Ms. Norvelle A. Harris MD
Pathologist | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
222 North Sunset Avenue Suite C West Covina California, 91790About
Dr. Norvelle Harris is a pathologist practicing in West Covina, California. Dr. Harris is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Harris can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Harris 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
Abraham Lincoln College of Medicine
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1956
Board Certification
American Board of Pathology- Pathology
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Guest Speaker, American Cancer Society, 1998-2000 -
Awards
- Professional Woman of the Year, 1990, YMCA
- Los Angeles County Award
Internships
- Veterans Administration Hospital of Long Beach
Fellowships
- City of Hope
Professional Society Memberships
- College of American Pathologists (Previous Laboratory Inspector for Them for 10 Years)
Articles and Publications
- Published a Historical Novel and Poetry (2 Volumes), Now Available on Amazon.com
- Pathophysiology of Smoking for the American Cancer Society, 1989
- Recently Published Volume 1 of a four part Historical Novel and Two Volumes of Poetry
What do you attribute your success to?
- Her mother was her inspiration. She received her PhD at age 19.
Hobbies / Sports
- East Indian Dancing, Flower Arranging, Volunteer Church Activities, Landscape Garden Designing
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Joseph Hung Nguyen M.D.652 S Sunset Ave West Covina CA 91790