Genitourinary Pathology
Our Genitourinary Pathology Service provides diagnostic expertise in diseases of the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. We evaluate biopsies and resections involving the prostate, kidney, urinary bladder and male reproductive system, and cover a wide spectrum of disorders, from non-neoplastic and inflammatory to oncologic processes. We provide specialized diagnostic work-up for our clients, including initial histologic evaluation with appropriate and targeted ancillary testing, including an array of immunologic and molecular tests. Our integrated reports are through, yet clear and concise, for optimal clinical decision making. All new malignancies and challenging cases are reviewed in consensus to ensure the highest diagnostic quality for our patients.
The director of our Genitourinary Pathology Service is Dr. Monica R. Phillips. Dr. Phillips completed anatomic and clinical pathology residencies at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, surgical pathology fellowship with a 3-month focus in gynecologic pathology at UCLA, and cytopathology fellowship at the University of Mississippi. Dr. Phillips directs the Genitourinary Pathology Service, Cytopathology laboratory, and is the Laboratory Medical Director for Cottage Health, overseeing laboratory services across Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories, Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital, Goleta Valley Cottage Hospital, and Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospital.
Contact: Dr. Monica Phillips (mphillips@sbch.org)
Our pathologists deliver high-quality, accurate, and timely reports, and are always available to discuss results.
