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David M. Kaufman, MD

Cytopathologist

Gender: Male
Experience: 18+ years

About David M. Kaufman, MD

David M. Kaufman, MD is a cytopathologist, dermatopathologist - pathologist, forensic pathologist, hematologist - pathologist, immunopathologist, neuropathologist, anatomic pathologist, anatomic & clinical pathologist, and pediatric pathologist. Dr. David M. Kaufman has 18+ years of experience in cytopathology.

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Education

David M. Kaufman, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.

Licenses

David M. Kaufman, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since October 24, 2005, and his NPI number is 1639169592. Dr. Kaufman certified his NPI information on 06/03/2022.

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To schedule an appointment with Dr. David M. Kaufman, please call (209) 577-1200.

Cytopathologist

Dr. David M. Kaufman is a Cytopathologist in Modesto, 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, David M. Kaufman, 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 Modesto, CA

Dermatopathologist - Pathologist

Dr. David M. Kaufman is a Dermatopathologist - Pathologist in Modesto, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing skin disorders. As a Dermatopathologist - Pathologist, David M. Kaufman, MD performs diagnostic laboratory analysis of tissue samples. Dermatopathology - Pathology is a dermatology and pathology subspecialty that microscopically studies hair, nail, and skin diseases; practitioners are also versed in atomic pathology. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Dermatopathologist - Pathologists include eczema, psoriasis, oral or genital herpes, and melanoma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Dermatopathologist - Pathologists include skin biopsy, immunohistochemistry, fluorescence microscopy, and flow cytometry.

A dermatopathologist is an expert in diagnosing and monitoring diseases of the skin including infectious, immunologic, degenerative, and neoplastic diseases. This entails the examination and interpretation of specially prepared tissue sections, cellular scrapings, and smears of skin lesions by means of light microscopy, electron microscopy, and fluorescence microscopy.

Dermatopathologist Pathologists in Modesto, CA

Forensic Pathologist

Dr. David M. Kaufman is a Forensic Pathologist in Modesto, CA with special training and skill in traditional medicine, forensic sciences, DNA technology, forensic serology, toxicology, trace evidence, and wound ballistics. As a Forensic Pathologist, David M. Kaufman, MD performs research on the circumstances leading up to a death, and examines cadavers to determine the deceased's identity, as well as the time, causes, and manner of death. Forensic Pathology is a pathology subspecialty that examines cadavers that have died unexpectedly or violently. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Forensic Pathologists include death by both natural causes (disease) and unnatural causes (injury, suicide, or homicide). Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Forensic Pathologists include reviewing law-enforcement information regarding a death, obtaining the deceased medical histories, collecting evidence through imaging tests and tissue samples during an autopsy, determining the manner and cause of death, preparing official autopsy reports, providing these reports to public and health and safety agencies, and testifying about these findings in court.

A forensic pathologist is expert in investigating and evaluating cases of sudden, unexpected, suspicious and violent death as well as other specific classes of death defined by law. The forensic pathologist serves the public as coroner or medical examiner, or by performing medicolegal autopsies for such officials.

Forensic Pathologists in Modesto, CA

Hematologist - Pathologist

Dr. David M. Kaufman is a Hematologist - Pathologist in Modesto, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing diseases of the blood. As a Hematologist - Pathologist, David M. Kaufman, MD performs diagnostic tests and clinical evaluations of patients' blood. Hematology - Pathology is a pathology subspecialty that studies blood diseases. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Hematologists - Pathologists include anemia, hemophilia, idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, deep venous thrombosis, lymphoma, and leukemia. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Hematologists - Pathologists include flow cytometry, immunocytochemistry, and bone marrow and lymph node biopsies.

A hematopathologist is expert in diseases that affect blood cells, blood clotting mechanisms, bone marrow and lymph nodes. This physician has the knowledge and technical skills essential for the laboratory diagnosis of anemias, leukemias, lymphomas, bleeding disorders and blood clotting disorders.

Hematologists Pathologists in Modesto, CA

Immunopathologist

A pathologist who specializes in the diagnosis of immunologic diseases.

Immunopathologists in Modesto, CA

Neuropathologist

A neuropathologist is expert in the diagnosis of diseases of the nervous system and skeletal muscles and functions as a consultant primarily to neurologists and neurosurgeons. The neuropathologist is knowledgeable in the infirmities of humans as they affect the nervous and neuromuscular systems, be they degenerative, infectious, metabolic, immunologic, neoplastic, vascular or physical in nature.

Neuropathologists in Modesto, CA

Anatomic Pathologist

Dr. David M. Kaufman is an Anatomic Pathologist in Modesto, CA with special training and skill in diagnosing diseases by analyzing tissue samples. As an Anatomic Pathologist, David M. Kaufman, 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.

Anatomic Pathologists in Modesto, CA

Anatomic & Clinical Pathologist

Dr. David M. Kaufman is an Anatomic & Clinical Pathologist in Modesto, CA with special training and skill in determining the origin, type, and severity of a disease. As an Anatomic & Clinical Pathologist, David M. Kaufman, MD performs laboratory tests to detect and treat the causes of illnesses. Anatomic Clinical Pathology is the study of disease in bodily fluid, tissues, and organs. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Anatomic & Clinical Pathologists include diabetes and cancer. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Anatomic & Clinical Pathologists include diagnostic tests on blood, urine, sputum, feces, spinal fluid, pleural fluid, and belly fluid, as well as 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.

Anatomic Clinical Pathologists in Modesto, CA

Pediatric Pathologist

A pediatric pathologist is expert in the laboratory diagnosis of diseases that occur during fetal growth, infancy and child development. The practice requires a strong foundation in general pathology and substantial understanding of normal growth and development, along with extensive knowledge of pediatric medicine.

Pediatric Pathologists in Modesto, CA

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