Uta Francke

Uta Francke, MD

Emeritus Professor

Clinical Genetics

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Mary L. Johnson Specialty Services
Pediatric Genetics
730 Welch Road, 2A
Palo Alto, CA 94304

“I went into medicine because I want to help other people.”

My Approach

I went into medicine, because I want to help other people, in particular children. I also have a strong interest in research, so sub-specializing in genetics was the optimal combination of my interests. The patients we see in the general genetics clinic usually have complex problems; I use an individualized approach, carefully listening to families in order to make a proper diagnosis.

I have been practicing clinical genetics for 40 years and there has been astounding progress in the field. In 1999, I was in Quito Ecuador on the way to the Galapagos, when I received a phone call from my collaborator that we had discovered the gene that causes Rett syndrome. I am proud of the many recent breakthrough discoveries that enable us to make specific diagnoses.

I like to spend time with families to make sure they really understand the diagnosis and treatment options, and I like to follow them over time. I find that Ive learned a great deal from families that I could never learn from reading medical literature.

Locations

Mary L. Johnson Specialty Services
Pediatric Genetics

730 Welch Road, 2A

Palo Alto, CA 94304

Maps, Directions & Parking

Phone : (650) 721-5804

Work and Education

Professional Education

Ludwig Maximilians Universitat Munchen, Munich, Germany, 12/01/1966

Residency

Childrens Hospital Los Angeles Pediatric Residency, Los Angeles, CA, 08/01/1970

Fellowship

UCLA Medical Genetics and Genomics Fellowship, Los Angeles, CA, 07/31/1971

UCSD Medical Genetics Fellowship, San Diego, CA, 07/31/1973

Internship

Klinikum Rechts Der Isar, Munich, Germany, 02/28/1969

Board Certifications

Clinical Genetics, American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, 1982

Clinical Cytogenetics and Genomics, American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, 1982

Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, 1981

Languages

English

German