
Dr. Ikbal Alkhafaji MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
620 Howard Ave Altoona PA, 16601About
Dr. Ikbal Alkhafaji is a pathologist practicing in Altoona, PA. Dr. Alkhafaji is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Alkhafaji can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Alkhafaji 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 Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1989
University of Damascus / Faculty of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Pediatric Pathology
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