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Dr. Robert David Akerson M.D.

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

9587 Clarkson Rd Rapid City SD, 57702

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Dr. Robert Akerson is a pathologist practicing in Rapid City, SD. Dr. Akerson is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Akerson can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Akerson 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

Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1978

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 39 years of experience

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Dr. Robert David Akerson M.D.'s Practice location

Dr. Robert Akerson, MD

9587 Clarkson Rd -
Rapid City, SD 57702
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