Dr. Richard W Long M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
750 Swift Blvd Suite #5 Richland WA, 99352About
Dr. Richard Long is a pathologist practicing in Richland, WA. Dr. Long is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Long can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Long 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 Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa 1983
University of Washington School of Medicine 1983
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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