
Dr. Theresa L Chafel MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
200 Se Hospital Ave Pathology Department Stuart FL, 34994About
Dr. Theresa Chafel is a pathologist practicing in Stuart, FL. Dr. Chafel is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Chafel can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Chafel 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
Suny-Hlth Sci Ctr At Syracuse, Coll of Med, Syracuse Ny 1986
State University of New York Upstate Medical University 1986
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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- Dr. Alma Reyes-trocchia MD715 Nw Flagler Ave Stuart FL 34994
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200 SE HOSPITAL AVE STUART FL 34995