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Molecular Oncology
PathGroup is committed to providing diagnostic expertise, precision technologies and innovative services and relationships — all to give our clinician partners personalized information for targeted therapies that lead to the best possible patient outcomes.
Led by recognized experts in the field of molecular diagnostics and bioinformatics, PathGroup works with leading individual and contract research partners in developing platforms for improved molecular intelligence. Our molecular diagnostics facility includes a dedicated CLIA validation laboratory to accelerate delivery of new tests and modalities to the physicians we serve and the patients they treat.
Through our collaboration with GenoSpace™/Thomson Reuters™ we can provide unparalleled information on genes, gene variants and their therapeutic implications, and place diverse real-time data into clinically actionable context for oncologists and researchers. Because the knowledgebase is continuously updated, new biological relevance for existing genes or new gene discoveries are captured and seamlessly integrated.
Our comprehensive menu of services for both solid and hematolymphoid malignancies means that physicians have molecular interrogation tools with turnaround times appropriate for responsible therapeutic intervention and patient management.
PathGroup molecular testing menu:
- Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
- Sanger Sequencing
- Pyrosequencing
- Quantitative and Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (Q-PCR and QRT-PCR)
- Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
In addition, PathGroup supports this offering with oncology lab services, from clinical to genomic, all from a single source, with expertise and efficiency, across the continuum of patient care.
- Direct access to our team of pathologists
- Adherence to NCCN/CAP/ASCO/WHO testing guidelines and recommendations
- Clear, concise reporting
- Responsive customer service and extensive courier network
Molecular Oncology Team
Pranil Chandra, DO, FCAP, FASCP
Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Genomic and Clinical Pathology Services
Chief Medical Officer and Vice President, Genomic and Clinical Pathology Services
James L. Prescott, PhD, HCLD (ABB)
AVP of Molecular Diagnostic (MDx) Services
AVP of Molecular Diagnostic (MDx) Services
Eric Crawford, PhD, FACMG
Senior Scientific Director of Cytogenetics, FISH, and Microarray Services
Senior Scientific Director of Cytogenetics, FISH, and Microarray Services
Chris Coldren, PhD
Director of Bioinformatics
Director of Bioinformatics
Theresa Brown, PhD, FACMG
Director of Cytogenetics, FISH, and Microarray Services
Director of Cytogenetics, FISH, and Microarray Services
Rongqin Ren, MD, PhD
Cytopathologist, Molecular Pathologist
S. Michelle Shiller, DO, AP/CP, MGP
Molecular Genetic Pathologist
Molecular Genetic Pathologist
Benjamin Saylor, MD
Hematopathology, Molecular Genetic Pathologist
Hematopathology, Molecular Genetic Pathologist
About Us
We offer best-in-class testing combined with innovation, scientific expertise and collaboration in support of clinical trials and diagnostic submissions. We work with leading BioPharma and CRO partners to develop tailored solutions in improving your probability of success.
In your search for a clinical research partner, a CRO who understands the unique needs of your program and acts as an extension of your team will put you on the road to success. PathGroup works to understand the nature of the project and the team members. Our scientific team and board-certified pathologists are recognized experts in their field of anatomic, molecular pathology and bioinformatics.
PathGroup’s research facility is comprised of more than 80,000 square feet of lab space centrally located in Nashville, Tenn. We feature state-of-the-art molecular, anatomic and validation/development labs. PathGroup combines methodical details with vast experience to enable successful clinical trial testing across our portfolio. Our commitment to quality practices encompasses documentation, project management, data management and operating procedures. Our team approach to communication throughout the process ensures a collaborative focus on achieving your goal.
Contact us to schedule time to discuss your project:
Douglas E. Shirley
Doug Shirley joined PathGroup as our Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in November 2022. He brings over 25 years of healthcare finance and revenue cycle management. Doug came to PathGroup from Surgical Partners where he was Senior Vice President, CFO of National Group & Head of Enterprise Revenue Cycle Management. He was responsible for the National Group’s financial performance and the overall Revenue Cycle functions. Prior to Surgical Partners his experience includes 8+ years with The Cooper Health System in Camden, NJ where he was Senior Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer and was responsible for the overall system financial performance and strategic direction. Doug has also held senior level positions with PricewaterhouseCoopers, Ardent Health Services and Ernst & Young. Doug graduated University of Georgia with a Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance.
