Farouk Dako, MD, MPH

David E. Elder, MBChB, is a distinguished Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, as well as a Professor of Dermatology at the Perelman School of Medicine. He serves as the Director of the Dermatopathology Service, specializing in the diagnosis, prognosis, genetics, and therapy of melanoma and pigmented lesions. With an extensive educational background from the University of Otago and numerous accolades, including the Peter C. Nowell Teaching Award and the Dr. Neil Smith Medal, Dr. Elder is recognized for his significant contributions to dermatopathology. His professional affiliations span various prestigious organizations, reflecting his commitment to advancing the field of pathology and cancer research. Generated from the website

My areas of clinical expertise:Cytopathology Gynecologic Cytopathology and PathologyHuman Papillomavirus (HPV) TestingFine Needle Aspiration, Performance and InterpretationCytopathology Quality Assurance and ImprovementCytopathology in Personalized Diagnostics / Precision MedicineMolecular Testing and CytopathologyLung Cancer ProgramPersonalized DiagnosticsPersonalized Medicine and CytopathologyClinical Operations and Quality Assurance