Dr. Jack Don Holden M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
13967 Chenal Rd Jarreau LA, 70749About
Dr. Jack Holden is a pathologist practicing in Jarreau, LA. Dr. Holden is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Holden can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Holden 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
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1962
Board Certification
Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineABNM
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
PediatricsAmerican Board of PediatricsABP
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