Dr. Cristina Montalvo M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
6720 Bertner Street Houston TX, 77030About
Dr. Cristina Montalvo is a pathologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Montalvo is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Montalvo can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Montalvo 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
University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Southwestern Medical School 2002
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Hematology Pathology
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