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Dr. Benjamin Lichtiger identified specializing in PathologyPathology
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 Pathology, Clinical Pathology and Blood Banking & Transfusion MedicineBlood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety, and appropriate blood utilization. Pretransfusion compatability testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma constituents.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Pathology.

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Dr. Lichtiger is affiliated with 2 hospitals:

Methodist Hospital W Pavillion
6447 Main St
Houston, TX

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License

Dr. Benjamin Lichtiger has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Lichtiger attended medical school at Universidad de Buenos Aires Facultad de Medicina and graduated in 1964 having 48 years experience. Additional Pathology training was conducted at University of Texas, M D Anderson Cancer Center. Additional Pathology training was conducted at Michael Reese Hospital Medical Center.

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