Dr. Mark N. Burns M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
417 W 3rd Ave Albany GA, 31701About
Dr. Mark Burns is a pathologist practicing in Albany, GA. Dr. Burns is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Burns can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Burns 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
Emory University School Of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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