Having a biopsy taken can be a trying situation for anyone but you, the patient, need to be assured that our group of highly trained, highly respected Board Certified Anatomic Pathologists will provide definitive diagnosis on your case. Many times a patient may ask "what is a pathologist and what is their role with my diagnosis and potential treatment?

Below is an explanation which will help you understand the role of a pathologist.

What is a Pathologist?

A pathologist is a medical doctor who specializes in the study of disease, including its causes, effects and development.  When any tissue or body fluid is removed at a physician’s office or in a hospital, this sample is given to a pathologist to examine.  After examination under a microscope and other necessary tailored tests, the pathologist will provide feedback to the treating physician regarding the existence of any disease process.  For certain diseases, the pathologist will also play an informative role in providing feedback to the treating physician regarding the diagnosis and monitoring treatment.

Where to send your biopsy

If you, or a member of your family, should ever need to have a biopsy taken, you should ask your physician:

  1. Are you sending MY BIOPSY to a laboratory specializing in ANATOMIC PATHOLOGY and does that laboratory have BOARD CERTIFIED ANATOMIC PATHOLOGISTS specializing in areas such as:

    • Dermatopathology

    • GI Pathology

    • Hematopathology

    • GYN Pathology

    • Breast Pathology

  1. Does the laboratory have the EXPERIENCE, QUALITY, SERVICE AND REPUTATION in specific areas of anatomic pathology.

  2. YOU have the right to specify the LABORATORY AND PATHOLOGIST YOU want to have your biopsy reviewed.

CPC Pathology should be that laboratory.