Dr. George K. Harrison MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2915 Missouri Ave Shreveport LA, 71109About
Dr. George Harrison is a pathologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Harrison is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Harrison can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Harrison 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
La State Univ Sch of Med In Shreveport, Shreveport La 1973
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 1973
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1973
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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