
Dr. Dr. Polly L. Purcell
Pathologist | Forensic Pathology
810 Barret Ave Louisville KY, 40204About
Dr. Polly Purcell is a pathologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Purcell is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Purcell can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Purcell 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.
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West Virginia School Of Osteopathic Med DO
West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine 2003
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