Anatomic Pathology Services

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Anatomic Pathology Services

Call Client Services 804-828-PATH (828-7284); 1-800-363-9234

Anatomic Pathology incorporates the following laboratory services:

Autopsy
Our Service is staffed by faculty mentors who are certified in Anatomic Pathology, two Pathologists’ Assistants, a Pathology Lab Assistant, and one to two rotating Pathology Residents who perform 125 to 150 autopsies a year. There are expanding opportunities for clinical research in areas such as trauma, orthopedics, and other specialties.

Cytopathology
Cytopathology services offers expert cytologic interpretation and consultation of gynecological, non-gynecological and fine needle aspiration (FNA) specimens with the ultimate goal of attaining the most accurate and complete diagnosis possible. We utilize the most advanced technologies available including light microscopy, immunocytochemistry, special stains and liquid base mono-layer pap smear preparation (SurePath). We additionally offer FNA services to the VCU Medical Center hospitals and clinics and to patients referred from physicians for FNA to our Cytodiagnosis Center.

Neuropathology
Our department has two Board certified neuropathologists. We maintain a close working relationship with Neurology, Neuro-oncology, and Neurosurgery in clinical service and research efforts. Brain, nerve, and muscle biopsies as well as brains from autopsies are received from VCUHS, the Chief Medical Examiner's Office, and referring physicians for diagnosis. Two hundred brain autopsies are performed each year. Research specialties include epilepsy and tumors.

Surgical Pathology Services

Surgical Pathology
Surgical pathology offers full histology services including immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, and electron microscopy. Specialty services include:

Breast, Heart and Lung Pathology
Dermatopathology
Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT), Soft Tissue & Bone Pathology
Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology
Renal Pathology

The Anatomic Pathology Receiving area is located at the MCV campus in the Gateway Building, 1200 E. Marshall Street, 6^th floor, (804) 828-9739.

Leadership and Contacts in Anatomic Pathology:

	Celeste N. Powers, MD, PhD Chair of The Division of Anatomic Pathology Director of Anatomic Pathology Services, Surgical Pathology, and Cytopathology Department of Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 980662 Richmond, VA 23298-0662 Office: (804) 828-9739 cpowers@mcvh-vcu.edu
	H. Davis Massey, DDS, MD, PhD Director of Surgical Pathology Department of Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 980662 Office: (804) 828-9739 Fax: (804) 828-9749 hmassey@mcvh-vcu.edu
	Christine E. Fuller, MD Director of Neuropathology Director of Pathology Residency Training Program and Neuropathology Fellowship Department of Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 980662 Office: (804) 628-3011 cfuller@mcvh-vcu.edu
	Knarik Arkun, MD Director of Autopsy Pathology Department of Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 980662 Office: (804) 828-9737 karkun@mcvh-vcu.edu
	Jorge Almenara, PhD Manager, Anatomic Pathology Department of Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 980662 Richmond, VA 23298-0662 804-628-2949 jalmenara@mcvh-vcu.edu
	Mary Ann Pedigo, BS, CT(ASCP), CMIAC Supervisor, Cytopathology Laboratory Department of Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 980125 804-628-1288 mpedigo@mcvh-vcu.edu
	L. Gwenn Langston, BS, HT(ASCP) Supervisor, Histology Laboratory Department of Pathology Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 980662 Richmond, VA 23298-0662 804-828-4874 llangston@mcvh-vcu.edu
	Tasha Lea, MS, PA(ASCP) Pathologists' Assistant Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 980662 804-828-0558 tlea@mcvh-vcu.edu
	Jessica Perry, PA(ASCP) Pathologists' Assistant Virginia Commonwealth University PO Box 980662 804-828-2091 jperry@mcvh-vcu.edu