Dr. James L Padgett M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2650 Ridge Ave Evanston Hospital Evanston IL, 60201About
Dr. James Padgett is a pathologist practicing in Evanston, IL. Dr. Padgett is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Padgett can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Padgett 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 1990
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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