Darrel J. Waggoner, MDProfessor of Human Genetics and PediatricsMedical Director, Human GeneticsDr. Darrel J. Waggoner specializes in the treatment of metabolic and genetic disorders in children and adults. He sees patients in the Medical Genetics, Craniofacial, and Neurogenetics Clinics, and provides genetics consultation services for patients within the University of Chicago Medicine. Dr. Waggoner's research includes genotype/phenotype studies in patients diagnosed with 9p deletion (9p-) syndrome, exploring greater understanding of the genetic basis of medical problems associated with this condition. He is involved in the family support group for 9p-. His interests also include studying the referral patterns for clinical genetic testing in specific diseases, and determining factors that can help primary care doctors learn to improve the use of these tests. As director of the clinical and laboratory genetics training program at the University of Chicago, and the medical genetics course in the Pritzker School of Medicine, Dr. Waggoner is involved in curriculum development and teaching for medical students and residents. Practice LocationsThe University of Chicago Medicine
The University of Chicago Medicine Year Started Practice2000 Board CertificationsMedical Genetics
Medical SchoolWashington University School of Medicine, St. Louis Internship & ResidencyThe University of Chicago Medicine FellowshipWashington University School of Medicine, St. Louis MembershipsAmerican College of Medical Genetics
Language SpokenEnglish dwaggone@genetics.uchicago.edu Office Phone(773) 834-9110 Office Fax(773) 834-0556 Office Postal AddressDarrel J. Waggoner, MD
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Selected PublicationsView a partial list of Dr. Waggoner's publications through the National Library of Medicine's PubMed online database. |
