Dr. John K Laverty MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
101 Page St Pathology Department New Bedford MA, 02740About
Dr. John Laverty is a pathologist practicing in New Bedford, MA. Dr. Laverty is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Laverty can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Laverty 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1958
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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