Dr. James Morris Smith M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
3115 Pine Ave Suite 108 Waco TX, 76708About
Dr. James Smith is a pathologist practicing in Waco, TX. 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
Univ of Ok Coll of Med, Oklahoma City Ok 1995
Baylor College of Medicine 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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