About Us
Dermatopathology Laboratory of New England, P.C. is a privately-owned dermatopathology laboratory in operation since 1995. Dr. Philip Shapiro’s mission for the laboratory has been to provide the highest quality of care for the patients of the practice. Currently, there are three board-certified dermatopathologists on staff and approximately ten supporting staff members.
What Is It?
Dermatopathology is a subspecialty of dermatology and pathology that concerns the study of skin diseases at a microscopic and molecular level.
A dermatopathologist is a highly trained physician specializing in the diagnosis of diseases of the skin, hair, and nails with the aid of a microscope. Dermatopathologists make observations through the microscope and work closely with dermatologists and other physicians in analyzing a patient's medical information in conjunction with the microscopic findings to render an accurate diagnosis.
After undergoing a biopsy procedure with your dermatological provider, your skin specimen is brought to our laboratory where highly skilled and experienced histotechnicians process your tissue and get it ready for the dermatopathologist.