Clinical
PathGroup’s clinical pathology laboratory is committed to personalized, around-the-clock service, with same-day testing available. Our staff functions as a partner to physician practices, providing expert laboratory interpretation and consultation for the best in patient care. With a local network of professional, regulatory, and technological expertise, PathGroup provides the following clinical laboratory services to our clients:
- General Chemistry
- Hematology
- Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
- Coagulation
- General Immunology
- Urinalysis
- Microbiology
- Medical Drug Screens
- Infectious Disease Testing
- Prenatal Services
- Hormone Testing
- Allergy Testing
The PathGroup Advantage
Our clinical pathology department provides fast, accurate information to physicians making vital decisions about diagnosis and treatment. Our physician-centric, patient focused approach includes:
- Board-certified pathologists in subspecialty areas of clinical pathology
- Fastest turnaround times in the industry: 24 hours for routine tests
- Most results available to attending physicians within 24-48 hours of specimen delivery
- 97% of tests performed in-house, with state-of-the-art equipment
- Easy online ordering and results reporting
- Contracted with more than 100 Managed Care Providers
- Patient-friendly billing policies
- Full Suite of Business Solutions, including client assisted billing and Lab Management
- Innovative technology solutions for patients and physicians, including iPhone, iPad and web-based applications
- The latest in proprietary and industry-standard technology; over 425 live interfaces with more than 50 EHR/EMR providers
- Direct access to pathologists for post-analytical support when ordering follow-up tests
- Client staff members have direct access to expert pre-analytical support when ordering and requesting tests
- Test menu constantly expanding to accommodate client requests and needs
- Personalized, custom panels and reflex rules available; custom notification rules upon request.
- Courier services for specimen pick-up; supplies delivered to our clients on a daily basis
- Quick-response, expert consultation from experienced pathologists
- Medical director services available to hospitals and other laboratories
- Full range of additional anatomic and molecular laboratory services for comprehensive service from a single source
In keeping with our commitment to excellence in pathology and laboratory medicine, we maintain certifications in multiple states, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) as well as the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA). Our physician group provides volunteer surveyors for the Laboratory Accreditation Program of the College of American Pathologists, in the of spirit of a peer based, educational approach to inspections.
Dermatology
PathGroup provides academic caliber, state of the art dermatopathology services with a personalized patient focus. As a physician-centric organization, we understand and respect the highly personal nature of the practice of medicine. Our dermatopathologists contact our physician partners directly to discuss difficult and unusual cases for proper clinicopathologic evaluation, providing invaluable information and support for patient care decisions.
Key Services
The quality of dermatopathology service is one of the most significant factors in determining the quality of care you deliver to your patients, and ultimately patient outcomes. Our dermatology testing menu is built on a core offering of the latest and most accurate in:
- Routine Biopsies
- Histochemical and Immunohistochemical Staining
- Direct Immunofluorescence Testing
- Flow Cytometry
- Fluorescent In Situ Hybridization (FISH)
- Molecular Testing
Why PathGroup?
Our physician-centric, patient focused approach has made PathGroup an industry leader and trusted partner for quality patient care.
- Direct Dermatopathologist consultation readily available; notification in the case of malignant melanoma and other serious conditions
- Direct reporting; clear, accurate and prompt results
- Daily pick-up of specimens
- Industry leading turn-around time on reports
- 24 hours on routine biopsies
- 48-72 hours when special stains required
- Immunohistochemical, Immunofluorescence, and Immunoperoxidase stains performed in-house
- Dermatopathology-specific requisitions
- Clear, concise reporting including color photomicrographs in unusual cases
- Robust Quality Assurance Program, with 5% of cases reviewed retrospectively by a second pathologist
- On-site subspecialty pathology teams providing consultation when necessary at no additional charge
- Innovative technology solutions, including iPad, iPhone and web-based applications
- Full range of additional clinical and molecular laboratory services for comprehensive service from a single source
PathGroup is pleased to announce their recent partnership with Atlanta Dermatopathology in Atlanta, Georgia. For more information about services offered at Atlanta Dermatopathology, click here.
Infectious Disease
Molecular Testing for Infectious Disease
In the ever-changing world of molecular diagnostics, PathGroup utilizes the most advanced, proven diagnostic tests and techniques available to detect disease, with the fastest turnaround times in the industry. We are committed to providing quick, definitive diagnostic information to our physician partners, enabling them to make swift and confident treatment decisions that result in better patient outcomes.
As a physician-centric organization, we understand and respect the highly personal nature of the practice of medicine. Our pathologists contact our physician partners directly to discuss individual cases when necessary or requested, providing invaluable information and support for patient care decisions.
Key Services
PathGroup offers FDA-approved, high sensitivity and specificity assays for infectious disease testing. We understand that the speed and quality of diagnostic service is essential to physician practices. Our infectious disease testing menu is built on a core offering of the latest and most accurate screening technologies and includes:
Viral Infectious Disease
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)
Bacterial Infectious Disease
- Chlamydia/ Gonorrhea
- Group B Strep Screens
- Vaginosis and Vaginitis
- Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
Why PathGroup?
