Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology
A Subspecialty Of Anatomic Pathology
About Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology
Stanford’s Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology service specializes examination of tissue obtained from the thorax, including lungs, trachea, thymus and chest wall, for evaluation of tumors as well as non-cancer related conditions such as inflammatory, infectious or immunologic lung disease, interstitial lung disease, neoplastic mediastinal and pulmonary disorders.
Our Services
Submit a Specimen
Our Faculty
Ancillary Testing
Stanford’s Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology service offers comprehensive diagnosis for wet tissue and consult cases related to neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders of the lung and the mediastinum.
Special expertise in exists in lung transplant pathology, thoracic oncology including mesotheliomas, tracheal pathology, pulmonary hypertension, vasculitis, interstitial lung disease, thymic pathology, granulomatous diseases and pediatric pulmonary pathology. Our service also offers evaluation of prognostic features relative to tumor immunotherapy via PD-L1 expression levels, ALK and ROS1 gene rearrangements and genetic mutations.
Primary Pathology Diagnosis
Stanford’s Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology service performs gross and microscopic examination and reporting of wet tissue cases.
Consultative Opinions & Case Reviews
Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology offers consultative opinions on challenging cases submitted from outside of the Stanford network. These consultations can be utilized to offer expert opinion, answer specific questions or confirm diagnosis.
All specimens and additional paperwork must be labeled with:
- A minimum of 2 patient identifiers (first and last name, date of birth, medical record number, pathology case ID)
- Specimen type and anatomic site
Consult Cases
To submit slides for case review, the following materials are required:
- Fully completed Stanford Anatomic Pathology requisition form, including the requesting provider’s full name and NPI.
- Pathology report (final or preliminary).
- Glass slides and/or FFPE block.
- Ancillary testing results or materials.
- Patient demographics (name, DOB, address, phone), so Epic Care Everywhere can be activated, if applicable.
For cases with paraffin-embedded tissue, providing unstained slides or the paraffin block will expedite the work-up for ancillary studies.
Fresh/Fixed Tissue Specimens
To submit fresh/fixed tissue for processing and review, the following materials are required:
- Fully completed Stanford Anatomic Pathology requisition form, including the requesting provider’s full name and NPI.
- Patient demographics (name, DOB, address, phone), so Epic Care Everywhere can be activated, if applicable.
- Submit specimen in proper transport media and seal container closed. See Test Directory for specimen collection instructions and stability information.
Consult and Fresh/Fixed specimens should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Anatomic Pathology
Attn: Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-7211
New Client Inquiries
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact:
ClinOpsContracts@stanfordhealthcare.org.
Shipping Guidelines
Package all materials securely according to the guidelines below and send via a padded envelope.
Glass slides: Package slides securely in plastic containers with bubble wrap to prevent glass breakage or damage in transit. Do not transport slides in cardboard folders. Stanford is not responsible for any glass slide damage in transport to our labs.
Paraffin blocks: Include ice packs to prevent wax melting. Stanford is not responsible for any tissue damage caused by extreme weather in transport to our labs.
Fresh/Fixed tissue: Seal specimen container closed. Place in biohazard bag and seal it closed. Ship specimen at appropriate temperature.
See Test Directory for specimen collection instructions and stability information.
SAMPLE SUBMISSION LOGISTICS
For more information on submitting cases, see the links below:
All Requisitions
Download Stanford Requisitions for specimen submission.
Account Set-up
Information on personalized requisitions, supplies, shipping and courier pick-up.
Pricing Inquiries
Pricing inquiries and contract information.
Billing
Billing policies, information and questions.
Results Web Portal
Request access or log-in to our client results portal.
Specimen Collection and Handling
Specifications for Specimen Collection and Handling.
Consult Service FAQ's
Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
Gerald Berry, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Cardiovascular Pathology
- Gastrointestinal-Hepatopancreatobiliary Pathology
- Head & Neck Pathology
- Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology
CONTACT
Email: gerald.berry@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 498-4987
More information about Gerald Berry:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/gerald-berry
Michael Ozawa, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology
- Medical Director, Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
- Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Cytopathology
- Head & Neck Pathology
- Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology
CONTACT
Email: mgozawa@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 739-6692
More information about Michael Ozawa:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/michael-ozawa
Charles Lombard, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Professor, Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology
CONTACT
Email: Charles_Lombard@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Charles Lombard:
https://profiles.stanford.edu/charles-lombard
Ancillary Testing
Our Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology group relies on a wide range of ancillary testing to support our case evaluation. The service offers a full spectrum of immunohistochemical stains, FISH, PCR and molecular studies for full diagnostic interpretation with clinical correlation.
Immunohistochemistry
We offer a comprehensive list of standard and special stains including PDL-1 via IHC.
Molecular Pathology
Cytogenetics/FISH
Our Molecular Diagnostics and Cytogenetics laboratories analyze tumors for gene mutations from lung carcinomas, such as EGFR, ALK, and ROS-1 for targeted and personalized therapy.
Electron microscopy services for ultrastructural analysis is also available.
Stanford’s Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology service offers comprehensive diagnosis for wet tissue and consult cases related to neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders of the lung and the mediastinum.
