Dermatopathology
Dermatopathology is a subspecialty of general surgical pathology. Physicians in this field receive additional training in clinical dermatology beyond their general pathology training, gaining expertise in evaluating dermatologic specimens, and can obtain subspecialty boards in this area. UniPath boasts two board-certified dermatopathologists, Diane Heasley, D.O., and Joseph “Beau” Olivere, M.D., both of whom have completed fellowships at world-renowned institutions. Dermatopathologists specialize in identifying not only neoplasms (e.g. melanoma, squamous cell carcinoma) from skin biopsies, but also inflammatory diseases (e.g. psoriasis, eczema), systemic disorders (e.g. connective tissue disorders, pemphigus vulgaris), infectious diseases (e.g. herpes, scabies, fungal infections), and metabolic disorders (e.g. hyperlipidemias, amyloidosis). Currently, we work with some of the largest dermatology, family practice, internal medicine, and plastic surgeon groups in the region. Turnaround time on most skin cases is 24-48 hours. UniPath’s state-of-the-art laboratory processes specimens with a constant focus on quality; the tissue is Please feel free to contact UniPath with questions, comments, or suggestions on anything we might be able to do to help advance the quality of your patients’ care. |
processed under the supervision of one of the dermatopathologists with particular attention to proper orientation, sectioning, and inking of margins. The final slides are all reviewed by the dermatopathologists to ensure proper orientation and full section cutting. UniPath offers a full menu of diagnostic histochemical and immunohistochemical stains. This gives our dermatopathologists, and all of our pathologists for that matter, the best opportunity to provide the highest levels of diagnostic service for your patients. Also, our physicians are available to you for consult whenever you may need. At UniPath, we are proud to be your partner in patient care.