Dr. Janet Debusk Allen M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
129 E Division Rd Oak Ridge TN, 37830About
Dr. Janet Allen is a pathologist practicing in Oak Ridge, TN. Dr. Allen is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Allen can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Allen 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 Tn, Memphis, Coll of Med, Memphis Tn 1982
Georgetown University in Washington DC 1982
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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