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Dr. Melissa J Contos M.D.

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

1250 E Marshall Street Pathology Richmond VA, 23298

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Dr. Melissa Contos is a pathologist practicing in Richmond, VA. Dr. Contos is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Contos can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Contos 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

Va Commonwealth Univ, Med Coll of Va Sch of Med, Richmond Va 1988

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP

Provider Details

FemaleEnglish

Dr. Melissa J Contos M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1250 E Marshall Street Pathology

1250 E Marshall Street Pathology -
Richmond, VA 23298
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New patients: 804-828-9738
Fax: 804-828-9749

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MEDICAL COLLEGE OF VIRGINIA HOSPITALSl

1250 EAST MARSHALL STREET - BOX 980510 RICHMOND VA 23298

Head northwest on East Marshall Street 500 ft
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BON SECOURS RICHMOND COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

1500 N. 28TH STREET RICHMOND VA 23223

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CHILDREN'S HOSP OF RICHMOND OF THE VCU HEALTH SYSl

2924 BROOK ROAD RICHMOND VA 23220

Head southeast on East Marshall Street 347 ft
Continue right onto College St 410 ft
Turn left 302 ft
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Merge left onto I 95 1.1 mi
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