Dr. Jorge Fernando Cruz benitez MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
301 University Blvd Utmb Health Pathology. 5. 220 Mary Moody Northen Building, Rt. 0428 Galveston TX, 77555About
Dr. Jorge Cruz benitez is a pathologist practicing in SAN ANTONIO, TX. Dr. Cruz benitez is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Cruz benitez can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Cruz benitez 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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