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Sue Chang, MD

Cytopathologist

Gender: Female
Experience: 16 years

About Sue Chang, MD

Sue Chang, MD is a cytopathologist and anatomic pathologist. Dr. Sue Chang has 16 years of experience in cytopathology.

Education

Sue Chang, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

Sue Chang, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since June 18, 2010, and her NPI number is 1235450776. Dr. Chang certified her NPI information on 11/21/2020.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. Sue Chang, please call (626) 256-4673.

Cytopathologist

Dr. Sue Chang is a Cytopathologist in Duarte, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing diseases by looking at single cells and small clusters of cells in tissue samples. As a Cytopathologist, Sue Chang, MD performs microscopic examination and diagnosis of cells. Cytopathology is the detection of abnormal cells to diagnose disease. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Cytopathologists include cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Cytopathologists include scraping, sponging, fine needle aspiration, and pap smear.

A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the "Pap" test. However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.

Cytopathologists in Duarte, CA

Anatomic Pathologist

Dr. Sue Chang is an Anatomic Pathologist in Duarte, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing diseases by analyzing tissue samples. As an Anatomic Pathologist, Sue Chang, MD performs laboratory tests to determine the nature and severity of illness. Anatomic Pathology is the examination of cells, tissues, and organs for signs of disease. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Anatomic Pathologists include skin, breast, and colon cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Anatomic Pathologists include electron microscopy, fine needle aspiration, surgical biopsy, and autopsy.

A pathologist deals with the causes and nature of disease and contributes to diagnosis, prognosis and treatment through knowledge gained by the laboratory application of the biologic, chemical and physical sciences. A pathologist uses information gathered from the microscopic examination of tissue specimens, cells and body fluids, and from clinical laboratory tests on body fluids and secretions for the diagnosis, exclusion and monitoring of disease.

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