At Golden State Dermatopathology, we understand that accurate diagnosis forms the foundation of effective treatment. Our slide consultation service offers physicians and healthcare providers access to expert second opinions from our team of board-certified dermatopathologists led by the internationally renowned Dr. Timothy H. McCalmont.
When you request a slide consultation from Golden State Dermatopathology, you’re choosing a streamlined yet comprehensive process designed for maximum efficiency and accuracy. Upon receiving your case materials, our team carefully reviews all submitted slides, clinical information, and previous diagnostic reports to form a complete clinical-pathological picture.
Our dermatopathologists personally examine each submission using advanced diagnostic techniques. What sets our consultation service apart is the personal communication between our pathologists and referring providers.
Unlike many laboratories where direct access to pathologists is limited, we prioritize accessibility. Our dermatopathologists are available to discuss findings, answer questions, and collaborate on treatment approaches.
Golden State Dermatopathology offers 100% digital capability, revolutionizing how consultations are conducted. Traditional glass slides can be digitized using whole-slide imaging technology, creating high-resolution digital images that our dermatopathologists can examine anywhere, anytime.
This digital transformation allows for virtual sharing of slides with the referring physician, enabling collaborative review and discussion of findings without geographic limitations. Digital archiving also ensures that historical slides remain available for comparison with future specimens, supporting longitudinal patient care.
Our dermatopathology lab is led by Dr. Timothy H. McCalmont, an internationally recognized board-certified dermatopathologist. During the last three decades, he has earned a distinguished reputation for both primary diagnosis and second opinion consultations. While skilled in all diagnostic dermatopathology, Dr. McCalmont has special expertise in the evaluation of melanocytic tumors, cutaneous lymphomas, and adnexal tumors.
Our team also includes Dr. Michael Wang, a board-certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist who completed his residency at the Mayo Clinic and pursued a two-year dermatopathology fellowship at the University of California, San Francisco. Dr. Wang specializes in treating various skin diseases, including skin cancers, eczema, psoriasis, and auto-immune disorders, with a special interest in oral mucosal diseases.
Dr. Emily Green brings additional expertise in melanoma, basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, adnexal tumors, and inflammatory skin diseases, completing our comprehensive dermatopathology consultation team.
Golden State Dermatopathology offers an extensive range of ancillary testing options that complement our slide consultation service. When standard histopathological examination requires further investigation, we employ advanced techniques, including:
What truly distinguishes our consultation service is our commitment to accessibility and communication. Referring providers can consult directly and easily with our pathologists about specific cases. Unlike many reference laboratories where pathologists remain behind the scenes, our dermatopathologists actively engage with referring physicians, fostering collaborative relationships that enhance patient care.
At Golden State Dermatopathology, we view each consultation as an opportunity to contribute to excellent patient care through accurate diagnosis and meaningful collaboration with referring providers. Our commitment to diagnostic excellence, advanced technology, and accessible consultation makes us the ideal partner for dermatology practices seeking expert second opinions and primary tissue diagnoses.
