Dr. Debra Hanks MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
263 Pearson Dr Suite 108 Porterville CA, 93257Rating
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Dr. Debra Hanks is a pathologist practicing in Porterville, CA. Dr. Hanks is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Hanks can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Hanks 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 Ca, San Francisco, Sch of Med, San Francisco Ca 1988
University of California 1988
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Hematology Pathology
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26501 AVENUE 140 PORTERVILLE CA 93257