Dr. Christopher A Dowling MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
22 Bramhall St Portland ME, 04102About
Dr. Christopher Dowling is a pathologist practicing in Portland, ME. Dr. Dowling is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Dowling can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Dowling 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
University of Vermont College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Dermatopathology
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