How to Send Us a Consult
We accept pathology consultations from pathologists, providers, or patients seeking a second opinion. We also provide second reviews for patients seeking definitive care at the University of Maryland Medical Center.
For Pathologists
We are happy to provide our opinion on your challenging cases across the spectrum of anatomic pathology.
Please send the following to the contact below:
- Relevant slides and blocks
- Copy of the patient's demographic sheet
- Copy of your report
- A letter explaining your question(s) about the case
Contact Us
University of Maryland School of Medicine
22 S. Greene St., B-level / Anatomic Pathology
Baltimore, MD 21201
Email: Stephanie Dampier, Supervisor
Phone: 410-328-5525
Fax: 410-328-5508
Business hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to get the best out of your consult?
Slides: Please send only the slides that are relevant to the diagnostic question. We do not need to review all slides in most cases.
Blocks: If you anticipate we will need to perform ancillary testing, please send one representative tissue block. Please do not send all available tissue blocks. If we need additional tissue blocks or unstained slides, we will fax a request to your office.
Report: Please send a copy of your report, even if you have not verified the case.
FAQ
Who will review the consult?
You may request review by a specific pathologist or service, but we routinely assign consults to the relevant subject matter expert in all cases.
How long does a consult report take to result?
Expect a report by fax in less than 5 business days for most cases. Cases requiring extensive ancillary testing or cases in which we need to request additional materials may take longer.
How does billing work?
For consultations requested by a pathologist, we will bill your practice directly.
When will I get my case materials (slides and/or blocks) back?
All patient materials will be returned by FedEx to your lab a few days after the report has been verified. In some cases, the pathologist may request to keep one or more slides for teaching purposes. You may decline this request or send a recut slide in place of the original slide if you prefer.
For Non-Pathology Clinicians
It is UMMC policy that all relevant pathology be reviewed by our pathologists to ensure an accurate primary diagnosis before definitive surgical or medical therapy. We are happy to provide our opinion on your patient’s pathology.
Please have the original pathology group that made the primary diagnosis send the following to the contact below:
- Relevant slides and blocks
- Copy of the patient's demographic sheet
- Copy of your report
- A letter explaining your question(s) about the case
If you have trouble finding contact information for the original diagnostic team, please contact our office for assistance.
Contact Us
University of Maryland School of Medicine
22 S. Greene St., B-level / Anatomic Pathology
Baltimore, MD 21201
Email: Stephanie Dampier, Supervisor
Phone: 410-328-5525
Fax: 410-328-5508
Business hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
How to get the best out of your consult for confirmation?
Slides: Please send only the slides that are relevant to the diagnostic question. We do not need to review all slides in most cases.
Blocks: If you anticipate we will need to perform ancillary testing, please send one representative tissue block. Please do not send all available tissue blocks. If we need additional tissue blocks or unstained slides, we will fax a request to your office.
Report: Please send a copy of your report, even if you have not verified the case.
FAQ
Who will review the consult?
You may request review by a specific pathologist or service, but we routinely assign consults to the relevant subject matter expert in all cases.
How long does a consult report take?
Expect a report to appear in the Epic EMR in less than 5 business days for most cases. Cases requiring extensive ancillary testing or cases in which we need to request additional materials may take longer.
How does billing work?
Confirmation cases are billed to patient insurance.
When will the outside pathologist who made the original diagnosis get their materials (slides and/or blocks) back?
All patient materials will be returned by FedEx to the lab that made the original diagnosis a few days after the report has been verified. In some cases, the pathologist may request to keep one or more slides for teaching purposes. The original diagnostic lab may decline this request or send a recut slide in place of the original slide if that is their preference.
Our Consultants
Cardiothoracic Pathology: Dr. Allen Burke, Dr. Rachel Fanaroff
Genitourinary Pathology: Dr. Teklu Legesse, Dr. Allen Burke
Gynecologic Pathology: Dr. Olga Ioffe, Dr. Paul Staats, Dr. Amy Plotkin
Breast Pathology: Dr. Olga Ioffe, Dr. Amy Plotkin, Dr. Paul Staats
Renal Pathology: Dr. Cinthia Drachenberg, Dr. Amy Plotkin
Head & Neck Pathology: Dr. John Papadimitriou
Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology: Dr. William Twaddell, Dr. Nima Sharifai
Neuropathology/Ophthalmic Pathology: Dr. Heather Ames, Dr. Nima Sharifai
Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology: Dr. Michael Kallen
Hematopathology: Dr. Rima Koka, Dr. Laura Wake, Dr. Michael Kallen
Cytopathology: Dr. Paul Staats, Dr. Olga Ioffe, Dr. Teklu Legesse, Dr. Rachel Fanaroff
Autopsy: Dr. Allen Burke
Dermatopathology: Dr. J. Margaret Moresi, Dr. Teklu Legesse