Dr. Peter J. Pernicone M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
601 E Rollins St Dept. Of Pathology Orlando FL, 32803About
Dr. Peter Pernicone is a pathologist practicing in Orlando, FL. Dr. Pernicone is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Pernicone can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Pernicone 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
Georgetown Univ Sch of Med, Washington Dc 1986
Georgetown University School of Medicine 1986
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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