Dr. Thomas Alan Piira MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
793 W State St Mcw Hospital Patholo Columbus OH, 43222About
Dr. Thomas Piira is a pathologist practicing in Columbus, OH. Dr. Piira is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Piira can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Piira 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
Wayne State Univ Sch of Med, Detroit Mi 1974
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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