Dr. Elena A. Lucas MD
Pathologist | Cytopathology
5323 Harry Hines Blvd Dallas TX, 75390About
Dr. Elena Lucas is a pathologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Lucas is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Lucas can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Lucas 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
Stavropolskij Med Inst, Stavpopol, Russian Sfsr
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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Awards
- Diploma with Highest Academic Distinction 1989
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society for Clinical Pathology
- Member College of American Pathologists
- Member Russian American Medical Association
- Member Texas Society of Cytopathology
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