Dr. Mark Atkinson Vangorder MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
St James Hospital- Chicago Heights 1423 Chicago Rd Chicago Heights IL, 60411About
Dr. Mark Vangorder is a pathologist practicing in Chicago Heights, IL. Dr. Vangorder is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Vangorder can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Vangorder 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1989
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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