Seymour Packman, MD

Clinical Geneticist (M.D.)

Dr. Seymour Packman is a Clinical Geneticist (M.D.) in San Francisco, CA with special training and skill in identifying inherited and acquired genetic conditions. As a Clinical Geneticist (M.D.), Seymour Packman, MD performs DNA analysis on patients of all ages. Clinical Genetics (M.D.) is the study and treatment of genetic disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical Geneticists (M.D.) include cleft lip and palate, sickle-cell disease, Down Syndrome, muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer's disease, and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Geneticists (M.D.) include acquiring blood and skin samples.

A clinical geneticist demonstrates competence in providing comprehensive diagnostic, management and counseling services for genetic disorders.

Clinical Biochemical Geneticist

A clinical biochemical geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting biochemical analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases and is a consultant regarding laboratory diagnosis of a broad range of inherited disorders.