
Dr. Larry Joseph Heller MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1212 Pleasant #ll3 Des Moines IA, 50309About
Dr. Larry Heller is a pathologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Heller is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Heller can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Heller 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
Univ Of Ia Coll Of Med- Iowa City Ia 1978
Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas 1978
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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Practice At 1212 Pleasant #ll3
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Dale F. Andres DO1111 6th Ave Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Michael J Daly DO3200 Grand Ave Des Moines IA 50312
- Dr. Richard Kent Scupham MD1212 Pleasant Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Gregory Alan Schmunk M.D.1914 Carpenter Ave Des Moines IA 50314
- Dr. Kathleen Kelley Hansen MD1212 Pleasant # Ll3 Des Moines IA 50309
- Dr. Carolyn Su-ying Pease M.D.1111 6th Avenue Des Moines IA 50314
Nearest Hospitals
IOWA METHODIST MEDICAL CENTERl
1200 PLEASANT STREET DES MOINES IA 50309IOWA LUTHERAN HOSPITALl
700 EAST UNIVERSITY AVENUE DES MOINES IA 50316