Dr. Stephen Ovanessoff, MD, FCAP
Pathologist | Oral and Maxillofacial Pathology
1255 West Washington Street Tempe Arizona, 85281Rating
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Dr. Stephen Ovanessoff is a pathologist practicing in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Ovanessoff is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Ovanessoff can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Ovanessoff may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
Education and Training
MD at College of Medicine University of Baghdad
University of Baghdad College of Medicine 1971
Board Certification
American Board of Pathology- Anatomic Pathology
PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP
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Dr. Stephen Ovanessoff, MD, FCAP's Expert Contributions
Can a pathology report be wrong?
Yes. Sometimes serological tests fail to detect the presence of an infection, due to many factors. Most important is the timing of the test. READ MORE
How long does it take for pathology results to come back?
One week to ten days is an average time for a liver biopsy report. Sometimes it takes longer. READ MORE
How is Hepatitis B detected?
There are specific serological (blood) tests that detect evidence of hepatitis "B" infection. READ MORE
What tests are used to diagnose hepatitis C?
Hepatitis "C" has a specific serological test for its detection. READ MORE
Does a pathologist perform autopsies?
Yes. READ MORE
Do PAP smears note abnormal growths?
If properly performed, the PAP test can detect the presence of a growth in the area tested. READ MORE
Can at-home pregnancy tests be wrong?
Yes. READ MORE
What's the difference between pathologist and pediatric pathologist?
A pediatric pathologist has more experience/additional training in childhood diseases. READ MORE
If I call my pathologist for my results, will I get them right away?
Your primary care physician would be the best person to talk to for your test results. READ MORE
Do pathologists do surgery?
Pathologists are not surgeons. Some pathologists perform minor invasive procedures, such as a fine needle aspirate procedure for a superficial mass or lesion (such as a thyroid gland mass), as well as bone marrow biopsies (obtaining samples of bone) for pathological examination. READ MORE
Does an elevated CA-125 indicate cancer?
Elevated CA-125 is not always indicative of cancer. There are certain cancers that are associated with an elevated CA-125. READ MORE
What does a pathology report tell you?
A pathology report will have information that will guide the physician in managing the patient. The report will include information, such as benign or malignant, type of a lesion, size of a lesion, whether the lesion is totally removed and sometimes the predicted prognosis. Once in a while the material sent to the pathologist may not be diagnostic of a certain disease entity or may not be adequate for a comprehensive pathological examination. A second sample may sometimes be requested by the pathologist. READ MORE
What is used to test for diabetes?
To diagnose diabetes, blood samples for testing are required. READ MORE
How can I prepare for my blood test?
It depends what is being tested for. Often, the person is asked to fast for at least 12 hours prior to the test procedure. Most of the tests do not require prior fasting. READ MORE
Who performs an ophthalmic pathology evaluation?
General pathologists with experience in ophthalmic pathology sometimes do the examination, but often the examination is performed by an ophthalmic pathologist (a pathologist certified or fellowship trained in ophthalmic pathology). READ MORE
What tests are used to confirm hepatitis?
It depends on the underlying cause of hepatitis. Blood is required to test for the different causes of hepatitis. Mainly to rule out viral infection. The common causes are due to viral infections but there are other non virus related causes too. READ MORE
What does a low white blood cell count mean?
The white blood cells consist mainly of two components, Lymphocytes, and granulocytes. Either component may be below the acceptable range, or both components can be lowered. The simplest and commonest cause is usually infection, particularly a viral infection (quite common in children) or less likely bacterial infection. There can be other underlying causes too. The pediatrician will often be able to recognize the underlying cause and sometimes may order some tests to confirm or rule out a particular cause. The pediatrician may also decide to refer his patient to a hematologist for further evaluation if an underlying cause is not apparent. READ MORE
How is a sample collected for a pus culture?
A sample of the purulent material (pus) is sampled by a sterile swab and submitted into a sterile tube or culture collecting medium. READ MORE
Are children sedated for blood tests?
Not usually. READ MORE
My ENT found a mass in my neck. What could it be?
Depending on your age and site of the mass. It may represent a cyst (acquired or congenital), a reactive lymph node, inflamed salivary gland or a tumor (benign or malignant). The material sent for pathological examination may reveal its nature. Sometimes a biopsy or resection of the mass is required for a complete pathological evaluation. READ MORE
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