Dr. Richard Wells MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1007 Goodyear Ave Gadsden AL, 35903About
Dr. Richard Wells is a pathologist practicing in Gadsden, AL. Dr. Wells is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Wells can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Wells 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 Va Sch of Med, Charlottesville Va 1969
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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