Dr. David P. Althaus M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2619 State Route 850 Bidwell OH, 45614About
Dr. David Althaus is a pathologist practicing in Bidwell, OH. Dr. Althaus is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Althaus can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Althaus 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1976
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1976
St. Bartholomew's Hospital Medical College 1980
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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