Jinhong Li, MD, PhD

Hongbing Deng, MD, PhD

R. Patrick Dorion, MD

Fan Lin, MD, PhD

Haiyan Liu, MD

Led by Dr.Jinhong Li, the Geisinger Medical Laboratories (GML) Gastrointestinal (GI) Pathology Subspecialty Group has focused training and experience in evaluating diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines and anus as well as the the associated organs of the pancreas, gallbladder and bile ducts.

Sample upper GI biopsy report
Sample lower GI biopsy report

This group conducts extensive research in gastrointestinal pathology. Gastrointestinal pathology subspeciality group members have published many recent articles in professional journals and given presentations at national conventions.

Publications

Zhang MQ, Lin F, Hui P, Chen ZM, Ritter JH, Wang HL. Expression of mucins, SIMA, villin, and CDX2 in small-intestinal adenocarcinoma. Am J Clin Pathol. 128; 808-816, 2007.

Lin F, Shi J, Liu H, Hull ME, Dupree W, Prichard JW, Brown RE, Zhang J, Wang HL, Schuerch C. Diagnostic Utility of S100P and von Hippel-Lindau Gene Product (pVHL) in Pancreatic Adenocarcinoma-With Implication of Their Roles in Early Tumorigenesis. Am G Surg Pathol. 32; 78-91, 2008.

Deng H, Shi J, Wilkerson M, Meschter S, Dupree W, Lin F. Usefulness of S100P in Diagnosis of Adenocarcinoma of Pancreas on Fine-Needle Aspiration Biopsy Specimens. Am J Clin Pathol. 129; 81-88, 2008.

Presentations

Lin F,Jian Shi, Jun Zhang, Liu H, Brown RE, Wang H. Loss of Expression of von Hipple-Lindau Gene Product (pVHL) and S100P in Cystic Neoplasms of the Pancreas – With an Implication for Their Roles in Tumorigenesis. . Abstract. USCAP Meeting, Denver, CO, March 1-7,2008.

PL Zhang, Zhang K, Dorion RP, Liu H,Lin F. Calretinin is a valid marker to assist diagnosis of Hirschsprung disease in rectal suction biopsies without use of acetylcholinesterase staining. Abstract. USCAP Meeting, Denver, CO, March 1-7, 2008.

MT Mac, F Chung, Lin F, P Hui, BL Balzer, HL Wang.. Hep Par 1 expression in small intestinal and colorectal epithelium and adenocarcinoma. Abstract. USCAP Meeting, Denver, CO, March 1-7, 2008.

FAQs:

How are specimens transported to your laboratory?

Our couriers retrieve and transport specimens from regional physicians' offices, and we provide prepaid Federal Express services for physicians with offices beyond our courier service area.

How can I get my patients' results?

Reports can be delivered delivered via fax, mail, courier, or via the Internet with GMLlink , our secure web-based application that allows physicians 24/7 access to laboratory reports.

Do you offer a slide consultation service for second opinion?

Yes. Our specialists offer consultative services that provide guidance for additional diagnostic workup, prognostic information, pathogenetic insight, and therapeutic direction. Please forward the slides, previous surgical pathology reports and, if possible, the paraffin blocks, along with the request.

Do you offer slide preparation and technical services?

Yes, Geisinger Medical Laboratories provides histologic preparation and immunohistochemistry in addition to comprehensive diagnostic services.

Do you offer client billing?

GML offers several billing options:

1. Contracted Client Billing: GML clients will receive monthly itemized invoices for services provided.
2. Patient Billing: GML can bill the patient directly if complete billing information is provided on the test requisition form at the time the specimen is submitted. If you have arranged for GML to bill directly, please advise the patient to expect a bill from Geisinger Medical Laboratories
3. Third Party Billing: GML will bill the patient's insurance company directly.

For details about billing options, please see How to...Pay Your Bill.

Hong Yin, MD

Kai Zhang, MD, FCAP

Xiaohong (Mary) Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.

Shaobo Zhu, MD