Dr. Carlos A Iwamoto M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1 Veterans Dr Vamc - Pathology 113 Minneapolis MN, 55417About
Dr. Carlos Iwamoto is a pathologist practicing in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Iwamoto is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Iwamoto can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Iwamoto 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 Nac Mayor De San Marcos- Prog Acad De Med Humana- Lima- Peru 1996
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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