
Dr. Robert L. Brent MD
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
A. I. Dupont Hospital For Children 1600 Rockland Road Wilmington DE, 19803About
Dr. Robert Brent practices Genetic Medicine in Wilmington, DE. As a geneticist, Dr. Brent 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. Brent carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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- Dr. Ellen M Arch MDA. I. Dupont Hospital For Children Wilmington DE 19803
- Dr. Bruce M Boman MD4701 OGLETOWN STANTON RD STE 2200 NEWARK DE 19713
- Dr. Charles I. Scott MDA.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN WILMINGTON DE 19803
- Dr. Michael B. Bober MDA.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN WILMINGTON DE 19803
- Dr. Karen W. Gripp MDA.I. DUPONT HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN WILMINGTON DE 19803
- Dr. Nina Powell-hamilton M.D.1600 Rockland Rd Wilmington DE 19803
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