
Dr. William F Birkby M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
200 Portland St Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. William Birkby is a pathologist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Birkby is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Birkby can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Birkby 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 1973
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
Family MedicineAmerican Board of Family MedicineABFM
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Lester Layfield MD404 N Keene St Columbia MO 65201
- Dr. Michael D Curry M.D. PHD200 Portland St Columbia MO 65201
- Dr. John Charles Lance DDS3015 S PROVIDENCE RD COLUMBIA MO 65203
- Dr. Ariel Goldschmidt M.D.Ma215 Medical Sciences Building Columbia MO 65212
- Dr. Steven Haas M.D.200 Portland St Columbia MO 65201
- Dr. Jiafan Liu MD1 Hospital Dr Columbia MO 65212
Nearest Hospitals
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17651 B HWY BOONVILLE MO 65233