Dr. Paul J Lappinga MD
Pathologist | Cytopathology
801 Broadway N Fargo ND, 58102About
Dr. Paul Lappinga is a pathologist practicing in BEMIDJI, MN. Dr. Lappinga is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Lappinga can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Lappinga 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 North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 2005
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Cytopathology
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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- Cytopathology
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