Dr. Oscar D Abbott MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
301 N Frio St San Antonio TX, 78207About
Dr. Oscar Abbott is a pathologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Abbott is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Abbott can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Abbott 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1973
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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