetic Medicine in Iowa City, IA. As a geneticist, Dr. Copeland 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. Copeland carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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