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Dr. Christopher J Leigh M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
250 Mercy Dr Dubuque IA, 52001About
Dr. Christopher Leigh is a pathologist practicing in Dubuque, IA. Dr. Leigh is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Leigh can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Leigh 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 Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1992
University of Ia Roy J & L Carver Com 1992
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1992
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Timothy G Timmerman M.D.250 Mercy Dr Dubuque IA 52001
- Dr. John A. Brennan M.D.350 N Grandview Ave Dubuque IA 52001
- Dr. Andrew D Vanderheyden M.D.350 N Grandview Ave Dubuque IA 52001
- Dr. Paul G. Ellerbeck M.D.350 N Grandview Ave Dubuque IA 52001
- Dr. Daniel D Slagel M.D.250 Mercy Dr Dubuque IA 52001
- Dr. Virginia Dawn Burdine M.D.250 MERCY DR DUBUQUE IA 52001
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