Dr. Frances Dougherty Kendall MD
Geneticist | Clinical Biochemical Genetics
3400 Old Milton Pkwy Bldg A, Ste 200 Alpharetta GA, 30005Practice Philosophy
Traditional Medicine
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Dr. Frances Kendall practices Genetic Medicine in Alpharetta, GA. As a geneticist, Dr. Kendall 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. Kendall carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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