Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

The University of Florida Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine provides services to Shands Jacksonville Medical Center, UF clinics and other healthcare providers and facilities in Jacksonville and surrounding areas. The pathology department offers a comprehensive range of pathology and laboratory services, as well as private consultative services in breast pathology, autopsy and toxicology. Primary care physicians, surgeons and specialists at Shands Jacksonville and other healthcare facilities across the country rely on the expertise available in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

The department employs ten full-time UF pathologists and two clinical laboratory scientists whose specialties cover all areas of anatomical and clinical pathology, as well as subspecialties including molecular pathology, hematopathology, cytopathology and clinical toxicology. In addition to clinical service, the department offers a combined anatomical pathology/clinical pathology residency training program and fellowships in cytopathology and breast pathology. Faculty members have received national and international recognition for their contributions to research, education and integrated patient care.

Featured Services

Personalized Breast Health &
Second Opinion Services

Helping patients assess their risks and treatment options for breast cancer.

UF Regional Center for Autopsy Services

Expert consultations available for postmortem examination