Dr. Debra Hanks MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
263 Pearson Dr Suite 108 Porterville CA, 93257Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Debra Hanks is a pathologist practicing in Porterville, CA. Dr. Hanks is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Hanks can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Hanks 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 Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1988
University of California 1988
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Hematology Pathology
Provider Details
Dr. Debra Hanks MD's Practice location
Debra Hanks, MD
263 Pearson Dr Suite 108 -Porterville, CA 93257Get Direction
Dr. Debra Hanks MD's reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Hanks
Recommended Articles
![]()
How to Prepare for a BiopsyA biopsy procedure is a very important procedure, which is used to identify the underlying cause of your abnormal body tissues. Depending on your condition and the location of the tissue abnormality, different types of biopsies may be performed on you. A biopsy preparation, therefore, depends on...
![]()
Is Shingles Contagious? How Do You Get Shingles?Shingles is a contagious viral infection that is caused by the varicella zoster virus, the same virus that causes chickenpox. This virus affects a particular nerve section, causing painful rashes on the skin connected to that particular nerve. The rash normally appears in a form of a band on any...
![]()
Are There Vaccines Available For Cholera?What Is Cholera?Cholera is an infectious disease that affects mostly the intestines, but causes complications to the rest of the body. Once a person suffers from cholera, the first parts of the body to be affected are the intestines. It is an infection caused by a bacteria known as the Vibrio...
![]()
Everything You Need to Know About Biopsy ProceduresWhat is a biopsy?A biopsy is a medical procedure, which is mostly used in diagnosing cancer. In this procedure, a small tissue sample is taken from your body for a closer examination under the microscope. A biopsy is usually recommended by your doctor if initial tests in your body suggest an...
![]()
Reasons Why You Need a BiopsyOverviewA biopsy is a procedure that involves the removal of a sample tissue in the body to examine it closely under a microscope. The tissue is mainly examined to diagnose a certain disease. Some may use a needle or surgical methods to remove any lumps or suspicious nodules in the body. Some...
![]()
What to Expect After a BiopsyBiopsies may vary differently depending on the type and location of the tissues and how hard are they to obtain. The medical term used to describe such method is “invasiveness.” A less invasive procedure will, for example, take place in a doctor’s office the same day an abnormal tissue is...
Nearest Hospitals
PORTERVILLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTERl
26501 AVENUE 140 PORTERVILLE CA 93257