Dr. Peter C Hamel MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
109 Virginia St Suite 110 Hannibal MO, 63401About
Dr. Peter Hamel is a pathologist practicing in Hannibal, MO. Dr. Hamel is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Hamel can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Hamel 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 Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1977
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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