Dr. Peter P. Patterson, MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2400 S Avenue A Yuma AZ, 85364About
Dr. Peter Patterson is a pathologist practicing in Yuma, AZ. Dr. Patterson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Patterson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Patterson 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 Alberta, Fac of Med, Edmonton, Alb, Canada 1967
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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