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Dr. Peter Luk, MD

  • 600 Grant Street
  • Gary,
  • Indiana
  • 46402

Specialties

  • Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
  • Chemical Pathology
  • Cytopathology
  • Dermatopathology
  • Hematology
  • Nuclear Medicine
Gender
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Merrillville Information

Merrillville, Indiana is home to 1 practicing chemical pathologist who has an office in the zip code 46410.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Merrillville has a population of 31,525, which gives it a specialist to resident ratio of 1 chemical pathologist for every 31,525 residents.

Indiana Information

Indiana’s population is 6,271,973, and most of the state’s population is located in the north, near the Lake Michigan shoreline, and is part of the greater metro Chicago area. Indiana became a state in 1816, and boasts many historical sites and covered bridges, numerous state parks and forests, hunting and fishing, and a variety of golf courses. Centrally located Indianapolis is home to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, hosting the world-famous 500-mile auto race every year. This capital and largest city of Indiana also hosts a Civil War museum, a planetarium, and the Indiana Historical Society, among many other attractions.

According to 2005 Census estimates, Indiana has a population of 6,271,973. Of this population, 1,566,280 are under the age of 18 and 774,303 are at or above the age of 65.

Chemical Pathology Information

Description

Chemical pathology is the study of the cause and progress of diseases by using chemistry and other laboratory study. A chemical pathologist uses biochemical data from the study of tissues, cells and fluids from the body to aid in detecting, confirming and monitoring diseases. This specialist can act as a clinical consultant in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

 
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