Dr. Joel D Thibodeaux M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1701 OAK PARK BLVD LAKE CHARLES LA, 70601About
Dr. Joel Thibodeaux is a pathologist practicing in LAKE CHARLES, LA. Dr. Thibodeaux is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Thibodeaux can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Thibodeaux 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
Louisiana State University Health Shreveport / School of Medicine 2000
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 2000
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Professional Memberships
- Member American Society for Cytopathology
- Member American Society of Clinical Pathology
- Member College of American Pathologists
Fellowships
- LSU Medical School, Cytopathology 2009
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