
Dr. Jeff Paul Sims MD
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
620 Skyline Dr Jackson Tennessee, 38301About
Dr. Jeff Sims is a pathologist practicing in Jackson, Tennessee. Dr. Sims is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Sims can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Sims 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 Louisville Sch of Med, Louisville Ky 1991
Board Certification
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
Provider Details
Internships
- Vanderbilt University
Fellowships
- University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine); US Air Force Active Duty, 1996-2000; Lackland Air Force Base
Professional Society Memberships
- College of American Pathologists, American Society for Clinical Pathology, US and California Academy of Pathology, American Association of Blood Banks, Tennessee Association of Blood Banks
Articles and Publications
- Cutis 63(6): 341-343, 1999
Hobbies / Sports
- Playing Drums, Running, Hiking
Favorite professional publications
- Modern Pathology Journal, Archives of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Dr. Jeff Paul Sims MD's Practice location
Jackson Pathology Group
620 Skyline Dr -Jackson, Tennessee 38301Get Direction
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Nearest Hospitals
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200 W CHURCH ST LEXINGTON TN 38351MILAN GENERAL HOSPITALl
4039 HIGHLAND ST MILAN TN 38358TENNOVA HEALTHCARE-REGIONAL JACKSONl
367 HOSPITAL BLVD JACKSON TN 38305