Dr. Jacob Gildea MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
111 S Front St Harrisburg PA, 17101About
Dr. Jacob Gildea is a pathologist practicing in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Gildea is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Gildea can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Gildea 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
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine 2005
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine
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