Dr. Robert J Hartsock M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
127 Wilmar Dr Pittsburgh PA, 15238About
Dr. Robert Hartsock is a pathologist practicing in Pittsburgh, PA. Dr. Hartsock is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Hartsock can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Hartsock 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 1957
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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