Dr. Richard A Savage MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2231 Nw 108th St Clive IA, 50325About
Dr. Richard Savage is a pathologist practicing in Clive, IA. Dr. Savage is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Savage can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Savage 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
University At Buffalo SUNY School Of Med and Biomedical Sciences Buffalo Ny 1972
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Hematology Pathology
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