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Dr. Kurt Hirschhorn M.D., Geneticist
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Dr. Kurt Hirschhorn M.D.

Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

5/5(1)
1 Gustave L Levy Pl Box 1198 New York NY, 10029
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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

Provider Details

Male French

Dr. Kurt Hirschhorn M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1 Gustave L Levy Pl Box 1198

1 Gustave L Levy Pl Box 1198 -
New York, NY 10029
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New patients: 212-241-9464, 212-241-4305
Fax: 212-426-4371

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