Renal Pathology

Procedure Description:

Renal pathology is a subspecialty of anatomic pathology that deals with the diagnosis and characterization of medical disease (non-tumor) of the kidneys.  Renal pathologists work closely with nephrologists and transplant surgeons, who typically obtain diagnostic specimens via percutaneous renal biopsy.  The renal pathologist must synthesize findings from light microscopy, electron microscopy and immunoflourescence to obtain a definitive diagnosis.  Medical renal diseases may affect the glomerulus, the tubules and interstitium, the vessels, or a combination of these compartments.

Spectrum Pathologist specializing in Renal Pathology:

Douglas Dressel, MD