Find a Forensic Pathologist in Tucson, Arizona (AZ)
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Local Forensic Pathologists
Dr. Cynthia M. Porterfield, MD
- 2825 East District Street
- Tucson,
- Arizona
- 85714
Specialties
- Anatomic Pathology
- Forensic Pathology
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Dr. James M. Byers, MD
- 1501 North Campbell Avenue
- Tucson,
- Arizona
- 85724
Specialties
- Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
- Chemical Pathology
- Forensic Pathology
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Tucson Information
Tucson, Arizona is home to 2 practicing forensic pathologists who have offices in 1 county and 2 zip codes, including zip codes 85724 and 85714.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Tucson has a population of 515,526, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 forensic pathologist for every 257,763 residents.
Arizona Information
Arizona has many famous tourist attractions and parks, including the Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, which was created when the dam was built. The Grand Canyon draws millions of visitors each year, and Phoenix, Scottsdale, Flagstaff each draw their own sun-seeking winter vacationers. Visit the world-famous O.K. Corral in Tombstone. Arizona’s population is 5,939,292, and Phoenix, the capital city, is home to a majority of those people. Entertainers Linda Ronstadt, Stevie Nicks, and Tanya Tucker were born here, along with architect Frank Lloyd Wright and former Supreme Court justice Sandra Day O’Connor.
According to 2005 Census estimates, Arizona has a population of 5,939,292. Of this population, 1,535,805 are under the age of 18 and 754,345 are at or above the age of 65.
Forensic Pathology Information
Description
Forensic pathology is the study of evidence from an unexpected or suspicious cause of death. A forensic pathologist uses medical knowledge applied to legal problems to investigate and evaluate causes of death. The forensic pathologist can also act as the coroner or medical examiner, or can perform a medical and legal autopsy for those officials.
