Dr. John Cochran MD
Pathologist | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
353 Wilcrest Drive Lawrenceville Georgia, 30044-5253About
John D. Cochran, MD, FCAP, maintains a position of Clinical Director of the Laboratory Accreditation Program for the Joint Commission; as well as within Chestatee Pathology Associates PC. Serving the Georgia area, Dr. Cochran is a certified pathologist with the prestigious American Board of Pathology. He also has specific expertise in laboratory medicine, working with the Joint Commission; a United States-based nonprofit organization that accredits healthcare organizations and programs in the United States.
Education and Training
Emory University
Board Certification
American Board of Pathology- Pathology
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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Dr. John Cochran MD's Expert Contributions
What areas of the prostate are used during a biopsy?
The usual approach is to do a transrectal biopsy which requires you to do an enema and take antibiotics before the procedure. The doctor then positions the biopsy device so that he obtains 6-12 cores of tissue, each about 0.5 cm in length and less than a millimeter in diameter. The prostate is usually divided into sextants (apex, mid, base x 2 for both sides). The localization helps with placement of radioactive seeds if any cancer is found. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Clinical Director, Laboratory Accreditation Program, Joint commission -
Professional Society Memberships
- United States and Canadian Association of Pathologists
Hobbies / Sports
- Computers, Programming, Traveling, Hunting
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