
Dr. Dale F. Andres DO
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
1111 6th Ave Mercy Medical Center Des Moines IA, 50314About
Dr. Dale Andres is a pathologist practicing in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Andres is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Andres can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Andres 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
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences 1973
Des Moines University College of Osteopathic Medicine 1973
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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