Fee-for-service Autopsy list
The CAP has not investigated the training or experience of any individual on this list. Before engaging the services of any such individual, please conduct your own investigation and assessment of the qualifications of that individual. THE COLLEGE OF AMERICAN PATHOLOGISTS DOES NOT ENDORSE ANY INDIVIDUAL ON THE LIST AND HEREBY DISCLAIMS ANY RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ACTIONS OF SUCH INDIVIDUAL.
This list is maintained in the hopes of providing families with options when an autopsy is not otherwise available through their local hospital or medical examiner/coroner. In addition to the financial and logistical details, family members inquiring about autopsy services from providers on this list should consider asking pertinent questions such as:
- “Will the autopsy help answer the question(s) we have about the death?”
- “How many fee-for-service autopsies have you performed in the last year?”
- “How can we facilitate review of medical records prior to the autopsy?”
- “What facilities do you use for histology and special staining of tissue sections?”
- “How soon should I expect a final autopsy report?”
The answers to these and other relevant questions (such as questions about toxicology and/or other postmortem blood testing in certain situations) should help inform the decision-making process in selecting a fee-for-service autopsy pathologist.
| State | Perform COVID Aumiddlesies | Contact Information | Autopsy Type | |
| AL |
If COVID positive, we do not autopsy. If suspected, we hold the decedent and test for COVID first. Only autopsy if negative. |
Amy C. Gruszecki, MSFS, DO Forensic Pathologist American Forensics, LLC Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas Phone: 214-221-2700 Fax: 972-692-6676 www.usaforensics.com Board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology; Medico-legal consultations and records review; |
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| AZ | Yes |
Forensic Mortuary services Thornton, IL Phone: 708-462-7007 forensicms.org Services available in multiple states (IL, IN, AZ) |
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| CA | Yes |
Stephan R. Grigorian, MD Medical Director/Chief Pathologist GlenPath Diagnostics Glendale, CA Phone: 818-507-1200 Fax: 818-507-1222 Email: sgpathology@gmail.com |
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Scott A. Luzi, MD Consultant Anatomic, Clinical, and Forensic Pathology Services, LLC Escondido, CA Phone: 616-987-6380 Email: acfpath@yahoo.com Services available in multiple states; board certified in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology; |
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| Yes |
PathServe Autopsy Northern California Centralized Autopsy Service Phone: 415-664-9686 Fax: 415-294-4554 Email: info@tissuebank.com |
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| Yes |
Nemanja Rodić, MD, PhD, Medical Director Epiarx Diagnostics, LLC Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-795-7109 Fax: 202-595-0560 Email: nrodic@epiarx.com Services available in multiple states (District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Florida, Utah, North Dakota, and California); board certified in anatomic, clinical, and |
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| CO | Yes, only if needed for medicolegal reasons |
Dean Havlik, MD, FCAP Forensic Pathologist Mesa County Coroner’s Office The Pathology Group P.C. Grand Junction, CO Phone: 970-664-3282 Fax: 970-256-6521 Email: dhavlik@gjhosp.org |
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| CT | No |
Zhongxue Hua, MD, PhD Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY Rockland County Medical Examiner’s Office Phone: 917-216-6560 Fax: 646-478-9522 Email: zxhua@hotmail.com Service to CT, NJ, NY, PA, RI |
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| DC | Yes |
Nemanja Rodić, MD, PhD Medical Director Epiarx Diagnostics, LLC Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-795-7109 Fax: 202-595-0560 Email: nrodic@epiarx.com Services available in multiple states (District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Florida, Utah, North Dakota, and California); board certified in anatomic, clinical, and |
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| FL | No |
William R. Anderson, MD Forensic Dimensions Heathrow/Orlando, FL Phone: 407-256-2171 Email: forensicdi@aol.com |
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| Yes |
Bruno Dipasquale, MD, PhD President and Medical Director Collier Pathology Services, PA Naples, FL Phone: 315-288-6779 (315-AUTOPSY) Fax: 239-304-5087 Email: collierpathology@gmail.com |
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| No |
Stuart M. Graham, MD Pathco, Inc. Palm Beach Gardens, FL Phone: 561-775-9288 Fax: 561-524-4460 Email: smg@patho.com www.myautopsy.com Certified by American Board Pathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Cytopathology and |
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| Yes |
