Dr. Elaine Z Charles MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
10296 Big Bend Rd Suite 206 Saint Louis MO, 63122About
Dr. Elaine Charles is a pathologist practicing in Saint Louis, MO. Dr. Charles is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Charles can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Charles 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 Mo-Kansas City Sch of Med, Kansas City Mo 1987
University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine 1987
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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