Dr. James Christopher Britton MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
200 Hospital Dr Galax VA, 24333About
Dr. James Britton is a pathologist practicing in Galax, VA. Dr. Britton is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Britton can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Britton 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
University of Alabama School of Medicine 1982
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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