James "Jimmy" Bennett M.D., Ph.D.

James "Jimmy" Bennett M.D., Ph.D.

Medical Specialty

  • Genetic counseling

Languages

  • English

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About James "Jimmy" Bennett

James "Jimmy" Bennett, M.D., Ph.D., is a board-certified physician at UW Medical Center and co-director of the Seattle Children's Hospital Molecular Diagnostic Lab.

Dr. Bennett is a researcher and a specialist in pediatrics and medical genetics. He strives to create active partnerships with his patients to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Dr. Bennett earned his M.D. and Ph.D. from New York University. He is triple board-certified in Pediatrics, Clinical Genetics and Genomic and Clinical Molecular Genetics. His research is focused on the genetics of congenital malformations and developmental disorders in children. He uses next-generation DNA sequencing methods to identify these types of mutations and determine their significance in human development.

Education and Training

  • UW - Division of Medical Genetics
    Fellowship, 2014, Clinical Molecular Genetics
  • UW - Dept. of Pediatrics Medical Genetics
    Residency, 2012, Pediatrics - Medical Genetics
  • University of Washington - Pediatric Residency Program
    Residency, 2010, Pediatrics
  • University of Washington - Pediatric Residency Program
    Internship, 2009, Pediatrics
  • New York University SOM-Ofc. of Registration & Students Records
    Medical education, 2008

Board Certifications

  • Clinical Molecular Genetics, 2015, American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
  • Clinical Genetics, 2013, American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics
  • Pediatrics, 2012, American Board of Pediatrics