Dr. Donald W. West MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1214 Coolidge Blvd Lafayette LA, 70503About
Dr. Donald West is a pathologist practicing in Lafayette, LA. Dr. West is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. West can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. West 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 South Al Coll of Med, Mobile Al 1978
Angeles University Foundation School of Medicine
University of South Alabama College of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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