patologens
Patologens are medical doctors who specialize in pathology, the medical discipline that studies the causes and effects of disease through laboratory analysis of cells, tissues, and bodily fluids. They diagnose conditions by examining specimens collected during surgery, biopsy, or autopsy, and by interpreting laboratory tests such as histology, cytology, microbiology, and molecular assays. Pathologists provide essential diagnostic information to clinicians, guide treatment decisions, and contribute to prognosis and safety by ensuring laboratory quality and accuracy.
They work in hospital-based laboratories, private or reference laboratories, medical schools, and public health institutions. They
Becoming a pathologist requires a medical degree, completion of a residency in pathology, and board certification
In addition to diagnostic work, pathologists review results with clinicians, participate in tumor boards, supervise laboratory