
Dr. Laurel B. Yocom M.D.
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1348 Ne Cushing Dr Suite 200 Bend OR, 97701About
Dr. Laurel Yocom is a pathologist practicing in Bend, OR. Dr. Yocom is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Yocom can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Yocom 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
In Univ Sch of Med, Indianapolis In 1979
Indiana University School of Medicine 1979
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Stephen Pool M.D.2705 Ne Conners Ave Bend OR 97701
- Dr. Keith Edward Krueger DMD1475 Sw Chandler Ave Bend OR 97702
- Dr. Bradley B Bryan M.D.1348 Ne Cushing Dr Bend OR 97701
- Dr. Gary Wayne Allen D.M.D.441 SW UMATILLA AVE STE 200 REDMOND OR 97756
- Dr. James Lewis Judd MD1348 Ne Cushing Dr Bend OR 97701
- Dr. Brian K. Stewart M.D.1348 Ne Cushing Dr Bend OR 97701
Nearest Hospitals
ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER - BENDl
2500 NE NEFF ROAD BEND OR 97701ST CHARLES MEDICAL CENTER - REDMONDl
1253 N CANAL BLVD REDMOND OR 97756ST CHARLES PRINEVILLEl
384 SE COMBS FLAT ROAD PRINEVILLE OR 97754