Dr. Gerald Edward Hoffman D.O.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
13111 East Fwy Houston TX, 77015About
Dr. Gerald Hoffman is a pathologist practicing in Houston, TX. Dr. Hoffman is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Hoffman can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Hoffman 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1969
University Health Sciences College Of Osteopathic Med 1969
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1967
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences College of Osteopathic Medicine 1969
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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