Dr. Paul William Koontz M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1000 E Primrose St Suite 550 Springfield MO, 65807About
Dr. Paul Koontz is a pathologist practicing in Springfield, MO. Dr. Koontz is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Koontz can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Koontz 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1995
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1995
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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