Dr. Paula Jo Washington M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
8267 Elmbrook Dr Suite 100 Dallas TX, 75247About
Dr. Paula Washington is a pathologist practicing in Dallas, TX. Dr. Washington is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Washington can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Washington 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1979
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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