Dr. Alfredo Asuncion M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
10535 Hospital Way Mather CA, 95655About
Dr. Alfredo Asuncion is a pathologist practicing in Mather, CA. Dr. Asuncion is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Asuncion can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Asuncion 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
Dr Francisco Q Duque Medical Foundation, Lyceum Northwestern University, College Of Medicine 1987
Dr Francisco Q Duque Medical Foundation, Lyceum Northwestern University, College Of Medicine
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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Fellowships
- University Medical Center, Las Vegas, NV (OB/Gyn), Ventura County Medical Center (Family Practice)
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