Dr. Lora Darrisaw M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3121 Panthersville Rd Decatur GA, 30034About
Dr. Lora Darrisaw is a pathologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Darrisaw is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Darrisaw can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Darrisaw 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1995
Medical College of Wisconsin 1995
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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