Dr. Richard Joseph Sampson MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2014 Washington Street Newton Lower Falls MA, 02462About
Dr. Richard Sampson is a pathologist practicing in Newton Lower Falls, MA. Dr. Sampson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Sampson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Sampson 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1963
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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