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Dr. Richard L Nelson MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
6847 N Chestnut St Ravenna OH, 44266About
Dr. Richard Nelson is a pathologist practicing in Ravenna, OH. Dr. Nelson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Nelson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Nelson 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 Ottawa- Fac Of Med- Ottawa- Ont- Canada 1968
Board Certification
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Practice At 6847 N Chestnut St
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Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS PORTAGE MEDICAL CENTERl
6847 N CHESTNUT RAVENNA OH 44266SUMMA WESTERN RESERVE HOSPITALl
1900 23RD STREET CUYAHOGA FALLS OH 44223