Pathology Doctors in Elmendorf Afb, AK Accepting Medicare

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Dr. Lee S Astle, M.D.
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5955 Zeamer Ave, 3 Mdss/sgsl, Elmendorf Afb, AK 99506
Phone: 907-580-6530    Fax: 907-580-1706
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Dr. Matthew Frederick Raines, M.D.
Pathology - Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
Medicare: Accepting Medicare Assignments
Practice Location: 5955 Zeamer Ave, Sgsl Laboratory, Elmendorf Afb, AK 99506
Phone: 907-580-2161    

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Pathology: 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. Pre-transfusion compatibility 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 marrow or stem cells for transplantation.


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