Dr. William Herman Luer MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1101 Medical Center Blvd Marrero LA, 70072About
Dr. William Luer is a pathologist practicing in Marrero, LA. Dr. Luer is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Luer can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Luer 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 1976
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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