Why Choose ECPA?

There are many advantages to using Emerald Coast Pathology Associates for your diagnostic needs.

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New Testing

Our New Testing encompasses all the major areas of anatomic and clinical pathology, including histology, cytology, and flow cytometry interpretation.

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Pathologists & Team

ECPA was founded by physicians who have been providing services for the Emerald Coast for over 50 combined years. We believe it makes a difference where specimens are sent and we pride ourselves on accurate, prompt personalized service.

Robert N. Blanchard, MD

Robert N. Blanchard, MD

Undergraduate Education Louisiana Tech University
Medical School Louisiana State University
Residency Training Baylor University Hospital, Dallas, TX
Special Interests in General Surgical Pathology, Breast Pathology, and Cytopathology

Neil G. Asthana, MD

Neil G. Asthana, MD

Undergraduate Education Tulane University
Medical School St. Matthew's University School of Medicine
Residency Hartford Hospital, Connecticut Children's Medical Center, and the University of Connecticut Health Center, Hartford, CT
Special Interests in Gastrointestinal Pathology, Hematopathology, and Molecular Pathology

Neil G. Asthana, MD

Vladimir Vincek, M.D., Ph.D.

Dr. Vincek is a specialty consultant affiliated with the University of Florida.
Medical School University of Rijeka, School of Medicine, Croatia
Residency University of Miami School of Medicine - Pathology Residency. University of Miami School of Medicine- Dermatopathology Fellowship
Special Interests Board certified Dermatopatholgist

Christine D. Asthana, MHS, PA (ASCP)

Christine D. Asthana, MHS, PA (ASCP)

Undergraduate Education The University of Connecticut, BS in Allied Health Sciences (Medical Cytogenetics)
Graduate Education Quinnipiac University, MHS - Pathologistʼs Assistant
Special Interests in Anatomic Pathology, Cytogenetics, and Fluorescence in situ
Hybridization (FISH)

Keith W. LaPine HT, Customer Service Representative

Technologist Training: Hartford Hospital
Internship: Yale University

Other members of our team:

  • Dewayne Gillis Certified Cytotechnologist
  • Nancee Reynolds Certified Histotechnologist
  • Teresa Stewart Laboratory Assistant
  • Gale Brassell Transcription and Office contact

Emerald Coast Pathology Associates and its affiliates accept all major insurance providers.

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