Dr. David L. Pittman M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
200 Portland St Columbia MO, 65201About
Dr. David Pittman is a pathologist practicing in Columbia, MO. Dr. Pittman is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Pittman can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Pittman 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 Ne Coll of Med, Omaha Ne 1977
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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