
Dr. Leon Melvin Edelstein M.D.
Pathologist | Immunopathology
1007 LIVE OAK BLVD YUBA CITY CA, 95991About
Dr. Leon Edelstein is a pathologist practicing in YUBA CITY, CA. Dr. Edelstein is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Edelstein can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Edelstein 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 Southern Ca Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1959
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
DermatologyAmerican Board of DermatologyABD
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Francisco J. Pestana D.M.D.1215 Plumas St Yuba City CA 95991
Nearest Hospitals
SUTTER SURGICAL HOSPITAL - NORTH VALLEYl
455 PLUMAS BLVD YUBA CITY CA 95991ORCHARD HOSPITALl
240 SPRUCE STREET GRIDLEY CA 95948