Dr. Farnaz Hasteh MD
Pathologist | Cytopathology
9500 Gilman Dr La Jolla CA, 92093About
Dr. Farnaz Hasteh is a pathologist practicing in La Jolla, CA. Dr. Hasteh is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Hasteh can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Hasteh 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
Iran University of Medical Sciences, Iran Medical Degree
William Beaumont Hospital, Troy, MI Other Degree
Stanford University, School of Medicine, Stanford, CA Other Degree
Assistant Clinical Professor Medical Degree
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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