Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Pathology Partner in Asheville, NC
Founded in 1951, PML Pathology has maintained a legacy of exceptional service and uncompromising quality in diagnostic pathology. Our team of board-certified pathologists and skilled professionals delivers timely, accurate results through advanced diagnostic technologies and personalized consultative services. Specializing in surgical pathology, cytopathology, and molecular diagnostics, we serve patients, physicians, and hospitals across Western North Carolina. With subspecialty expertise in dermatopathology, gastrointestinal, breast, urologic, and hematopathology, we ensure comprehensive diagnostic solutions tailored to complex medical needs. Our commitment to innovation is evident in our integration of molecular diagnostics, including HPV testing via in situ hybridization and PCR technology for sexually transmitted infections.We prioritize rapid turnaround times, with 24-hour reporting for routine cases and immediate accessibility for challenging diagnoses. Our pathologists actively collaborate with clinical teams to provide multidisciplinary insights, ensuring optimal patient care. As a locally rooted practice, we combine decades of experience with cutting-edge methodologies to meet evolving healthcare demands. Our rigorous quality assurance programs, including 100% rescreening of high-risk Pap tests, underscore our dedication to precision. By maintaining affiliations with regional hospitals and integrating electronic medical records, we offer seamless, data-driven diagnostic support. This combination of expertise, technology, and personalized service positions us as a trusted partner in healthcare diagnostics.
Services
Histology
Cytology
Molecular Pathology
Dermatopathology
Gastrointestinal Pathology
Breast Pathology
Urologic Pathology
Hematopathology
Immunohistochemistry
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- Board-certified pathologists with subspecialty training in dermatopathology, GI, and hematopathology
- 24-hour turnaround time for routine surgical pathology cases
- In-house molecular testing for HPV, chlamydia, and gonorrhea
- Direct pathologist consultation for complex case reviews
- EMR integration for automated reporting and requisitioning
Associations and certifications
- College of American Pathologists
Services
Surgical Pathology
PML Pathology provides comprehensive surgical pathology services including frozen section analysis and subspecialty diagnostics. Our board-certified pathologists utilize advanced immunohistochemistry techniques and molecular testing to evaluate surgical specimens with 24-hour turnaround times for routine cases. Specialized expertise in dermatopathology, gastrointestinal, and breast pathology ensures accurate diagnoses for complex conditions.
Molecular Diagnostics
Our molecular pathology lab offers in-house testing for HPV using in situ hybridization, plus chlamydia and gonorrhea detection via PCR technology. We employ fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) for bladder cancer analysis and maintain partnerships for expanded genetic testing services through approved reference laboratories.
Gynecologic Cytology
PML processes 49,000 annual Pap tests using ThinPrep liquid-based cytology and automated imaging systems. Our board-certified cytopathologists ensure high-grade lesion detection with 100% rescreening for abnormal histories. HPV reflex testing and infectious disease panels provide comprehensive women's health diagnostics with 2-4 day reporting times.
Dermatopathology
Our dermatopathology service evaluates inflammatory and neoplastic skin conditions using routine microscopy, immunofluorescence, and molecular testing. All cases are reviewed by board-certified dermatopathologists with 24-hour turnaround times. Specialized testing includes direct immunofluorescence for blistering disorders and immunoperoxidase stains for tumor characterization.
Hematopathology
PML's hematopathology services include bone marrow examination, flow cytometry for lymphoid processes, and immunophenotyping. Our board-certified hematopathologists correlate laboratory data with clinical findings to diagnose blood disorders, providing expert consultation for leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma cases with rapid turnaround for critical results.
People
Joseph D. Coppock
Pathologist
Board-certified in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology with fellowship training in breast/gynecologic and bone/soft tissue pathology. Joined PML in 2023 after practicing in Madison, WI.
Meryl L. Goldstein
Pathologist
Board-certified in Cytopathology with 25+ years experience. Completed fellowships at Memorial Sloan-Kettering and University of Virginia. Joined PML in 1999 after academic appointments.
Christopher P. Kragel
Pathologist
Cytopathology and hematopathology specialist with Duke University fellowship training. Joined PML in 2015 after completing fellowships at Duke University Medical Center.
Tram N. Pham
Pathologist
Dermatopathology specialist board-certified by American Board of Pathology. Joined PML in 2008 after completing dermatopathology fellowship at Duke University Medical Center.
Nathan R. Shumaker
Pathologist
Hematopathology specialist with fellowship training from University of New Mexico. Joined PML in 2021 after completing residency at University of Virginia.
Questions
What pathology specialties does PML offer?
PML provides surgical pathology, cytopathology, and molecular diagnostics with subspecialty expertise in dermatopathology, gastrointestinal, breast, urologic, and hematopathology.
How quickly are test results delivered?
Routine surgical pathology cases receive 24-hour turnaround. Gynecologic cytology reports within 2-4 days, with molecular testing available in-house for faster infectious disease diagnostics.
Can pathologists consult on complex cases?
Yes, our board-certified pathologists offer direct consultation for challenging diagnoses, including multidisciplinary reviews for breast cancer and hematopathology cases.
What molecular testing capabilities exist?
We perform HPV testing via in situ hybridization, chlamydia/gonorrhea PCR, and bladder cancer FISH testing, with partnerships for expanded reference laboratory services.
How does PML ensure diagnostic accuracy?
We maintain a 100% rescreening program for high-risk Pap tests, 5% random rescreening, and quarterly correlation studies between cytology and surgical pathology findings.
Reviews (2)
Donna Younkin
Mar 25, 2022
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I can't get anyone to respond to me. I have sent them two messages, and also called and got an answering center who wouldn't talk to me unless I had a bill number, which I don't - that is part of the problem I am trying to resolve. VERY UNPROFESSIONAL.especially as all I am trying to do is pay them.
Taurey Claire Callaway
Sep 09, 2021
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This company NEVER sent me a bill and never attempted to file my lab work under my insurance. However, they did put my account in collections and cause me to spend countless hours on the phone trying to track them down through the rude and sketchy collection agency they hired. I recently got out of the hospital and days of my recovery time have been spent trying to even get this company to answer thier phone and figure out why billing is so incompetent.
