Alan Proia
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2100 Erwin Rd Durham NC, 27710About
Dr. Alan Proia is a pathologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Proia is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Proia can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Proia 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.
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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Awards
- 2001 Redbook Magazine
- 2009 Guide to America's top Physicians, Consumers' Research Council of Ame
- Duke University Eye Center 1997 Golden Globe Award for Resident Education
- 1985 Dolly Green Scholar, Research to Prevent Blindness
Treatments
- Autopsy Pathology, Biochemistry, Image Analysis
Professional Memberships
- Member North Carolina Medical Society
- Member Eastern Ophthalmic Pathology Society
- Fellow College of American Pathologists ()
- Member American Society for Investigative Pathology
- Member American Medical Association
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Nearest Hospitals
DUKE UNIVERSITY HOSPITALl
PO BOX 3814 DUMC ERWIN RD DURHAM NC 27710DUKE REGIONAL HOSPITALl
3643 N ROXBORO ROAD DURHAM NC 27704