Dr. David Posey MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
235 N Hoover St Los Angeles CA, 90004About
Dr. David Posey is a pathologist practicing in Los Angeles, CA. Dr. Posey is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Posey can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Posey 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
Creighton University School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Forensic Pathology
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