Dr. James W. Smith M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
6 Saint Andrews Dr Beaver Falls PA, 15010About
Dr. James Smith is a pathologist practicing in Beaver Falls, PA. Dr. Smith is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Smith can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Smith 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1958
University of Pittsburgh / Main Campus 1958
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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