Dr. Maria De jesus Ortiz MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
5501 South Expressway 77 Department Of Pathol Harlingen TX, 78550About
Dr. Maria Ortiz is a pathologist practicing in Harlingen, TX. Dr. Ortiz is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Ortiz can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Ortiz 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 Auto De Tamaulipas- Fac De Med- Tampico- Tamaulipas- Mexico 1964
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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