Procedure
Biopsy
Removal of a small sample of tissue to be examined under a microscope, often to check for cancer.
Also called: tissue biopsy, needle biopsy, core biopsy
Who Can Help with Biopsy?
- Surgical Oncologists
A surgeon who removes tumors and treats cancer with surgery.
- General Surgeons
A surgeon who operates on the abdomen, skin and soft tissues, including hernia repair, gallbladder removal and appendectomy.
- Interventional Radiologists
A radiologist who uses imaging to guide minimally invasive procedures, such as opening blocked blood vessels, placing catheters and treating tumors.
- Radiologists
A physician who reads X-rays, CT scans, MRIs, ultrasounds and other medical images to help diagnose illness.
- Oncologists
A physician who diagnoses and treats cancer with chemotherapy, immunotherapy and other medicines.
Where Practices List Biopsy
Cities where practice websites say they offer it.
- Chicago, IL (409)
- Los Angeles, CA (169)
- Lakeland, FL (37)
- Bradenton, FL (26)
- Miami, FL (24)
- Savannah, GA (17)
- West Islip, NY (16)
- Southlake, TX (15)
- Anchorage, AK (13)
- Fort Myers, FL (12)
- Huntsville, AL (12)
- Lafayette, CO (12)
- West Des Moines, IA (12)
- Denver, CO (10)
- Doral, FL (9)
- Houston, TX (8)
- Panama City, FL (8)
- Arlington Heights, IL (7)
- Annapolis, MD (4)
- Victoria, TX (4)
Related
General information, not medical advice. Ask a provider about biopsy and what is right for you.