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Laura Pope Hale MD PHD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
40 MEDICINE CIR DURHAM NC, 27710About
Dr. Laura Hale is a pathologist practicing in DURHAM, NC. Dr. Hale is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Hale can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Hale 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.
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- Dr. Cynthia Guy M.D.Duke University Medical Ctr Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Valerie Ann Murrah D.M.D.Unc School Of Dentistry Chapel Hill NC 27599
- Dr. Rajesh Dash M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Michael Datto M.D.Duke University Medical Ctr Durham NC 27710
- Dr. Sarah M Bean MD4101 N Roxboro St Durham NC 27704
- Dr. Anand Lagoo M.D.2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC 27710
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PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704