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Molecular Genetic Pathologist - Hickory, NC

We found 6 molecular genetic pathologist in Hickory, NC. See refinement options below.

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Dr. Georgia K. Olympio, M.D.

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Hematopathology, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Dermatopathology, Chemical Pathology, Immunopathology

1899 Tate Boulevard SE, Hickory, NC

Dr. Georgia Olympio's areas of specialization are immunopathology, chemical pathology, and forensic pathology; she sees patients in Hickory, NC. She is a graduate of the University of Florida College of Medicine.
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Dr. Kelly E. Highland, MD

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Hematopathology, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Dermatopathology, Chemical Pathology, Immunopathology

1899 Tate Boulevard SE, Hickory, NC

Dr. Kelly Highland practices immunopathology, chemical pathology, and forensic pathology in Hickory, NC. She attended Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
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Dr. Joseph V. Vogel, M.D.

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Hematopathology, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Dermatopathology, Chemical Pathology, Immunopathology

1899 Tate Boulevard SE, Hickory, NC

Dr. Joseph Vogel's areas of specialization are immunopathology, chemical pathology, and forensic pathology; he sees patients in Hickory, NC.
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Dr. James L. Parker, M.D.

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Hematopathology, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Dermatopathology, Chemical Pathology, Immunopathology

1899 Tate Boulevard SE, Hickory, NC

Dr. James Parker's areas of specialization are immunopathology, chemical pathology, and forensic pathology; he sees patients in Hickory, NC. He is a graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.
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Dr. Mark R. Atkins, M.D.

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Hematopathology, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Dermatopathology, Chemical Pathology, Immunopathology

1899 Tate Boulevard SE, Hickory, NC
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Dr. Robert T. Sterling, M.D.

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Hematopathology, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine, Dermatopathology, Chemical Pathology, Immunopathology

1899 Tate Boulevard SE, Hickory, NC

Dr. Robert Sterling is an immunopathology, chemical pathology, and forensic pathology specialist in Hickory, NC.

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What is Molecular Genetic Pathology?

Molecular genetic pathology is a medical specialty that integrates pathology and genetics to diagnose, analyze, and monitor genetic disorders. This specialty is critical to understanding why certain people acquire or are born with certain health conditions. Molecular genetic pathologists sequence and assess patients' nucleic acids (DNA and RNA) and look for mutations that signal the presence or risk of inherited genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis or sickle cell anemia. Molecular genetic pathologists can detect these potential genetic abnormalities, such as trisomy (extra chromosome) and monosomy (missing chromosome). Molecular genetic pathologists are physicians with additional training in pathology and molecular genetics and generally work in a laboratory using advanced equipment and technology. Conditions which a molecular genetic pathologist may diagnose include:

Developmental conditions
Tumors
Leukemia and lymphomas
Hematologic (blood) disorders
Pharmacogenetics (drug reactions or sensitivities)
Inherited and infectious diseases

Children and adults may be asked to submit blood or cheek swab specimens for analysis by a molecular genetic pathologist. Molecular genetic pathologists also perform prenatal diagnostic tests or screenings to determine if an infant has or is at risk for a condition. This helps caregivers prepare and care for their baby before birth. Genetic pathologists may use the following:

Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) tests, which can identify genetic fragments of disease
Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification, which can make and enlarge copies of DNA
CRISPR technology, which can identify parts of DNA in a cell

After a test is completed, molecular genetic pathologists can interpret test results and advise patients on risk, prevention, and treatment options. Molecular genetic pathologists may collaborate with cytogeneticists, hematopathologists, clinical pathologists, geneticists, and hematologists.