Dr. Susan E Spires MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
310 S Limestone Lexington KY, 40508About
Dr. Susan Spires is a pathologist practicing in Lexington, KY. Dr. Spires is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Spires can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Spires 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 Ky Coll of Med, Lexington Ky 1976
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Cytopathology
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