Dr. Behnaz Toorkey M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3998 Red Lion Rd Philadelphia PA, 19114About
Dr. Behnaz Toorkey is a pathologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Toorkey is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Toorkey can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Toorkey 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
Grant Medical College - Bombay Universiry 1981
Grant Government Medical College 1981
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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