Procedure Description:

What is a Dermatopathologist?

Dermatopathologists are physicians who after completing their training in either dermatology or pathology pursued additional training in accredited programs for the interpretation of skin biopsies. These physicians integrate the clinical information with microscopic observations of the biopsy from the patient to provide diagnostic information to the treating physician. Dermatopathology is a consultative service to the referring dermatologist and not simply a laboratory test. The accurate microscopic interpretation of the biopsy is important in the selection of appropriate therapies.

From ASDP Website.

Dermatopathologists at SMG:

• Christopher Allen Dowling, MD: Board Certified in Dermatopathology, Anatomic Pathology, and Laboratory Medicine. Member, American Society for Dermatopathology
• Robert Cawley, DO: Board Certified in Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Dermatopathology Consultants:  For additional expert consultative interpretation, we refer to Dr. Terence J. Harrist and Strata Pathology Services.

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Patient Dermatology Information:

The Dermatology Channel

American Academy of Dermatology skin cancer information

National Cancer Institute melanoma information