Dr. James A Goeken MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. James Goeken is a pathologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Goeken is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Goeken can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Goeken 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 Mo, Columbia Sch of Med, Columbia Mo 1972
University of Missouri / Columbia Campus 1972
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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