Dr. Barbara Walton MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
620 Howard Ave Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Barbara Walton is a pathologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Walton is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Walton can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Walton 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.
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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