Gastrointestinal Pathology

Pathology Consultative Services

Gastrointestinal Pathology

The Gastrointestinal Pathology Consultative Service offers healthcare providers access to a complete disease management program for their patients.

Our expert staff offers a wide range of services, including diagnosis, disease tracking, and therapeutic monitoring for neoplastic and non-neoplastic digestive diseases.

John Goldblum, MD - Chair of the Department of Pathology at Cleveland Clinic

Gastrointestinal Pathology Consultation Services

Second Opinion Consultation  |  Therapeutic Monitoring & Disease Tracking

Immunohistochemistry – Molecular Pathology Testing

Attracting consultations from across the nation and around the world, we provide expert diagnosis and second opinions on more than 4,000 cases annually and process more than 50,000 gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreaticobiliary cases each year in our clinical practice at Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland Clinic

Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute

Cleveland Clinic’s Digestive Disease & Surgery Institute (DDSI) provides patients with the most advanced level of medical and surgical care, primarily focused on the safe and proven treatment of disorders related to the gastrointestinal tract.

Of the top digestive disease centers in the United States, DDSI is the first of its kind to unite all specialists in one unique, fully integrated model of care – aimed at optimizing the patient experience.

Our staff pathologists work closely with DDSI to provide care to patients with:

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Fast Results

Turnaround for most gastrointestinal pathology cases is within 48 hours.

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Expert Consultation

Our staff is available for consultation during any stage of diagnosis or treatment.

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Flexible Billing Solutions

Options include third-party and client billing that can be customized to your needs.

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Reporting Options

Concise, in-depth reports are available for each consultation.

Gastrointestinal Pathology Staff

Members of our Gastrointestinal Pathology staff are subspecialty-trained in gastrointestinal, hepatic, and pancreaticobiliary pathology with years of subspecialty practice in a challenging multidisciplinary academic environment.

Staff interests cover a range of diseases, including Barrett’s esophagus, mesenchymal lesions, inflammatory bowel disease, cancer and precancerous conditions, hepatic & pancreatic diseases, and transplantation pathology.

Interested in Sending a Pathology Consult?

Our pathologists are nationally- and internationally-recognized experts who are widely acknowledged for their expertise in their subspecialties as well as for their contributions to research and advancements in diagnostic pathology.

Ilyssa Gordon, MD, PhD

Ilyssa Gordon, MD, PhD
Co-Director, Gastrointestinal Pathology

Xuefeng Zhang, MD

Xuefeng Zhang, MD
Co-Director, Gastrointestinal Pathology

Daniela Allende, MD

Daniela Allende, MD

Ana Bennett, MD

Ana Bennett, MD

Michael Cruise, MD, PhD

Michael Cruise, MD, PhD

Clifton Fulmer, MD, PhD

Clifton Fulmer, MD, PhD

John Goldblum, MD

John Goldblum, MD

Shaomin Hu, MD, PhD

Shaomin Hu, MD, PhD

Erica Savage, MD

Erica Savage, MD