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Denise Jacob MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
200 HAWKINS DR DEPT OF IOWA CITY IA, 52242About
Dr. Denise Jacob is a pathologist practicing in IOWA CITY, IA. Dr. Jacob is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Jacob can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Jacob 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. Munir-zakary Raja Tanas MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Matthew Krasowski MD200 Hawkins Dr Iowa City IA 52242
- Dr. Henry J Carson M.D.321 E Market St Iowa City IA 52245
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MERCY MEDICAL CENTER - CEDAR RAPIDSl
701 10TH STREET SE CEDAR RAPIDS IA 52403