The Division of Anatomic Pathology specializes in the visual detection of disease from tissue specimens. UPMC pathologists examine cells from organs involved in suspected disease - such as cancer of the liver, kidney, or breast - and analyze their changes and abnormalities.
The Division of Anatomic Pathology is organized into the following Centers of Excellence, each of which specializes in the pathology of a specific organ or system. This Centers of Excellence model enables the Department of Pathology to optimally serve clinical and surgical colleagues with subspecialty pathology expertise. Follow the links below to learn more about each of the Centers of Excellence.
Learn more about the Autopsy and Forensic Pathology Center of Excellence.
Learn more about the Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology Center of Excellence.
Learn more about the Cytopathology Center of Excellence.
Learn more about the Gastrointestinal Pathology Center of Excellence.
Learn more about the Genitourinary Pathology Center of Excellence.
Learn more about the Head and Neck Pathology Center of Excellence.
Learn more about the Division of Hematopathology.
Learn more about Magee-Womens Hospital Pathology, including the Breast and Gynecologic Center of Excellence and the Placental and Perinatal Center of Excellence.
Learn more about the Medical Renal Biopsy/Electron Microscopy Center of Excellence.
Learn more about the Division of Neuropathology.
Learn more about the Division of Pediatric Pathology.
Learn more about the Thoracic Pathology Center of Excellence.
Learn more about the Division of Transplantation Pathology.