Nada Derar
Clinical Fellow, LGGCards
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Clinical Fellow, LGG
Biography
I am an Assistant Professor in Clinical Genetics, with triple board certifications in Internal Medicine, Clinical Genetics, and Medical Biochemical Genetics. My career has been dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of genetics in clinical practice. I am passionate about teaching, research, and providing top-notch patient care, which drives my work in both academic and clinical settings. My diverse expertise allows me to contribute meaningfully to the medical community and support the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Appointments
Genetics
Clinical FellowPrimary
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Education & Training
- Laboratory Genetics and Genomics Fellowship
- Yale University (2026)
- Medical Biochemical Fellow
- Stanford University (2017)
- Clinical Genetics Fellow
- Stanford University (2016)
- Internal Medicine Resident
- University of Toledo (2014)
- MD
- Umm Al Qura University, Medical School (2006)
Research
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Academic Achievements & Community Involvement
Clinical Care
Overview
Nada Derar, MD, is a clinical geneticist specializing in pediatric and prenatal genetics. She is dedicated to diagnosing and treating genetic disorders, helping patients and families understand and manage these conditions.
As an assistant professor of genetics at Yale School of Medicine, Dr. Derar focuses on translating advances in genetics into practical approaches for patient care. “I am particularly passionate about diagnosing rare disorders and helping patients navigate their health care journeys,” she says. “I was drawn to this specialty because of the uniqueness of genetic disorders, which presents both challenges and opportunities in diagnosis and patient care.”
Dr. Derar completed her medical training at Umm Al Qura University in Saudi Arabia and a residency in internal medicine at the University of Toledo. She pursued fellowships in clinical genetics and medical biochemical genetics at Stanford University, and in laboratory genetics and genomics at Yale School of Medicine.
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Clinical Genetics Faculty & Staff
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