Dr. Paul R. Gierl M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
203 W 8TH AVE KENNEWICK WA, 99336About
Dr. Paul Gierl is a pathologist practicing in Yakima, WA. Dr. Gierl is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Gierl can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Gierl 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 Wi Med Sch, Madison Wi 1983
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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