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Dr. Lawrence Jeffrey Rissman MD

Pathologist | Cytopathology

1212 Pleasant St Suite Ll3 Des Moines IA, 50309

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Dr. Lawrence Rissman is a pathologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Rissman is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Rissman can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Rissman may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.

Education and Training

University of Iowa Medical School MD

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1977

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 40 years of experience

Dr. Lawrence Jeffrey Rissman MD's Practice location

Practice At 1212 Pleasant St Suite Ll3

1212 Pleasant St Suite Ll3 -
Des Moines, IA 50309
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New patients: 515-282-2319, 515-241-8861
Fax: 515-241-8855, 515-282-3234

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