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Lafayette (21.7 mi)

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70570 (2) (0.22 mi)
70505 (3) (21.09 mi)
70506 (3) (22.43 mi)
70503 (2) (24.01 mi)
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  • Lisa Cruz, MD 100 Points

    Lisa Cruz, MD

    Pecot & Padgett
    414 E Prudhomme St, Pecot & Padgett Inc
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Ronald Padgett, MD 100 Points

    Ronald Padgett, MD

    Pecot Padgett&Jolissaint Drs
    414 E Prudhomme St
    Opelousas, LA 70570
  • Thomas Mego, MD
    200 Points

    Thomas Mego, MD

    Lourdes Pathology Group
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    611 Saint Landry St, Dept Of Pathology
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Sidney Gray, MD 100 Points

    Sidney Gray, MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    611 Saint Landry St
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Joan Grode Marshak, MD 100 Points

    Joan Grode Marshak, MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    4600 Ambassador Caffery Pkwy
    Lafayette, LA 70508
  • Philip Avet Jr, MD 100 Points

    Philip Avet Jr, MD

    Lsu Health Sciences Ctr
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    2390 W Congress St
    Lafayette, LA 70506
  • Peter Bozner, MD 100 Points

    Peter Bozner, MD

    Preferred Anatomic Pathology
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    PO Box 52009, Burch McQuitty West Ltd
    Lafayette, LA 70505
  • Joel Carney, MD 100 Points

    Joel Carney, MD

    Preferred Anatomic Pathology
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    1214 Coolidge Blvd, 1214 Coolidge Blvd
    Lafayette, LA 70503
  • James Mc Quitty Jr, MD 100 Points

    James Mc Quitty Jr, MD

    Preferred Anatomic Pathology
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    PO Box 52009, Ocs
    Lafayette, LA 70505
  • Donald West, MD 100 Points

    Donald West, MD

    Preferred Anatomic Pathology
    Distance: 21.7 mi
    PO Box 52009
    Lafayette, LA 70505
  • Howard Burch, MD

    Howard Burch, MD

    Distance: 21.7 mi
    114 Canterbury Rd
    Lafayette, LA 70503

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Lafayette (21.7 mi)

Pathologist Info

Pathologist Summary:
The job of a pathologist involves studying blood, urine, and fluid samples that have been collected from a living person. A pathologist also examines blood, bodily fluids, tissues, and organs during an autopsy to determine cause of death. Usually, a pathologist has no direct contact with the patient; they only work in labs, hospitals, morgues or private clinics.

Pathologist FAQs:
What is a

Pathologist

?
A Pathologist is a physician who analyzes diseases by examining blood, body fluids, cells and tissue. A Pathologist can determine if tissue or cells are cancerous. A Pathologist also performs autopsies.

What does a Pathologist do?
A Pathologist consults with physicians regarding the diagnostics and interpretation of tests and labs, and gives treatment options. A Pathologist practices preventive medicine by ruling out diseases or detecting them early.

Where does a Pathologist work?
A Pathologist can work in a hospital or outpatient laboratory, or in private practice. The Wellness.com directory will help you find a hospital and pathologist in your area.

What are some different fields of pathology?
Some of the most common fields that pathologists choose to practice are clinical, forensic, molecular, surgical, cellular and anatomical pathology. Use the Wellness.com directory to find and research a pathologist in your city and state.

What is forensic pathology?
Forensic pathology involves performing an autopsy to determine the manner and cause of death. This is usually done in the case of a suicide, homicide, accidental death, suspicious death, or sudden death. The forensic pathologist will examine bodily fluids, tissues, organs, and the entire body in order to come to a definite conclusion regarding a death.

How do pathologists make a diagnosis?
Pathologists usually study bodily fluids and tissue samples that have been put onto slides. These slides are examined under a microscope for abnormal patterns and abnormal cell growth.

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