
Anatomic Pathology
Overview
WashU Medicine Diagnostic Laboratory Services offers a variety of anatomic pathology services. WashU Medicine Pathology Services has field leading subspecialists in 17 subspecialities utilizing a portfolio of techniques and technology to provide patients with an accurate diagnosis.
Subspecialties
Our subspecialty model provides you with the expertise you need to provide a diagnosis with confidence.
Autopsy
Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology
Breast Pathology
Cytopathology
Dermatopathology
Frozen Section
Genitourinary Pathology
Gynecologic Pathology
Head and Neck Pathology
Hematopathology
Liver/GI Pathology
Renal Pathology
Molecular Pathology
Neuropathology
Ophthalmic Pathology
Pediatric Pathology
Thoracic Pathology
Clinicians

Joseph C Corbo, MD, PhD
Professor, Pathology & Immunology
Contact
- Email: jcorbo@wustl.edu
- Phone: 314-362-6254
Subspecialty: Neuropathology

Nidia Messias, MD
Associate Professor, Pathology & Immunology
Contact
- Email: m.nidia@wustl.edu
- Phone: 314-273-3039
Subspecialties: Autopsy, Genitourinary Pathology, Organ Procurement Organizations, Renal pathology

Bjial Parikh, MD, PhD
Associate Professor, Pathology & Immunology
Contact
- Email: bparikh@wustl.edu
- Phone: 314-273-7926
Subspecialty: Molecular

Highlights
Surgical pathology at WashU Medicine significantly advanced with Dr. Lauren V. Ackerman’s 1948 appointment, shifting the focus from autopsies to the evaluation of surgical specimens, thereby modernizing the field.
