Dr. John William Summerville MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1401 Johnston Willis Dr Richmond VA, 23235About
Dr. John Summerville is a pathologist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Summerville is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Summerville can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Summerville 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 Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1984
New Jersey College of Dentistry 1984
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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