Dr. Roberta Smith DO
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
7600 Central Avenue Philadelphia PA, 19111About
Dr. Roberta Smith is a pathologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Smith is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Smith can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Smith 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
Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1980
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1980
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Cytopathology
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