Dr. Michael C Paterakos M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
9600 Gross Point Rd Skokie IL, 60076About
Dr. Michael Paterakos is a pathologist practicing in Skokie, IL. Dr. Paterakos is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Paterakos can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Paterakos 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1994
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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