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Dr. James J Underwood MD

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

9853 Pacific Heights Blvd Suite B San Diego CA, 92121

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Dr. James Underwood is a pathologist practicing in Escondido, CA. Dr. Underwood is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Underwood can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Underwood 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

In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1984

Indiana University School of Medicine 1984

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 33 years of experience

Dr. James J Underwood MD's Practice location

Practice At 555 E Valley Parkway

555 E Valley Parkway -
Escondido, CA 92025
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New patients: 760-746-1755
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James Underwood

9853 Pacific Heights Blvd Suite B -
San Diego, CA 92121
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