
Dr. Jennifer Lapointe MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1959 Ne Pacific St C212, Box 356340 Seattle WA, 98195About
Dr. Jennifer Lapointe is a pathologist practicing in Seattle, WA. Dr. Lapointe is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Lapointe can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Lapointe 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 North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 2007
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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