Dr. James J Underwood MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
9853 Pacific Heights Blvd Suite B San Diego CA, 92121About
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
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