Special expertise in exists in lung transplant pathology, thoracic oncology including mesotheliomas, tracheal pathology, pulmonary hypertension, vasculitis, interstitial lung disease, thymic pathology, granulomatous diseases and pediatric pulmonary pathology. Our service also offers evaluation of prognostic features relative to tumor immunotherapy via PD-L1 expression levels, ALK and ROS1 gene rearrangements and genetic mutations.
Primary Pathology Diagnosis
Stanford’s Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology service performs gross and microscopic examination and reporting of wet tissue cases.
Consultative Opinions & Case Reviews
Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology offers consultative opinions on challenging cases submitted from outside of the Stanford network. These consultations can be utilized to offer expert opinion, answer specific questions or confirm diagnosis.
close Our Services
All specimens and additional paperwork must be labeled with:
- A minimum of 2 patient identifiers (first and last name, date of birth, medical record number, pathology case ID)
- Specimen type and anatomic site
Consult Cases
To submit slides for case review, the following materials are required:
- Fully completed Stanford Anatomic Pathology requisition form, including the requesting provider’s full name and NPI.
- Pathology report (final or preliminary).
- Glass slides and/or FFPE block.
- Ancillary testing results or materials.
- Patient demographics (name, DOB, address, phone), so Epic Care Everywhere can be activated, if applicable.
For cases with paraffin-embedded tissue, providing unstained slides or the paraffin block will expedite the work-up for ancillary studies.
Fresh/Fixed Tissue Specimens
To submit fresh/fixed tissue for processing and review, the following materials are required:
- Fully completed Stanford Anatomic Pathology requisition form, including the requesting provider’s full name and NPI.
- Patient demographics (name, DOB, address, phone), so Epic Care Everywhere can be activated, if applicable.
- Submit specimen in proper transport media and seal container closed. See Test Directory for specimen collection instructions and stability information.
Consult and Fresh/Fixed specimens should be shipped or delivered via courier to:
Stanford Anatomic Pathology
Attn: Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology
300 Pasteur Drive, Room H2110
Stanford, CA 94305
Phone: 650-723-7211
New Client Inquiries
To arrange to be set up as a new client, please contact:
ClinOpsContracts@stanfordhealthcare.org.
Shipping Guidelines
Package all materials securely according to the guidelines below and send via a padded envelope.
Glass slides: Package slides securely in plastic containers with bubble wrap to prevent glass breakage or damage in transit. Do not transport slides in cardboard folders. Stanford is not responsible for any glass slide damage in transport to our labs.
Paraffin blocks: Include ice packs to prevent wax melting. Stanford is not responsible for any tissue damage caused by extreme weather in transport to our labs.
Fresh/Fixed tissue: Seal specimen container closed. Place in biohazard bag and seal it closed. Ship specimen at appropriate temperature.
See Test Directory for specimen collection instructions and stability information.
SAMPLE SUBMISSION LOGISTICS
For more information on submitting cases, see the links below:
All Requisitions
Download Stanford Requisitions for specimen submission.
Account Set-up
Information on personalized requisitions, supplies, shipping and courier pick-up.
Pricing Inquiries
Pricing inquiries and contract information.
Billing
Billing policies, information and questions.
Results Web Portal
Request access or log-in to our client results portal.
Specimen Collection and Handling
Specifications for Specimen Collection and Handling.
Consult Service FAQ's
Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions.
close Submit a Specimen
Gerald Berry, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Professor of Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Cardiovascular Pathology
- Gastrointestinal-Hepatopancreatobiliary Pathology
- Head & Neck Pathology
- Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology
CONTACT
Email: gerald.berry@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 498-4987
More information about Gerald Berry:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/gerald-berry
Michael Ozawa, MD, PhD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology
- Medical Director, Stanford Cancer Center South Bay
- Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Cytopathology
- Head & Neck Pathology
- Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology
CONTACT
Email: mgozawa@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 739-6692
More information about Michael Ozawa:
https://med.stanford.edu/profiles/michael-ozawa
Charles Lombard, MD
APPOINTMENTS
- Clinical Professor, Pathology
PRACTICE AREAS
- Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
- Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology
CONTACT
Email: Charles_Lombard@stanford.edu
Phone: (650) 723-7211
More information about Charles Lombard:
https://profiles.stanford.edu/charles-lombard
close Our Faculty
Ancillary Testing
Our Pulmonary & Thoracic Pathology group relies on a wide range of ancillary testing to support our case evaluation. The service offers a full spectrum of immunohistochemical stains, FISH, PCR and molecular studies for full diagnostic interpretation with clinical correlation.
Immunohistochemistry
We offer a comprehensive list of standard and special stains including PDL-1 via IHC.
Molecular Pathology
Cytogenetics/FISH
Our Molecular Diagnostics and Cytogenetics laboratories analyze tumors for gene mutations from lung carcinomas, such as EGFR, ALK, and ROS-1 for targeted and personalized therapy.
Electron microscopy services for ultrastructural analysis is also available.
close Ancillary Testing
Residencies and Fellowships
Anatomic Pathology Residency Programs
Stanford Pathology offers a 3-year Anatomic Pathology residency and 4 year combination residencies in Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology and Anatomic Pathology/Neuropathology.
Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Stanford offers an ACGME-accredited Fellowship in Surgical Pathology, which includes rotations in Thoracic Pathology.