Dr. Rhonda Abigail Burch-smith M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2041 Georgia Ave Nw Room Bc04 Washington DC, 20060About
Dr. Rhonda Burch-smith is a pathologist practicing in Washington, DC. Dr. Burch-smith is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Burch-smith can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Burch-smith 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 the West Indies 2002
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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