Dr. Lee G. Beckwith M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1701 Lacey St Pathology Department Cape Girardeau MO, 63701About
Dr. Lee Beckwith is a pathologist practicing in Cape Girardeau, MO. Dr. Beckwith is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Beckwith can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Beckwith 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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineDr. Lee G. Beckwith M.D.'s Practice location
MOUNT VERNON, IL 62864Get Direction
Dr. Lee G. Beckwith M.D.'s reviews
Write ReviewPatient Experience with Dr. Beckwith
Recommended Articles
- Alternative Treatments for Cholera
Alternative Treatments for CholeraCholera is one of the most dangerous infectious diseases around the world, occurring mostly in Africa and other areas with a similar climate. The infection is mostly found in areas with extraordinarily high populations and poor sanitation services.Cholera is caused...
- What to Expect After a Biopsy
Biopsies may vary differently depending on the type and location of the tissues and how hard are they to obtain. The medical term used to describe such method is “invasiveness.” A less invasive procedure will, for example, take place in a doctor’s office the same day an abnormal tissue is...
- How to Prepare for a Biopsy
A biopsy procedure is a very important procedure, which is used to identify the underlying cause of your abnormal body tissues. Depending on your condition and the location of the tissue abnormality, different types of biopsies may be performed on you. A biopsy preparation, therefore, depends on...
- Different Types of Physicians Explained
Doctors or physicians are categorized according to different factors including medical specialties and subspecialties. Most doctors specialize in a specific area of medicine. This article provides a summary of the different types of doctors in the medical field. AllergistsAllergists are also...
- Everything You Need to Know About Biopsy Procedures
What is a biopsy?A biopsy is a medical procedure, which is mostly used in diagnosing cancer. In this procedure, a small tissue sample is taken from your body for a closer examination under the microscope. A biopsy is usually recommended by your doctor if initial tests in your body suggest an...
- Treatments for Bladder Cancer
The treatment options or medications for bladder cancer depend largely on the advancement of cancer. The treatment is different for the early stage non-invasive bladder cancer and the more advanced muscle-invasive bladder cancer.During treatment, all hospitals have multidisciplinary teams (MDTs),...
Nearby Providers
- Dr. Mark Hosler M.D.1701 Lacey St Cape Girardeau MO 63701
- Dr. William Stahr M.D.211 Saint Francis Dr Cape Girardeau MO 63703
- Dr. Juan G Gonzalez MD1701 LACEY ST CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63701
- Dr. Kelly Hoene Joggerst MD211 ST FRANCIS DR CAPE GIRARDEAU MO 63703
- Dr. Paul Cordes M.D.1701 Lacey St Cape Girardeau MO 63701
- Dr. B.L. Ogborn D.D.S66 Doctors Park Cape Girardeau MO 63703