Dr. Richard D. Plotz MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
152 2nd Ave Needham Heights MA, 02494About
Dr. Richard Plotz is a pathologist practicing in Needham Heights, MA. Dr. Plotz is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Plotz can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Plotz 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 Pittsburgh Sch of Med, Pittsburgh Pa 1977
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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