Our physician-centric, patient focused approach has made PathGroup an industry leader and trusted partner for infectious disease testing and quality patient care.
- Dedicated team of expert molecular pathologists with direct consultation readily available
- Extensive courier system network
- Industry-leading turnaround time on reports; 24 hours in most cases
- High sensitivity and specificity assays
- Utilizing only proven, clinically relevant technologies
- Rapidly evolving test menu, encompassing the most current NCCN, CAP and ASCO guidelines and recommendations
- Robust Quality Assurance Program
- Clear, concise reporting including color images and mapping
- Innovative technology solutions, including iPad, iPhone and web-based applications
- Full range of additional clinical and anatomic laboratory services for comprehensive service from a single source
Billing
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Patient- and Practice- Friendly Billing
PathGroup is committed to providing a streamlined billing experience for hospitals, physician practices and patients alike. Our primary goal is to offer a superior billing service and continually improve our quality.
- We accept all insurances
- PathGroup maintains preferred provider status with an extensive nationally contracted payer list, including Aetna, CIGNA, Humana, BlueCross BlueShield-BlueCard
- We maintain extensive contracts with local and regional insurance plans
- Uninsured/Self-Pay Patients are billed at a discounted rate
In-House Managed Care Team
PathGroup maintains contracts with over 400 Managed Care Organizations. In addition, we provide our clients with a dedicated team of knowledgeable staff to assist navigating the billing of claims through Managed Care. PathGroup will accept every insurance and bill patients in accordance with appropriate legal guidelines. Every effort is made to provide patients with a hassle-free experience, keeping their best interest in mind.
Dedicated Billing Staff
Our Business Office provides clients and patients with a direct customer service professional who will research and respond to all billing inquiries in a timely, accurate, and friendly manner. Our team is specially trained to help clients and patients with all billing questions—including complex billing issues that require research and
follow-up.
Hours of Operation:
Patient Billing Customer Service (regarding patient statements)
Monday through Thursday – 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CST
Friday – 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. CST
PathGroup 855-627-4002
Client Billing Customer Service (regarding client statements)
Monday through Friday– 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. CST
866-728-4435 / 615-221-4463
Associated Pathologists
Associated Pathologists, LLC d/b/a PathGroup, is the largest physician owned pathology group in the United States. With more than 175 pathologists, we provide a wide range of anatomic, clinical and molecular services to hospitals, multi-speciality groups, surgery centers, physician offices and other clinical reference laboratories, and have done so since 1965. Associated Pathologists is an academic style group practice that has superb range and depth of experience, expertise and certifications in all subspecialty areas of pathology.
PathGroup Mobile
PathGroup’s iPhone/iPad application makes it possible for healthcare providers to review pathology, cytology, clinical and esoteric laboratory reports anywhere, any time. PathGroup Mobile provides access to patient results as soon as they are released, as well as providing historical trending capabilities.
Click here to download the PathGroup Mobile application.
Downloading PathGroup Mobile:
- From the home screen of your iOS device, tap on the App Store icon.
- In the Search box, type in PathGroup Mobile.
- Tap on the PathGroup Mobile app icon. From the next screen, you can view information about the app and see screenshots.
- Tap on the Free button. The button will change color and say Install App. Tap on the Install App button and enter your iTunes account password.
How to Use PathGroup Mobile for iPad and iPhone:
Log In
- Enter your username and password, then tap Log In to continue. You can log in to PathGroup Mobile using your existing PathConnect username and password.
Search for Reports
- If you log in as a physician, the system will automatically display reports for procedures and orders placed in the last four days. You can click the magnifying glass icon to set other search options.
- If you log in as office staff, the system will display the search screen, where you can set your active location. You can limit your search to a specific physician, a certain date range, a particular patient, or abnormal reports only.
View Reports
- After setting your search options and tapping the Done button, PathGroup Mobile will retrieve a list of reports. The list can be sorted by name or procedure date.
- Tap on a report in the list to load and view it. You can scroll through multiple pages by swiping up and down. You can zoom the report using the pinch gesture.
- When your iPad is in portrait mode, the report list will be hidden when you view the report. You can click the Report List button to see the list again. When your iPad is in landscape mode, the report list will be locked to the left side of the screen.
Directory of Services
- Access the PathGroup Directory of Services through PathGroup Mobile by tapping on the Directory of Services tab at the bottom of the screen.
Changing Your Password
- You can change your password on the User Info screen.