Dr. David John Francis M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
7592 Metropolitan Dr Suite 405-407 San Diego CA, 92108About
Dr. David Francis is a pathologist practicing in San Diego, CA. Dr. Francis is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Francis can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Francis 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
Yale Univ Sch of Med, New Haven Ct 1972
Yale School of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
Provider Details
Fellowships
- Scripps Clinic 1993
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