Dr. Christopher Heaton M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1120 15th St Augusta GA, 30912About
Dr. Christopher Heaton is a pathologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Heaton is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Heaton can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Heaton 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.
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