Dr. David Michael O'brien M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3961 S Summit Ln Columbus IN, 47201About
Dr. David O'brien is a pathologist practicing in Columbus, IN. Dr. O'brien is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. O'brien can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. O'brien 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1968
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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