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Dr. Forrest Lee Tucker MD

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

101 Elm Ave Se Administrative Suite Roanoke VA, 24013

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Dr. Forrest Tucker is a pathologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Tucker is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Tucker can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Tucker 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1980

University of Virginia / Main Campus 1980

University of Virginia School of Medicine 1980

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP

Provider Details

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Dr. Forrest Tucker, MD

101 Elm Ave Se Administrative Suite -
Roanoke, VA 24013
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