Dr. Gloria Battle Coker M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
71250 Hendry Ave Covington LA, 70433About
Dr. Gloria Coker is a pathologist practicing in Covington, LA. Dr. Coker is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Coker can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Coker 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
Tulane University of Louisiana 1971
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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