Dr. Selwyn J Baptist MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
94 Old Short Hills Rd Livingston NJ, 07039About
Dr. Selwyn Baptist is a pathologist practicing in Livingston, NJ. Dr. Baptist is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Baptist can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Baptist 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
Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute 1970
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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