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Kara B Pappas, MD
Specialties: Genetics, Pediatrics
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Board Certification and Education
- American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics - Clinical Genetics (M.D.)
- American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics - Medical Biochemical Genetics
- American Board of Pediatrics - Pediatrics
- Wayne State University School of Medicine, MI, 2011
- Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University, Medical Genetics, MI, 2017
- Los Angeles County + USC Medical Center, Pediatrics, CA, 2014
- Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University, Biochemical Genetics, MI, 2018
About Me
Biographical Statement
Kara B. Pappas, M.D. attended Johns Hopkins University and received a BA in Behavioral Biology. She went on to attend Wayne State University School of Medicine. She then completed her pediatric residency at the Los Angeles County-University of Southern California hospital. She pursued a second residency in Clinical Genetics and a fellowship in Biochemical Genetics at the Detroit Medical Center.
Care Philosophy
My goal is to help people understand their genetic risk factors and how we can use that information to improve and guide their health care. I also advocate for sharing genetic information if possible, to help family members understand their own risks and testing options.
Videos and Articles
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Locations
Hospital Privileges
- Henry Ford Hospital
- Henry Ford Macomb Hospital - Clinton Township
- Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital