Why Choose Us

MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine consists of a comprehensive Clinical and Anatomical Pathology laboratory. Located on the Georgetown University Campus, we value our strong connection between academic excellence, education, and clinical research activities. Certified by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Department serves as a leader in a wide variety of diagnostic pathology services committed to the highest standards of care. Our faculty members are nationally and internationally recognized and most have advanced subspecialty training. Along with our dedication to the rapid delivery of diagnostic test results, the Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is dedicated to teaching and mentoring of the leaders of the future. Our educational programs include a Pathology Residency program, Fellowship in Cytopathology, active roles in graduate/medical programs at Georgetown University, and Pathologist’s Assistants and Medical Technology student clinical affiliations. We invite you to please see the individual clinical services specific to the given areas below:

Our Services Include: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Anatomic Pathology

Clinical Programs and Services
Laboratory Services:

The MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Department of Pathology provides a wide range of anatomical pathology services including:

• Autopsy
• Consultation/Second Opinion Services
• Cytopathology
• Electron Microscopy
• Hematopathology
• Histology
• Immunofluorescence
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Renal Pathology
• Neuropathology
• Ophtalmic Pathology
• Surgical Pathology
• Transplant Pathology

Clinical Pathology

Clinical Programs and Services
Laboratory Services:

The MedStar Georgetown University Hospital Department of Laboratory Medicine provides a wide range of Clinical pathology services including:

• Transfusion Medicine
• Chemistry
• Coagulation
• Hematology
• Microbiology
• Histocompatibility (HLA)
• Cell Therapy Manufacturing
• Point of Care testing