Compare 1 pathologists in Lakewood, CA. Check ratings, insurance, and availability.
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Lakewood has 1 pathologists. The most common credential is MD (100%). 100% are currently accepting new patients.
Nearby hospitals include Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, UCLA Ronald Reagan Medical Center, and UCSF Medical Center. Local training programs run through UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine and UCSF School of Medicine.
Most patients never meet their pathologist. Your biopsy sample is sent to the pathology lab, processed, stained, and examined under a microscope. The pathologist writes a detailed report describing what they see and providing a diagnosis. This report goes to your treating doctor within a few days. If you request a second opinion on pathology, the original slides are sent to another pathologist for independent review.
You generally do not schedule visits with a pathologist. They work behind the scenes. Your treating physician may request a pathology consultation for complex cases. Second opinions on pathology slides (especially cancer diagnoses) can be requested through your doctor. Some pathologists run specialized clinics for blood disorders or coagulation problems.
Biopsy interpretation: $100-500 · Surgical pathology (complex): $500-2,000 · Molecular/genetic testing: $300-5,000+ · Blood panel: $50-300
Lakewood, CA has 1 licensed pathologists. 100% are currently accepting new patients, so finding an available provider should be straightforward.
Yes. 100% of pathologists in Lakewood, CA are currently accepting new patients. You can filter your search on FindClarity to show only providers who are taking new patients.
Biopsy interpretation costs $100 to $500. Complex surgical pathology runs $500 to $2,000. Molecular or genetic testing costs $300 to $5,000 or more. Actual costs in Lakewood, CA depend on the provider and your insurance plan. Pathology charges are often included in your surgical or procedural billing. Complex molecular testing (gene panels) may require separate prior authorization. Verify that the lab processing your specimen is in-network.
Look for a board-certified provider who accepts your insurance and practices near you. Lakewood, CA has 1 pathologists. Reading patient reviews and checking hospital affiliations can help narrow your choice. FindClarity lets you compare providers by credentials, insurance, and location.
100% of pathologists in Lakewood, CA accept Medicare. Medicare covers pathology services as part of diagnostic testing. Biopsy interpretation, lab work, and molecular testing are covered when medically indicated. You can filter for Medicare-accepting providers on FindClarity.
Some pathologists in Lakewood, CA accept Medi-Cal, the state's Medicaid program. Medicaid covers pathology services in all states as part of medically necessary diagnostic care. Contact the provider's office directly to confirm Medi-Cal participation before scheduling.
Patients rarely see pathologists directly. Your interaction with pathology occurs through biopsies and lab tests ordered by your treating physician. Second pathology opinions may be sought for cancer diagnoses. With 1 pathologists in Lakewood, CA, you can search on FindClarity to find a provider who fits your schedule.
Pathology services are billed as part of your medical care. Biopsy interpretation is typically covered under surgical or diagnostic benefits. Lab work is covered under your lab benefits. Second-opinion pathology reviews may have additional costs. Complex molecular testing (gene panels for cancer) requires prior authorization and can be expensive. Verify that your pathology lab is in-network.