
Anna Hurst
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
Kaul 210C 1720 2nd Ave South Birmingham Alabama, 35294-0024About
Dr. Anna Hurst practices Genetic Medicine in Birmingham, Alabama. As a geneticist, Dr. Hurst 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. Hurst carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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Do I have to go to a geneticist for genetic testing?
Geneticists or also professionals called Genetic Counselors can also be of help! These Masters-trained counselors can discuss your personal and family history, identify the best candidates for testing (which may often be a relative first), discuss the types of genes which should be tested, and identify cost-effective laboratories who can work with your insurance plan to minimize out-of-pocket costs. Find a counselor near you by going to www.nsgc.org READ MORE
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