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Dr. Denise Ross identified specializing in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, 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. and CytopathologyCytopathology
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..

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License

Dr. Denise Ross has been confirmed to have a license in Virginia.

Education

Dr. Ross attended medical school at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and graduated in 1971 having 41 years experience.

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