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
I have single lymph node enlargement. Is this due to cancer?
It may be a sign of cancer. Your primary care doctor will evaluate your clinical history (age, duration, associated symptoms) and the result of physical examination. Based on the findings may decide to wait and see, treat eg with antibiotics, or recommend expert evaluation by an oncologist. Biopsy or excision with pathological evaluation, may be required as a part of the evaluation. READ MORE
How would doctors diagnose TB?
A combination of physical examination, chest X-rays, skin and laboratory testing that includes serology "Quantiferone test", sputum exam for acid fast organisms, by direct staining and culture, pathological examination of a sample obtained through a fine needle biopsy of an observed, usually lung lesion. READ MORE
How long does it take for a biopsy report to come?
Depending on the disease type, the expected pathology report usually takes 24 hours to a week and sometimes longer, if the pathological examination requires specialized testing or a second opinion by an expert. READ MORE
My platelet count showed below the normal range specified in the report, but I don’t feel any symptoms. Why could this be?
It depends on how low the count is. It would be wise to repeat the test to confirm the original test finding. Many conditions, including infections, medications can lower the platelet levels. These have to be excluded. Evaluation/ consultation by a hematologist might be necessary. READ MORE
Why did I get two different results for my pregnancy test?
There is a possibility of false negative as well as false positive, results with home testing products and occasionally, on laboratory testing. Evaluation by your primary care or OBGYN doctor would be important in this type of a situation. READ MORE
How is a urine infection detected?
A combination of signs and symptoms, physical examination and laboratory testing (urine culture,chemical and microscopic evaluation) should resolve the question. If persistent, evaluation by a urologist might be required. READ MORE
My mole sample was sent to another lab. Should I be concerned?
Pathological examination of moles are sometimes difficult, particularly in moles that have borderline changes. It is always advisable to have a second/expert opinion to rule out benign versus malignant lesion. READ MORE
What is a GeneXpert test?
Genetic testing (depending on the type) often requires viable tissue. Formaldehyde (formalin) fixes tissues, rendering them non-viable. There are some disease conditions that can be confirmed by genetic testing. These are many, each with a specific type of genetic testing. READ MORE
What are the tests to diagnose breast cancer?
The process includes evaluation by a physician, preferably a surgeon, radiologic/mammography and sometimes, a biopsy for pathological evaluation are necessary. READ MORE
I had a minor head injury 2 days ago. Although there are no changes in my vision, should I be worried?
It is always prudent to visit your doctor or an ER department, in head trauma situations, to rule out concussion and its often initially hidden complications. READ MORE
Is pathology of pleomorphic adenoma accurate?
A diagnosis of pleomorphic adenoma by a cytopathologist is pretty accurate. READ MORE
What is the Gleason score in my pathology report?
Yes, it is different. The prognosis is better with GLEASON 3+4. READ MORE
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