Dr. David J. Werner MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2915 Missouri Ave Shreveport LA, 71109About
Dr. David Werner is a pathologist practicing in Shreveport, LA. Dr. Werner is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Werner can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Werner 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 1965
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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