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Dr. Karen W Simpson MD

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

1268 Attakapas Dr Suite 102 Opelousas LA, 70570
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Dr. Karen Simpson is a pathologist practicing in Opelousas, LA. Dr. Simpson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Simpson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Simpson 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 Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1991

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2001

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Dr. Karen W Simpson MD's Practice location

Practice At 1268 Attakapas Dr Suite 102

1268 Attakapas Dr Suite 102 -
Opelousas, LA 70570
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