Genetics is the study of the chemistry of cells, tissues and organs associated with heredity. A molecular geneticist performs laboratory tests of genetic material and interprets those tests regarding inherited disorders. Using test results, a geneticist can provide counseling to patients and their families, with information about their condition and the risk of a genetic disorder in the family. This can help patients make informed decisions.
Doctor density varies by specialty and location. The United States has 86 practicing clinical molecular geneticists. Broken out by state, clinical molecular genetics doctor density in Alabama is 2, in California is 24, in Colorado is 2, in Connecticut is 3, in Delaware is 3, in District of Columbia is 2, in Florida is 5, in Georgia is 2, in Illinois is 5, in Maryland is 6, in Massachusetts is 10, in Michigan is 5, in Minnesota is 8, in Mississippi is 1, in Missouri is 1, in Montana is 1, in Nevada is 1, in New Jersey is 1, in New York is 15, in North Carolina is 2, in Ohio is 8, in Oklahoma is 1, in Oregon is 3, in Pennsylvania is 5, in Tennessee is 3, in Texas is 12, in Utah is 1, in Vermont is 1, in Virginia is 2, in Washington is 10, and in Wisconsin is 6.
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