Dr. Jerry C Depriest MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1150 N 18th St Suite 102 Abilene TX, 79601About
Dr. Jerry Depriest is a pathologist practicing in Abilene, TX. Dr. Depriest is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Depriest can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Depriest 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
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1983
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Jerry C Depriest MD's Practice location
Dr. Jerry C Depriest MD's reviews
Write ReviewRecommended Articles
- What to Expect After a Biopsy
Biopsies may vary differently depending on the type and location of the tissues and how hard are they to obtain. The medical term used to describe such method is “invasiveness.” A less invasive procedure will, for example, take place in a doctor’s office the same day an abnormal tissue is...
- Reasons Why You Need a Biopsy
OverviewA biopsy is a procedure that involves the removal of a sample tissue in the body to examine it closely under a microscope. The tissue is mainly examined to diagnose a certain disease. Some may use a needle or surgical methods to remove any lumps or suspicious nodules in the body. Some...
- Are There Vaccines Available For Cholera?
What Is Cholera?Cholera is an infectious disease that affects mostly the intestines, but causes complications to the rest of the body. Once a person suffers from cholera, the first parts of the body to be affected are the intestines. It is an infection caused by a bacteria known as the Vibrio...
- How to Prepare for a Biopsy
A biopsy procedure is a very important procedure, which is used to identify the underlying cause of your abnormal body tissues. Depending on your condition and the location of the tissue abnormality, different types of biopsies may be performed on you. A biopsy preparation, therefore, depends on...
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
- Treatments for Bladder Cancer
The treatment options or medications for bladder cancer depend largely on the advancement of cancer. The treatment is different for the early stage non-invasive bladder cancer and the more advanced muscle-invasive bladder cancer.During treatment, all hospitals have multidisciplinary teams (MDTs),...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mark A Pollock MD1150 N 18TH ST STE 102 ABILENE TX 79601
- Dr. Othon Almanza M.D.1900 Pine St Abilene TX 79601
- Dr. Bertram B Geeslin MD1150 N 18TH ST STE 102 ABILENE TX 79601
- Dr. David P Stanley MD1150 N 18TH ST STE 102 ABILENE TX 79601
- Dr. James I Duff MD1150 N 18TH ST STE 102 ABILENE TX 79601
- Dr. Maureen E Trotter MD1150 N 18TH ST STE 102 ABILENE TX 79601