Diseases and ConditionsAnatomical Pathology A pathologist is a
medical doctor who examines bodies and body tissues, and who is
responsible for performing laboratory tests. A pathologist helps
other physicians reach diagnoses and is an important member of
the treatment team. Pathologists have completed medical school
and must have at least four years of advanced medical education
in a residency training program to be eligible to take board
certification examinations. Pathologists are board-certified
through the American Board of Pathology. Most pathologists
receive training in both clinical and anatomical pathology. In
addition, pathologists can further specialize in certain areas,
such as: Dermatopathology. A subspecialty of both pathology and
dermatology; these specialists interpret skin biopsies.
Dermatopathological results can help diagnose common skin
diseases, as well as complex immunological diseases. Cellular
pathology. This is the study of cellular alterations in disease
(also called cytopathology). C