Breast Pathology

Our Breast Pathology service provides diagnostic expertise in benign and malignant diseases of the breast, directed by fellowship-trained breast pathologists. Our focus is on high quality, evidence-based pathology with clear reports and easy access for our clinical colleagues, with whom we work very closely. Breast cases are signed out by one of our 3 breast pathologists, inclusive of two pathologists with dedicated fellowship training in breast pathology at Mayo Clinic. All new malignant diagnoses, challenging cases, and many benign diagnoses are reviewed in consensus within the team to ensure highest quality care for patients.

Our team participates in the weekly breast tumor board, providing key pathologic diagnostic information, allowing our clinical colleagues to make informed treatment decisions. We provide next day turnaround for most biopsies inclusive of estrogen and progesterone receptor testing, with complete HER-2 testing generally completed within 7 business days. We also offer molecular companion diagnostics at clinical request including PDL-1, PIK3CA, and Foundation One. Any of our pathologists are always available to discuss specific cases, emerging concepts in breast pathology, radiology-pathology correlation, or anything else related to the world of breast pathology.