
Dr. Timothy J Pelkey MD
Pathologist | Cytopathology
2990 Franklin Ave Sw Grandville MI, 49418About
Dr. Timothy Pelkey is a pathologist practicing in Grandville, MI. Dr. Pelkey is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Pelkey can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Pelkey 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
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1993
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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