Rebecca Lynn Johnson M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
10666 N Torrey Pines Rd La Jolla CA, 92037About
Dr. Rebecca Johnson is a pathologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Johnson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Johnson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Johnson 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.
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