Dr. John M Eckel M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2233 State Route 86 Saranac Lake NY, 12983About
Dr. John Eckel is a pathologist practicing in Saranac Lake, NY. Dr. Eckel is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Eckel can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Eckel 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
Albany Medical College - Union University 1979
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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Practice At 2233 State Route 86
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