Dr. Indu Basil M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
5950 University Ave Suite 220 West Des Moines IA, 50266About
Dr. Indu Basil is a pathologist practicing in West Des Moines, IA. Dr. Basil is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Basil can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Basil 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
Medical College Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India MD
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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