Dr. James A Piper MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
111 South Front Street Harrisburg PA, 17104About
Dr. James Piper is a pathologist practicing in Harrisburg, PA. Dr. Piper is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Piper can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Piper 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
Southern Il Univ Sch Of Med- Springfield Il 1982
Southern Illinois University At Edwardsville 1982
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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