Julie V. Hegert, MD Director of Autopsy Pathology Orlando, FL Phone: 321-843-1327 Fax: 321-841-2428 Email: julia.hegert@orlandohealth.com |
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Nemanja Rodić, MD, PhD Medical Director Epiarx Diagnostics, LLC Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-795-7109 Fax: 202-595-0560 Email: nrodic@epiarx.com Services available in multiple states (DC, VA, MD, CT, FL, UT, ND, CA); board certified in anatomic, |
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Ali G. Saad, MD U of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital Miami, FL Phone: 904-610-6580 Email: axs3162@med.miami.edu |
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| GA | No |
Eric A. Eason, MD Atlanta, GA Email: erinchas@aol.com |
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| IL | No | Stephen J. Cina, MD, D-ABMDI Forensic and Anatomic Pathologist Cina and Cina Forensic Consulting, Phone: 970-310-5197 Email: jscina@comcast.net Specializing in civil and criminal expert review and testimony. |
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| Yes |
Forensic Mortuary Services Thornton, IL Phone: 708-462-7007 forensicms.org Services available in multiple states (IL, IN, AZ) |
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| No |
Ben Margolis, MD, Director The Autopsy Center of Chicago Chicago, IL Phone: 1-855-8-AUTOPSY Email: info@autopsychicago.com www.autopsychicago.com BA, Harvard University MD, University of Chicago |
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| IN | No |
Thomas J. Sozio, DO Forensic Pathologist Central Indiana Forensic Associates, LLC Fishers, IN Phone: 317-985-3312 Email: pathdrsozio@hotmail.com |
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| Yes |
Forensic Mortuary Services Thornton, IL Phone: 708-462-7007 forensicms.org Services available in multiple states (IL, IN, AZ) |
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| LA |
Marianna Sandomirsky, MD Dana Troxclair, MD Horizon Forensics, LLC Jefferson Parish Forensic Center Harvey, LA Phone: 504-494-9850 Fax: 504-365-1731 Email: horizonfoensics@gmail.com www.horizonforensics.com |
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| MD | Yes |
Nemanja Rodić, MD, PhD Medical Director Epiarx Diagnostics, LLC Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-795-7109 Fax: 202-595-0560 Email: nrodic@epiarx.com Services available in multiple states (District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Florida, Utah, North Dakota, and California); board certified in anatomic, clinical, and |
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| MA | No |
David L. Gang, MD Chief, Division of Anatomic Pathology Baystate Medical Center Tufts University School of Medicine Western Campus Springfield, MA Phone: 413-794-4501 Fax: 413-794-5893 Email: david.gang@bhs.org |
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| ME | No |
Donald Stanley, MD Associates in Pathology Nobleboro, ME Phone: 207-952-0908 Email: stanld@mmc.org |
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| MI | No |
Scott A. Luzi, MD Consultant Anatomic, Clinical, and Forensic Pathology Services, LLC Lowell, MI Phone: 616-987-6380 Email: acfpath@yahoo.com Services available in multiple states; board certified in anatomic, clinical, and forensic pathology; |
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Allecia M. Wilson Forensic and Pediatric Pathologist University of Michigan Ann Arbor, MI Phone: 833-330-8652 Email: alleciamw@gmail.com |
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| MN | No |
Joseph J. Maleszewski, MD Director, Autopsy Service Mayo Clinic Rochester, MN Phone: 507-266-4010 Fax: 507-284-1875 Email: maleszewski.joseph@mayo.edu |
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| MS | If COVID positive, we do not autopsy. If suspected, we hold the decedent and test for COVID first. Only autopsy if negative. |
Amy C. Gruszecki, MSFS, DO Forensic Pathologist American Forensics, LLC Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex, Texas Phone: 214-221-2700 Fax: 972-692-6676 www.usaforensics.com Board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology; Medico-legal consultations and records review; |
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| NC | Yes |
Brent Hall, MD Autopsy, PC Boone, NC Phone: 828-262-5569 Fax: 828-262-1023 Email: bhall@paboone.com |
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| ND | Yes |
Nemanja Rodić, MD, PhD Medical Director Epiarx Diagnostics, LLC Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-795-7109 Fax: 202-595-0560 Email: nrodic@epiarx.com Services available in multiple states (District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Florida, Utah, North Dakota, and California); board certified in anatomic, clinical, and |
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| NJ | No |
Edward S. Chmara, MD Forensic Pathologist Forensic Pathology Services, LLC Hopewell, NJ Phone: 609-902-4458 Fax: 609-964-1603 Email: ForensicAutopsies@gmail.com Service to PA, NJ |
