
Dr. Forrest Lee Tucker MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
101 Elm Ave Se Administrative Suite Roanoke VA, 24013About
Dr. Forrest Tucker is a pathologist practicing in Roanoke, VA. Dr. Tucker is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Tucker can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Tucker 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 1980
University of Virginia / Main Campus 1980
University of Virginia School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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- Dr. George Kevorkian DDS895 E Washington Ave Vinton VA 24179
- Dr. Pragna Dhimant Sheth MD1906 Belleview Ave SE Roanoke VA 24014
- Dr. Kenneth Martin Algino M.D.1906 Belleview Ave SE Roanoke VA 24014
- Dr. Joy Bradley M.D.1802 Braeburn Dr Salem VA 24153
- Dr. Robert Marion White MD1906 Belleview Ave SE Roanoke VA 24014
- Dr. Brian Wesley Watson M.D.101 Elm Ave Se Roanoke VA 24013
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180 FLOYD AVENUE ROCKY MOUNT VA 24151