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Dr. David John Francis M.D.

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

7592 Metropolitan Dr Suite 405-407 San Diego CA, 92108
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Dr. David Francis is a pathologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Francis is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Francis can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Francis 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

Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1972

Yale School of Medicine 1972

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Fellowships

  • Scripps Clinic   1993

Dr. David John Francis M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 7592 Metropolitan Dr Suite 405-407

7592 Metropolitan Dr Suite 405-407 -
San Diego, CA 92108
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New patients: 619-283-1114, 619-297-4900
Fax: 619-297-5460, 619-283-5097

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