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Zhongxue Hua, MD, PhD Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY Rockland County Medical Examiner’s Office Phone: 917-216-6560 Fax: 646-478-9522 Email: zxhua@hotmail.com Service to CT, NJ, NY, PA, RI |
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| NY | No |
Zhongxue Hua, MD, PhD Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY Rockland County Medical Examiner’s Office Phone: 917-216-6560 Fax: 646-478-9522 Email: zxhua@hotmail.com Service to CT, NJ, NY, PA, RI |
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| OH | No |
Regional Autopsy Center Director, Autopsy Services Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center Columbus, OH Phone: 614-247-7485 Fax: 614-247-2490 Email: autopsy@osumc.edu |
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| Accept COVID suspected or positive cases; Coal worker’s Pneumoconiosis / Black lung survey |
Shahrier Amin, MD, PhD West Virginia University Phone: 304-285-7095 Email: ma00009@hsc.wvu.edu Services available in multiple states (WV, PA, OH) |
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| PA | No |
Edward S. Chmara, MD Forensic Pathologist Forensic Pathology Services, LLC Hopewell, NJ Phone: 609-902-4458 Fax: 609-964-1603 Email: ForensicAutopsies@gmail.com Service to PA, NJ |
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Forensic Pathology Associates Lehigh Valley Health Network Allentown, PA Phone: 610-402-8144 Fax: 610-402-5637 Email: samuel.land@healthnetworklabs.com Email: amanda.murphy@hnl.com |
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| If COVID positive, we do not autopsy. If suspected, we hold the decedent and test for COVID first. Only autopsy if negative. |
Amy C. Gruszecki, MSFS, DO Forensic Pathologist American Forensics, LLC Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex, TX Phone: 214-221-2700 Fax: 972-692-6676 www.usaforensics.com Board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology; Medico-legal consultations and records review; |
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| Accept COVID suspected or positive cases; Coal worker’s Pneumoconiosis / Black lung survey |
Shahrier Amin, MD, PhD West Virginia University Phone: 304-285-7095 Email: ma00009@hsc.wvu.edu Services available in multiple states (WV, PA, OH) |
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| RI | No |
Zhongxue Hua, MD, PhD Forensic Pathologist and Neuropathologist Jacobi Medical Center Bronx, NY Rockland County Medical Examiner’s Office Phone: 917-216-6560 Fax: 646-478-9522 Email: zxhua@hotmail.com Service to CT, NJ, NY, PA, RI |
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| TX | If COVID positive, we do not autopsy. If suspected, we hold the decedent and test for COVID first. Only autopsy if negative. |
Amy C. Gruszecki, MSFS, DO Forensic Pathologist American Forensics, LLC Dallas and Fort Worth Metroplex, TX Phone: 214-221-2700 Fax: 972-692-6676 www.usaforensics.com Board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology; Medico-legal consultations and records review; |
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| UT | No |
Nemanja Rodić, MD, PhD Medical Director Epiarx Diagnostics, LLC Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-795-7109 Fax: 202-595-0560 Email: nrodic@epiarx.com Services available in multiple states (District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Florida, Utah, North Dakota, and California); board certified in anatomic, clinical, and |
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| VA | No |
Nemanja Rodić, MD, PhD Medical Director Epiarx Diagnostics, LLC Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-795-7109 Fax: 202-595-0560 Email: nrodic@epiarx.com Services available in multiple states (District of Columbia, Virginia, Maryland, Connecticut, Florida, Utah, North Dakota, and California); board certified in anatomic, clinical, and |
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| No | Maritza Romero-Gutierrez, MD President, Director of Autopsy Services Virginia Pathology and Autopsy Phone: 540-935-1146 Fax: 540-829-5763 Email: VirginiaAutopsyServices@gmail.com |
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| WA | No |
Carl Wigren, MD Forensic Pathologist, Owner Wigren Forensic, PLLC Seattle, WA Phone: 425-420-8597 Email: carl@wigrenforensic.com www.wigrenforensic.com Board certified in anatomic and forensic pathology; specializing in medico-legal consultations, |
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| WI | No |
Jason Jarzembowski, MD, PhD Perinatal Pathology Program Director Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin Phone: 414-266-2255 Fax: 414-266-2779 Email: jjarzemb@mcw.edu |
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| WV | Accept COVID suspected or positive cases; Coal worker’s Pneumoconiosis / Black lung survey |
Shahrier Amin, MD, PhD West Virginia University Phone: 304-285-7095 Email: ma00009@hsc.wvu.edu Services available in multiple states (WV, PA, OH) |
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