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Dr. Marisa Jacob M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
200 Hawkins Dr 5232 Rcp Iowa City IA, 52242About
Dr. Marisa Jacob is a pathologist practicing in Iowa City, IA. Dr. Jacob is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Jacob can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Jacob 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
Spartan Health Sciences University School of Medicine 2011
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- Dr. Munir-zakary Raja Tanas MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Nancy Smukler Rosenthal MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Matthew Krasowski MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
Nearest Hospitals
MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403