Dr. Andrew D Vanderheyden M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
250 Mercy Dr Dubuque IA, 52001About
Dr. Andrew Vanderheyden is a pathologist practicing in Dubuque, IA. Dr. Vanderheyden is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Vanderheyden can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Vanderheyden 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
New Jersey College of Dentistry 2004
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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