
Dr. Joseph D Gifford MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
275 W 12th St Peru IN, 46970About
Dr. Joseph Gifford is a pathologist practicing in Peru, IN. Dr. Gifford is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Gifford can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Gifford 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 Ca, San Diego, Sch of Med, La Jolla Ca 1980
Indiana University School of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
Emergency MedicineAmerican Board of Emergency MedicineABEM
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- Dr. Wei Liu M.D.1907 W Sycamore St Kokomo IN 46901
- Dr. Douglas E Eglen M.D.1907 W Sycamore St Kokomo IN 46901
- Dr. Marvin D Dziabis MD275 W 12th St Peru IN 46970
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