Karen D. Tsuchiya, MD

Clinical Cytogeneticist

Dr. Karen D. Tsuchiya is a Clinical Cytogeneticist in Seattle, WA with special training and skill in studying dysfunctions of the human genome. As a Clinical Cytogeneticist, Karen D. Tsuchiya, MD performs diagnostic testing to detect genetic disorders. Clinical Cytogenetics is chromosome analysis. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Clinical Cytogeneticists include tumors, blood cancer, and other chromosome abnormalities. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Clinical Cytogeneticists include blood and tissue analysis.

A clinical cytogeneticist demonstrates competence in providing laboratory diagnostic and clinical interpretive services dealing with cellular components, particularly chromosomes, associated with heredity.

Clinical Cytogeneticists in University District, Seattle, WA

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Anatomic Pathologist

Dr. Karen D. Tsuchiya is an Anatomic Pathologist in Seattle, WA with special training and skill in diagnosing diseases by analyzing tissue samples. As an Anatomic Pathologist, Karen D. Tsuchiya, 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 University District, Seattle, WA

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Clinical Molecular Geneticist

A clinical molecular geneticist demonstrates competence in performing and interpreting molecular analyses relevant to the diagnosis and management of human genetic diseases and is a consultant regarding laboratory diagnosis of a broad range of inherited disorders.

Clinical Molecular Geneticists in University District, Seattle, WA

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