
Dr. Jerry C Depriest MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1150 N 18th St Suite 102 Abilene TX, 79601About
Dr. Jerry Depriest is a pathologist practicing in Abilene, TX. Dr. Depriest is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Depriest can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Depriest 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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The University of Texas School of Medicine at San Antonio 1983
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- Dr. Bertram B Geeslin MD1150 N 18TH ST STE 102 ABILENE TX 79601
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