Dr. Michael Reece Rakestraw M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1777 Montreal Cir Tucker GA, 30084About
Dr. Michael Rakestraw is a pathologist practicing in Tucker, GA. Dr. Rakestraw is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Rakestraw can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Rakestraw 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 1981
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Cytopathology
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- 1987
Provider Details
Treatments
- Gastrointestinal Pathology
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