Lifespan Laboratories

Laboratory Experts and Pathologists

Lifespan offers a full range of clinical and anatomic pathology testing to physicians, whether or not they belong to the Lifespan hospital network. In 2021, we reported more than twelve million test results in more than 20 specialties and subspecialties, many of which are unique to the region.

Lifespan Laboratories provides physicians with access not only to data, but also to the advice of experts recognized as leaders in their fields. As one of the most comprehensive, efficient and advanced pathology centers and clinical laboratories in New England, Lifespan Laboratories provides test results to physicians throughout Rhode Island, southeastern Massachusetts and beyond.

The staff of clinical laboratory scientists and pathologists are central to Lifespan's commitment to continuous quality improvement. Our high standards and ongoing pursuit of excellence are evident in the continued accreditation from the College of American Pathologists and the AABB (formerly the American Association of Blood Banks). Laboratory experts are available 24/7 and look forward to helping you provide the best possible care to your patients.

The best way to reach these experts for consultation is through the customer service center (401-793-4242; Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or through the page operator (after hours and holidays: 401-444-5108).

Anatomic Pathology (Biopsies and Cytology)

For general questions:

Li Juan Wang, MD, PhD
Maria Garcia-Moliner, MD
Murray Resnick, MD, PhD
Liang Cheng, MD

Surgical Pathology Subspecialties

Gastrointestinal Pathology

Evgeny Yakirevich, MD, DSc
Ross Taliano, MD
Li Juan Wang, MD, PhD
Murray Resnick, MD, PhD

Breast Pathology

Jesse Hart, DO
Yihong Wang, MD, PhD
Li Juan Wang, MD, PhD
Evgeny Yakirevich, MD, DSc

Pulmonary/Cardiothoracic

Maria Garcia-Moliner, MD
Mariana Canepa, MD
Weiwei, Shi, MD, PhD

Head and Neck Pathology

Ross Taliano, MD
Evgeny Yakirevich, MD, DSc
Liz Edmund, MD

Endocrine Pathology

Ronald DeLellis, MD
Evgeny Yakirevich, MD, DSc
Sara Maleki, MD
Ross Taliano, MD

Hematopathology

Habibe Kurt, MD
Diana Treaba, MD
Dariusz Stachurski, MD
Christopher Elco, MD, PhD

Katelyn Dannheim, MD

Gynecologic Pathology

Maria Garcia-Moliner, MD
Jesse Hart, DO
Ross Taliano, MD

Renal Pathology

Mark Birkenbach, MD
Li Juan Wang, MD, PhD

Neuropathology

Ivana Delalle, MD, PhD
John Donahue, MD
Michael Punsoni, MD
Douglas Anthony, MD, PhD

Genitourinary Pathology

Liang Cheng, MD
Ali Amin, MD
Weibiao Cao, MD
Li Juan Wang, MD, PhD

Soft Tissue and Bone

Jesse Hart, DO

Pediatric Pathology

Katelyn Dannheim, MD
Elena Puscasiu, MD
Douglas Anthony, MD, PhD
Dariusz Stachurski, MD

Dermatopathology

Chris Elco, MD, PhD
Cathy Massoud, MD
Leslie Robinson-Bostom, MD
Gladys Telang, MD

Cytology
(Pap Smears and Fine Needle Aspirates)

Mariana Canepa, MD
Sara Maleki, MD
Latha Pisharodi, MD

Laboratory Medicine
(Clinical Pathology Lab Testing)

For general questions:

James "JB" Barbeau, MD, JD
Ricky Grisson, MD
Douglas Anthony, MD, PhD

Coagulation and Transfusion Medicine

Joseph Sweeney, MD
Jonathan Kurtis, MD, PhD
Jeff Bailey, MD

Clinical Chemistry

Ricky Grisson, MD
Syed Latif, PhD
Adina Badea, PhD
James "JB" Barbeau, MD, JD

Clinical Microscopy (Urinalysis)

Diana Treaba, MD
Dariusz Stachurski, MD

Hematology

Diana Treaba, MD
Dariusz Stachurski, MD

Immunology

Shaolei Lu, MD, PhD
James "JB" Barbeau, MD, JD
Douglas Anthony, MD, PhD

Microbiology

James "JB" Barbeau, MD, JD
Tao Hong, PhD
Sara Geffert, MD

Molecular Genomic Pathology

Liang Cheng, MD
Cynthia Jackson, PhD
Ece Uzun, PhD
Habibe Kurt, MD

Toxicology

Adina Badea, PhD
Ricky Grisson, MD, MHA
James "JB" Barbeau, MD, JD

Special Diagnostic Services

Molecular Diagnostics

Liang Cheng, MD
Cynthia Jackson, PhD
Habibe Kurt, MD
Evgeny Yakirevich, MD, DSc
Shaolei Lu, MD

Immunofluorescence

Diana Treaba, MD
Chris Elco, MD
Douglas Anthony, MD, PhD
Mark Birkenbach, MD

Immunohistochemistry

Sara Maleki, MD
Jesse Hart, DO

Electron Microscopy

Mark Birkenbach, MD
John Donahue, MD
Douglas Anthony, MD, PhD

Flow Cytometry

Diana Treaba, MD
Dariusz Stachurski, MD
Karen Ferreira, PhD

Hospital Inpatient - Consultation

Rhode Island Hospital

Murray Resnick, MD, PhD
Maria Garcia-Moliner, MD

The Miriam Hospital

Li Juan Wang, MD, PhD
Ali Amin, MD

Newport Hospital

Dariusz Stachurski, MD
Don MacDougall, MD

More Information

For more information, please call customer service at 1-800-980-4244. For emergencies after normal business hours, please call the Rhode Island Hospital page operator at 401-444-5108.

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