
Dr. Nathan R Shumaker MD
Pathologist | Cytopathology
1215 Lee St Charlottesville VA, 22908About
Dr. Nathan Shumaker is a pathologist practicing in Charlottesville, VA. Dr. Shumaker is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Shumaker can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Shumaker 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.
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PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Hematology Pathology
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Nearby Providers
- Mark R. Wick OtherLEE ST CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22908
- Dr. Hina Shafique Qureshi M.D.2030 Avon Ct Charlottesville VA 22902
- Dr. James D. Gorham M.D. PH.D.1215 LEE ST CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22908
- Dr. Thomas D Bourne MDUva Hospital Charlottesville VA 22908
- Dr. Mark W Teague M.D.2331 SEMINOLE LN CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22901
- Dr. Yasmin I Lutterbie MD1215 Lee St Charlottesville VA 22908
Nearest Hospitals
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTERl
JEFFERSON PARK AVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22908MARTHA JEFFERSON HOSPITALl
500 MARTHA JEFFERSON DRIVE CHARLOTTESVILLE VA 22911