Anatomic Pathology

The Department of Pathology at Nationwide Children’s is globally recognized as a Center of Excellence for Pediatric Anatomic Pathology. 

As is widely recognized, many pathologic conditions in children are either unique to the pediatric population or have a unique presentation in the pediatric age group. Our pathologists have extensive experience in the diagnosis of pediatric surgical and post-mortem specimens in a variety of disciplines.

Our Services

The Department of Pathology at Nationwide Children’s is nationally recognized as a center of excellence for pediatric surgical pathology.  As is widely recognized, children are not small adults, and many pathologic conditions in children are either unique to the pediatric population or have a unique presentation in the pediatric age group. Our pathologists have extensive experience with evaluation and diagnosis of pediatric surgical specimens in a variety of disciplines including:

  • General surgical pathology

  • Perinatal and Pediatric Autopsy, Placental and Products of Conception pathology

  • Gastrointestinal and Liver pathology

  • Renal pathology

  • Neuropathology, Eye and Muscle pathology

  • Hematopathology

  • Cytopathology

  • Cardiovascular pathology

  • Transplant pathology

  • Placental pathology and products of conception

Learn More About Our Services

Meet Our Team

Meet our Pathology and Laboratory Medicine team members.

Meet Our Team

Education

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is active in the education of fellows and residents and offers a variety of training opportunities in the laboratory for those interested in a career in anatomic or clinical pathology.

Learn About Our Pediatric Pathology Fellowships

Consultation Services

Our laboratory offers comprehensive services in surgical pathology to meet the needs of our clients and patients.

We accept specimens and histologic slides for primary diagnosis or second opinions. In addition to complete workup of cases, we offer certain technical-only services.

Request an Anatomic Pathology Consultation

Requisitions and Required Forms

For Anatomic Pathology Consult Requisition Form, click here.

For Anatomic Pathology Tissue Submission Form, click here.

For Immunohistochemistry Special Stains Menu, click here.

Contact Us

If you would like to learn more information about the Pathology Lab at Nationwide Children’s Hospital, or want to discuss specific pathology services, please contact Laboratory Services at (877) 934-6575 or email the Pathology team at PathologyClinicalRequests@NationwideChildrens.org.