Dr. Joseph Gerhardt Steffens M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
V. A. Medical Center, 113 1892 Williams Street Fort Harrison MT, 59636About
Dr. Joseph Steffens is a pathologist practicing in Fort Harrison, MT. Dr. Steffens is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Steffens can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Steffens 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 Ut Sch of Med, Salt Lake Cty Ut 1986
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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