Dr. Marla Franks MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3950 Austell Rd Austell GA, 30106About
Dr. Marla Franks is a pathologist practicing in Austell, GA. Dr. Franks is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Franks can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Franks 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
Med Univ of Sc Coll of Med, Charleston Sc 1984
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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