Dr. John D Rutherford MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
149 Drinkwater Rd Bay Saint Louis MS, 39520About
Dr. John Rutherford is a pathologist practicing in Bay Saint Louis, MS. Dr. Rutherford is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Rutherford can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Rutherford 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 Ms Sch Of Med 1969
University of Mississippi School of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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