Dr. James Loron Urban M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
333 Madison St Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. James Urban is a pathologist practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Urban is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Urban can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Urban 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1984
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1984
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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