The gastrointestinal (GI) subspecialty division of Hospital Pathology Associates works with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, liver and biliary system. Our team’s primary focus is to translate existing and evolving knowledge about gastrointestinal (GI) diseases into state-of-the-art care of patients. In addition, we work closely with the internists, gastroenterologists, surgeons and oncologists in daily
The autopsy subspecialty division of Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) manages all adult autopsies provided in the Allina Health system. We perform complete examinations, including a comprehensive evaluation of all organs, including the central nervous system. We also honor all requests by next of kin for limited examinations (e.g., “heart only”) to meet the specific needs
The gynecologic and perinatal pathology subspecialty division of Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) specializes in evaluating and diagnosing benign and malignant diseases of the female genital tract and placenta. Our team employs a variety of techniques to provide a comprehensive evaluation of tissues, including but not limited to histopathologic, immunohistochemical, molecular and cytogenetic analyses. We provide
The breast pathology subspecialty division of Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) deals with diseases of the breast, both male and female. The breast division is composed of four subspecialty trained breast pathologists and five other senior pathologists with a special interest in breast pathology. We are among the top in the field of breast pathology with
The cardiovascular subspecialty division of Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) includes seven pathologists with a particular interest in the pathology of the heart and blood vessels. In addition, the cardiovascular fellowship-trained pathologists of The Jesse E. Edwards Registry of Cardiovascular Disease are close working partners with HPA in evaluating cardiovascular and autopsy specimens.
The clinical pathology subspecialty division of Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) specializes in laboratory testing of blood and other bodily fluids and tissues and microscopic evaluation of individual cells to help doctors diagnose disease. Our clinical pathologists are responsible for Allina Health’s laboratories, and we work closely with the laboratory technologists and other staff to provide
The dermatopathology subspecialty division of Hospital Pathology Associates provides expertise in diagnosing all skin, hair and nail diseases. Composed of five dermatopathology fellowship-trained and board-certified pathologists with decades of experience, we offer a depth of knowledge unique to the area we are proud to serve. This level of education is key to addressing the more
The genitourinary pathology subspeciality division of Hospital Pathology Associates covers diseases of the bladder, kidney, ureters, prostate, testis, penis and adrenal glands. Our team is made up of seven senior pathologists with experience in genitourinary pathology. Some of our pathologists have academic appointments in the University of Minnesota Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and
The Head and Neck pathology subspecialty team at Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) is staffed by multiple dedicated pathologists who are committed to high-quality diagnostic evaluation of specimens from the ear, nose and throat. Our team works closely with otolaryngologists and other surgical practitioners who operate at Allina Health. We perform diagnostic examinations on a full
The Hematopathology subspecialty team at Hospital Pathology Associates (HPA) is staffed by multiple dedicated board-certified and senior pathologists with special interests in hematopathology. Our team provides an expert diagnostic evaluation of diseases of the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes. We perform and oversee bone marrow acquisition to ensure high-quality specimen collection and efficient allocation