Dr. Lisa K. Helfend PHD, MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1200 B GALE WILSON BLVD FAIRFIELD CA, 94533About
Dr. Lisa Helfend is a pathologist practicing in Oakland, CA. Dr. Helfend is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Helfend can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Helfend 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 Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1988
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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