Dr. Kit Erica Purdy MD, PHD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
601 E 15th St Department Of Pathol Austin TX, 78701About
Dr. Kit Purdy is a pathologist practicing in Austin, TX. Dr. Purdy is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Purdy can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Purdy 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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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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