Dr. Bret Carter Allen M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1980 Tybee Lane Lake Charles LA, 70605About
Dr. Bret Allen is a pathologist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. 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 Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx 1981
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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