Dr. Eric Himmelfarb MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2601 Tvc Nashville TN, 37232About
Dr. Eric Himmelfarb is a pathologist practicing in Nashville, TN. Dr. Himmelfarb is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Himmelfarb can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Himmelfarb 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
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 2005
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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