Dr. Joseph Patrick Sleater MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
509 Biltmore Ave Pathology Dept Asheville NC, 28801About
Dr. Joseph Sleater is a pathologist practicing in Asheville, NC. Dr. Sleater is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Sleater can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Sleater 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.
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Joseph Patrick Sleater MD's Practice location
Asheville, NC 28801Get Direction
Dr. Joseph Patrick Sleater MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- Is Shingles Contagious? How Do You Get Shingles?
Shingles is a contagious viral infection that is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. This virus affects a particular nerve section, causing painful rashes on the skin connected to that particular nerve. The rash normally appears in a form of a band on any...
- What Is Prostate Cancer: Get the Facts
Cancer has become one of the most dangerous infections in the world. Various medical researches have shown that cancer problems have increased drastically over the last few weeks. These infections have posed a big threat to the community since most of them require serious treatment. The treatment is...
- Reasons Why You Need a Biopsy
OverviewA biopsy is a procedure that involves the removal of a sample tissue in the body to examine it closely under a microscope. The tissue is mainly examined to diagnose a certain disease. Some may use a needle or surgical methods to remove any lumps or suspicious nodules in the body. Some...
- Alternative Treatments for Cholera
Alternative Treatments for CholeraCholera is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases around the world, occurring mostly in Africa and other areas with a similar climate. The infection is mostly found in areas with extraordinarily high populations and poor sanitation services.Cholera is caused...
- What to Expect After a Biopsy
Biopsies may vary differently depending on the type and location of the tissues and how hard are they to obtain. The medical term used to describe such method is “invasiveness.” A less invasive procedure will, for example, take place in a doctor’s office the same day an abnormal tissue is...
- Everything You Need to Know About Biopsy Procedures
What is a biopsy?A biopsy is a medical procedure, which is mostly used in diagnosing cancer. In this procedure, a small tissue sample is taken from your body for a closer examination under the microscope. A biopsy is usually recommended by your doctor if initial tests in your body suggest an...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Vicky L Rholl MD509 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC 28801
- Dr. Harold Poston MD509 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC 28801
- Dr. Todd A Kolb MD400 BEVERLY HANKS CTR HENDERSONVILLE NC 28792
- Dr. Mark Roman Steciuk MD, PHD509 BILTMORE AVE ASHEVILLE NC 28801
- Christopher Patrick Kragel M.D.509 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC 28801
- Dr. Joel E Mendelin MD509 Biltmore Ave Asheville NC 28801