Taxonomy Code 207ZP0105X

The directory of Clinical Pathologists (Laboratory Medicine) in Davis, California was last updated 1/9/2024

Clinical Pathologists (Laboratory Medicine)
Taxonomy Code 207ZP0105X

Classification: Pathology

Description

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

Notes

Source: American Board of Medical Specialties, 2007.
www.abms.org [7/1/2007: definiton added, source added; 7/1/2011: modified source]

Additional Resources: American Board of Pathology, 2007.
http://www.abpath.org/.
American Osteopathic Board of Pathology, 2007.
http://www.osteopathic.org/certification

Board certification for Medical Doctors (MDs) is provided by the American Board of Pathology.
Board certification for Doctors of Osteopathy (DOs) is provided by the American Osteopathic Board of Pathology.