Dr. Stephen J. Galatzan M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3853 S Alameda St Corpus Christi TX, 78411About
Dr. Stephen Galatzan is a pathologist practicing in Corpus Christi, TX. Dr. Galatzan is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Galatzan can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Galatzan 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
Univ of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1977
Texas A&M University, TX 1977
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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