Monica R. Phillips, MD, FCAP, FASCP
Pathologist | Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
454 S Patterson Ave Santa Barbara CA, 93111About
Dr. Monica Phillips is a pathologist practicing in Santa Barbara, CA. Dr. Phillips is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Phillips makes diagnoses for a variety of medical conditions which guides physicians in determining their patient's treatment and management. Dr. Phillips may review a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, assess whether tissue is suitable for genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists at her practice may also perform autopsies which can determine a cause of death and gain information about a person's underlying disease state.
Education and Training
University of Southern California (USC) BS 2002
Keck School of Medicine, USC MD 2008
Board Certification
The American Board of Pathology; Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
The American Board of Pathology; Cytopathology
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Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Pathologist Mission Pathology Consultants, Inc. 2014 - Present
- Laboratory Medical Director Cottage Health, CA - incl. Santa Barbara, Goleta Valley, Santa Ynez Valley Cottage Hospitals, Pacific Diagnostic Laboratories 2022 - Present
- Chief Resident Department of Pathology, CSMC 2011 - 2012
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- College of American Pathologists (CAP) (2008)
- United States & Canadian Academy of Pathology (2009)
- American Society of Clinical Pathology (2012)
- American Society of Cytopathology (2013)
- Screen Actors Guild - American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (2013)
Fellowships
- University of California Surgical & Women’s Pathology 2013
- University of Mississippi Medical Center (UMMC) Cytopathology 2014
Internships
- Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles - Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
Fellowships
- University of Mississippi - Surgical and Women's Pathology
Professional Society Memberships
- MD, FCAP, FASCP, AMA, USCAP, ASCP
What do you attribute your success to?
- Family
Monica R. Phillips, MD, FCAP, FASCP's Practice location
Pacific Diagnostic Labratories
454 S Patterson Ave -Santa Barbara, CA 93111Get Direction
Mission Pathology Consultants/Cottage Health
400 W PUEBLO ST -SANTA BARBARA, CA 93105Get Direction
Mission Pathology Consultants
400 West Pueblo St POB 689 -Santa Barbara, CA 93102Get Direction
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