Dr. Donald K Merkeley M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
16301 E Bunco Rd Athol ID, 83801About
Dr. Donald Merkeley is a pathologist practicing in Athol, ID. Dr. Merkeley is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Merkeley can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Merkeley 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 Manitoba- Fac Of Med- Winnipeg- Man- Canada 1945
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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