Dr. Jeffrey L. Christal M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
9600 Datapoint Dr San Antonio TX, 78229About
Dr. Jeffrey Christal is a pathologist practicing in San Antonio, TX. Dr. Christal is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Christal can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Christal 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 2003
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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