Ellen L Polisky M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2233 W Division St Chicago IL, 60622About
Dr. Ellen Polisky is a pathologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Polisky is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Polisky can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Polisky 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1982
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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