Dr. William R Kasten M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3421 W 9th St Waterloo IA, 50702About
Dr. William Kasten is a pathologist practicing in Waterloo, IA. Dr. Kasten is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Kasten can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Kasten 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
Med Coll of Ohio, Toledo Oh 1979
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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