Second Opinions
Request a Review
A second expert review should be your first step when confronted with a potentially life-changing diagnosis. Pathology reports may seem definitive, but they are a subjective interpretation made by a human being, and you deserve an expert review by one of our world-class academic pathologists.
You may request a review by a specific pathologist or service, but we routinely assign consults to the relevant subject matter expert in all cases.
If you are interested in a second opinion, please contact the pathology lab that made the primary diagnosis and request that your case be forwarded to our department. If you have trouble finding their contact information, 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.
Report & Billing
Our Report
Outside Consults: 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.
Confirmation Cases: Our reports will appear in the Epic EMR. Results are typically available 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.
Billing
Outside Consults: For consultations requested by a pathologist, we will bill your practice directly.
Confirmation Cases: Confirmation cases are billed to patient insurance.
Our Consultants
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
Frequently Asked Questions
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 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. Outside consult reports will be faxed to you. Confirmation case reports will appear in the Epic EMR.
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.