Dr. Douglas M Ackermann MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
200 Abraham Flexner Way Pathology Dept Louisville KY, 40202About
Dr. Douglas Ackermann is a pathologist practicing in Louisville, KY. Dr. Ackermann is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Ackermann can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Ackermann 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1981
University of Louisville School of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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