Dr. Lawrence Thompson MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1000 Trancas St Napa CA, 94558About
Dr. Lawrence Thompson is a pathologist practicing in Napa, CA. Dr. Thompson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Thompson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Thompson 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 Ca, Los Angeles, Ucla Sch of Med, Los Angeles Ca 1968
University of California 1968
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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