Dr. Michele N. West
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
32 President Street Hempstead NY, 11550About
Dr. Michele West is a pathologist practicing in Hempstead, NY. Dr. West is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. West can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. West 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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What are the symptoms of juvenile lupus?
I wouldn’t jump to the conclusion that your child has lupus. Please consult your pediatrician for evaluation. READ MORE
How do you treat ringworm on the scalp?
Please be sure it’s actually a fungal infection. But most dermatophytes are treated with topical antifungals READ MORE
Questionable looking mole that could be cancer?
Most moles are benign. The criteria for cancerous moles are if it’s evolving or becoming larger quickly, discolored, irregular bordered, asymmetrical, diameter size. Please consult a dermatologist for evaluation. READ MORE
What tests should I do for gonorrhea?
Testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia are a simple urine sample or swab of purulent discharge. But now we use urine. READ MORE
How long can I expect my results from a stool analysis?
Depends on what’s being tested or the laboratory process. Please give the lab at least 3-5 days. READ MORE
Does a pathologist perform autopsies?
Yes, pathologists do perform autopsies. Forensic pathology specializes in autopsies. READ MORE
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