Dr. James K Allen MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
120 E North Blvd Suite 102 Leesburg FL, 34748About
Dr. James Allen is a pathologist practicing in Leesburg, FL. Dr. Allen is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Allen can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Allen 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 Tx Med Sch At San Antonio, San Antonio Tx 1985
The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1985
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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