Dr. Sheila D Lynam MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1217 14th Ave Longview WA, 98632About
Dr. Sheila Lynam is a pathologist practicing in Longview, WA. Dr. Lynam is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Lynam can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Lynam 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1993
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1993
Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 1998
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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