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Dr. Michael Benjamin Defatta M.D.

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

1901 Perdido St New Orleans LA, 70112

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Dr. Michael Defatta is a pathologist practicing in New Orleans, LA. Dr. Defatta is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Defatta can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Defatta 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

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1991

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Dr. Michael Benjamin Defatta M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1901 Perdido St

1901 Perdido St -
New Orleans, LA 70112
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New patients: 504-568-6073, 504-568-6031

LOUISISNA STATE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE IN NEW ORLEANS FACULTY G

1901 PERDIDO STREET -
New Orleans, LA 70112
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New patients: 504-568-6038
Fax: 504-568-6037
http://www.drkao.yourmd.com

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