Dr. Katherine M Scott MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1501 N Campbell Ave Tucson AZ, 85724About
Dr. Katherine Scott is a pathologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Scott is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Scott can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Scott 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
Or Hlth Sci Univ Sch of Med, Portland Or 1993
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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