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Dr. Joan Fay Atkin MD

Geneticist | Clinical Genetics (M.D.)

4/5(2)
555 S 18th St Columbus OH, 43205
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4/5

About

Dr. Joan Atkin practices Genetic Medicine in Columbus, OH. As a geneticist, Dr. Atkin 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. Atkin carries out studies, tests, and counsels patients with genetic diseases.

Education and Training

Univ of Hi John A Burns Sch of Med, Honolulu Hi 1978

Board Certification

Medical GeneticsAmerican Board of Medical GeneticsABMG

PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Joan Fay Atkin MD's Practice location

Practice At 555 S 18th St

555 S 18th St -
Columbus, OH 43205
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New patients: 513-636-3149

700 CHILDREN'S DRIVE -
COLUMBUS, OH 43205
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New patients: 614-722-3545, 614-722-2000
Fax: 614-722-3546

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Dr. Joan Fay Atkin MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 2 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Geneticist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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