Dr. Diana M Padgett M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
235 Cantrell Ave Harrisonburg VA, 22801About
Dr. Diana Padgett is a pathologist practicing in Harrisonburg, VA. Dr. Padgett is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Padgett can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Padgett 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
Georgetown University in Washington DC 2003
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Pediatric Pathology
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