Dr. Joan E Woodward M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2001 Medical Pkwy Annapolis MD, 21401About
Dr. Joan Woodward is a pathologist practicing in Annapolis, MD. Dr. Woodward is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Woodward can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Woodward 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
Howard Univ Coll of Med, Washington Dc 1976
Howard University College of Medicine 1976
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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