Dr. Jimmy L Costin MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
5301 Virginia Way Suite 300 Brentwood TN, 37027About
Dr. Jimmy Costin is a pathologist practicing in Brentwood, TN. Dr. Costin is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Costin can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Costin 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 Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1978
University Of Oklahoma College Of Medicine 1978
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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