
Dr. LaFarra Young, MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
2500 N STATE ST JACKSON MS, 39216About
Dr. LaFarra Young is a pathologist practicing in Lake Charles, LA. Dr. Young is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Young can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Young 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- Pediatric Pathology
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