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Dr. Osvaldo A. Schirripa M.D.
Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
143 SW SHEVLIN HIXON DR BEND OR, 97702About
Dr. Osvaldo Schirripa practices Genetic Medicine in BEND, OR. As a geneticist, Dr. Schirripa 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. Schirripa carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.
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St. George's University School of Medicine 1985
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