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Dr. James Brandt Elston MD

Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

4200 Houma Blvd Department Of Pathol Metairie LA, 70006
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Dr. James Elston is a pathologist practicing in Metairie, LA. Dr. Elston is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Elston can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Elston 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

La State Univ Sch of Med In New Orleans, New Orleans La 1980

Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans 1980

Board Certification

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 38 years of experience

Dr. James Brandt Elston MD's Practice location

Practice At 4200 Houma Blvd Department Of Pathology

4200 Houma Blvd Department Of Pathol -
Metairie, LA 70006
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