Dr. Phillip J. DeChristopher, MD, PhD, Pathologist
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Dr. Phillip J. DeChristopher, MD, PhD

Pathologist | Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine

2160 S First Ave Ems Bldg. , Rm. 2209 Maywood IL, 60153

About

Dr. Phillip DeChristopher is a pathologist practicing in Maywood, IL. Dr. DeChristopher is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. DeChristopher can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. DeChristopher 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

University of Illinois Master of Science and PhD degrees in Physical Organic Chemistry 0

Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine MD 0

Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center Residency and Fellowship 0

Board Certification

American Board of Pathology

PathologyAmerican Board of PathologyABP- Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine

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Dr. Phillip J. DeChristopher, MD, PhD
Dr. Phillip J. DeChristopher, MD, PhD's Expert Contributions

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Loyola University Medical Center - Present
  • Medical Director Transfusion Medicine/Blood Bank/Apheresis Service and Clinical Laboratory at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital - Present

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow of the American Society for Clinical Pathology  
  • Fellow of the College of American Pathologists  

Dr. Phillip J. DeChristopher, MD, PhD's Practice location

Practice At 2160 S First Ave Ems Bldg. , Rm. 2209

2160 S First Ave Ems Bldg. , Rm. 2209 -
Maywood, IL 60153
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New patients: 708-216-9000, 708-216-3250
Fax: 708-216-2620, 708-216-9033

Gottlieb Memorial Hospital

701 W. North Avenue Clinical Laboratory -
Melrose Park, IL 60160
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New patients: 708-327-2609
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Get to know Pathologist Dr. Phillip J. DeChristopher, who serves patients in Illinois.

A seasoned pathologist, Dr. DeChristopher serves as a Professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center, and as the Medical Director for Transfusion Medicine/Blood Bank/Apheresis Service and Clinical Laboratory at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.

When asked about his motivation to become a pathologist, he mentioned his interest in science, which began in high school and led to all of his degrees, as well as his work as a research chemist. He also expressed a strong desire to use laboratory medicine and pathology to make a real difference in patient care. 

What he loves most about Loyola Pathology is the collegiality among disciplines, which allows for the best multi-disciplinary approach to problem-solving and patient care.

With an impressive academic background, Dr. DeChristopher received his Master of Science and PhD degrees in Physical Organic Chemistry from the University of Illinois, and completed his medical training at Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine. He then went on to complete his residency and fellowship training at Michael Reese Hospital & Medical Center.

An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in anatomic & clinical pathology, and blood banking/transfusion medicine by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath). The mission of the ABPath is to promote the health of the public and advance the practice and science of pathology by establishing voluntary certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to practice the specialty of pathology.

Achieving fellowship status, Dr. DeChristopher is a Fellow of both the American Society for Clinical Pathology (FASCP) and the College of American Pathologists (FCAP).

Pathology is a branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and in some cases, the whole body. Pathologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and management of diseases by laboratory methods. 

On a more personal note, Dr. DeChristopher enjoys driving fast cars, and if he had the time and resources, he would love to obtain a private pilot’s license.

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