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Lester Layfield, MD, Pathology, Columbia, MO

LesterJ.LayfieldMD

Pathology Columbia, MO

Cytopathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Professor and Chairman Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences University of Missouri

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  • Office

    1 Hospital Dr
    Columbia, MO 65212
    Phone+1 573-882-1201
    Fax+1 573-884-4612

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1980 - 1984
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineInternship, Transitional Year, 1979 - 1980
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1979

Certifications & Licensure

  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2012 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1980 - 2024
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 1992 - 2023
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1997 - 2018
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1991 - 1992
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 1979 - 1980
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology Cytopathology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • University of Missouri Method Can Detect False-Positive Covid-19 Tests
    University of Missouri Method Can Detect False-Positive Covid-19 TestsNovember 18th, 2021
  • Study Finds More Accurate Method to Diagnose Pancreatic Cancer
    Study Finds More Accurate Method to Diagnose Pancreatic CancerNovember 6th, 2013