Dr. Benjamin Gerson M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
10551 Decatur Rd Suite 200 Philadelphia PA, 19154About
Dr. Benjamin Gerson is a pathologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Gerson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Gerson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Gerson 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
Jefferson Med Coll-Thos Jefferson Univ, Philadelphia Pa 1973
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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