Dr. Joseph C. Sapala M.D.
Pathologist | Forensic Pathology
638 Glen Eagles Ave Gulf Shores AL, 36542About
Dr. Joseph Sapala is a pathologist practicing in Gulf Shores, AL. Dr. Sapala is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Sapala can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Sapala 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
Univ of Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1967
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Forensic Pathology
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