PATHOLOGISTS

At Medical Center Laboratory, we are extremely proud to be associated with one of the finest pathology staffs in the country. Our group of pathologists and pathologist assistants has been educated by some of the finest universities in the country including Vanderbilt University, the Uniformed Services University of Health Sciences in Bethesda, MD, the University of Tennessee, the University of Kentucky, Louisiana State University, and many more. Many of our physicians have published works and many hold multiple degrees and certifications and as a group cover a vast spectrum of specialties. We are very proud of the Jackson Pathology Group and the commitment and quality care they give to our patients.

Click on each physician's name for a more detailed listing of certifications, appointments, publications, etc.


		Mark P. Burton, MD Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, Maryland Board Certifications: American Board of Pathology; Anatomic and Clinical Pathology; Hematology, and Molecular Genetic Pathology Clinical Duties: Pathologist in Charge of Molecular Diagnostics and Toxicology at JMCGH; Medical Director of Pathology & Medical Laboratory Services for Jackson-Madison County General Hospital

		Joseph Coleman, MD Medical School: University of Louisville Board Certifications: American Board of Pathology; Anatomic and Clinical Pathology; Hematopathology Clinical Duties: Pathologist in Charge of Hematology, Coagulation and Urinalysis at JMCGH; Medical Director of Pathology & Medical Laboratory Services for Hardin Medical Center

		Chris Giampapa, MD Medical School: University of Tennessee, Memphis Board Certifications: American Board of Pathology; Anatomic and Clinical Pathology; Fellowship in Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology Clinical Duties: Pathologist in Charge of Microbiology and Immunology at JMCGH; Medical Director of Pathology & Medical Laboratory Services for Bolivar General Hospital and MLT Program at Jackson State Community College

		Diane Elaine Green, MD Medical School: University of Tennessee, Memphis Board Certifications: American Board of Pathology; Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Clinical Duties: Staff Pathologist

		Richard Oberg, MD Medical School: University of Tennessee, Memphis Board Certifications: American Board of Pathology; Anatomic and Clinical Pathology; Cytopathology Clinical Duties: Pathologist in Charge of Anatomic Pathology and Cytology at JMCGH; Medical Director of Pathology & Medical Laboratory Services for the Jackson Clinic

		Paul Jeffrey Sims, MD Medical School: University of Louisville Board Certifications: American Board of Pathology; Anatomic and Clinical Pathology; Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Clinical Duties: Pathologist in Charge of Transfusion Services at JMCGH; Medical Director of Pathology & Medical Laboratory Services for Camden General Hospital; Medical Director and Board Member for West Tennessee Regional Blood Center

		F. E. Williamson III, MD Medical School: University of Tennessee, Memphis Board Certifications: American Board of Pathology; Anatomic and Clinical Pathology; Cytopathology Clinical Duties: Pathologist in Charge of Chemistry at JMCGH; Medical Director of Pathology & Medical Laboratory Services for Milan General Hospital, Humboldt General Hospital, and Gibson General Hospital

	Pathologists' Assistants

		Martin W. Amick, MS, PA(ASCP)^CM, MT(AMT) Undergraduate: Elizabethtown College Graduate: University of Pittsburgh Clinical Duties: Pathologists' Assistant

		Lewis Atkins, BS, PA, CT(ASCP) Undergraduate: University of Tennessee Clinical Duties: Pathologists' Assistant