Dr. Christopher James Donahue MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1602 Skipwith Rd Henrico VA, 23229About
Dr. Christopher Donahue is a pathologist practicing in Henrico, VA. Dr. Donahue is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Donahue can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Donahue 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 1993
Virginia Commonwealth University / Medical College of Virginia School of Medic 1993
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine 1993
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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