Directory of top Genetic Counselors in Santa Barbara, California, USA
Taxonomy Code 170300000X
The directory of Genetic Counselors in Santa Barbara, California was last updated 6/30/2024
Bonnie J Dattel316 W JUNIPERO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA Telephone Number: (805)-898-0258 Obstetrician & Gynecologist (Maternal & Fetal Medicine) |
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Date NPI Record created: 2/10/2006 |
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Alex SofficI316 W JUNIPERO ST, SANTA BARBARA, CA Telephone Number: (805)-898-0258 Obstetrician & Gynecologist (Maternal & Fetal Medicine) |
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Date NPI Record created: 5/20/2006 |
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Elizabeth Patberg427 W PUEBLO ST STE A, SANTA BARBARA, CA Telephone Number: (805)-898-0258 Obstetrician & Gynecologist (Maternal & Fetal Medicine) |
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Date NPI Record created: 4/16/2014 |
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Genetic Counselors
Taxonomy Code 170300000X
Classification: Genetic Counselor, MS
Description
A masters trained health care provider who collects and interprets genetic family histories; assesses the risk of disease occurrence or recurrence; identifies interventions to manage or ameliorate disease risk; educates about inheritance, testing, management, prevention, ethical issues, resources, and research; and counsels to promote informed choices and adaptation. Certification was established in 1993 by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and prior to that by the American Board of Medical Genetics. Requirements for experience, licensure, and job responsibilities vary among the states.
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Source: National Society of Genetic Counselors [7/1/2005: new]
