Dr. Kurt Hirschhorn M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
1 Gustave L Levy Pl Box 1198 New York NY, 10029Rating
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Dr. Kurt Hirschhorn practices Genetic Medicine in New York, NY. As a geneticist, Dr. Hirschhorn 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. Hirschhorn carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
Education and Training
New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny 1954
New York University School of Medicine 1954
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG
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