Dr. Alexander T Parkinson M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3300 Buckeye Rd Suite 178 Atlanta GA, 30341About
Dr. Alexander Parkinson is a pathologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Parkinson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Parkinson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Parkinson 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 Aberdeen, Fac of Med, Aberdeen, Scotland (- Eff /) 1961
University of Aberdeen / College Medicine And Medical Sciences 1961
University of Aberdeen School of Medicine and Dentistry 1961
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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