Dermatopathologists
Why A Board-Certified Dermatopathologist?
A Board-Certified Dermatopathologist has completed a fellowship in skin pathology following a residency in Dermatology or Pathology, and has passed a national board examination in skin pathology. Of perhaps greater importance, Dermatopathologists who devote their practice entirely to the interpretation of skin specimens are uniquely attuned to rare as well as common manifestations of every process that can affect the skin. Such individuals are able to offer reliable clinical-pathological correlation and give up-to-date and detailed suggestions for diagnostic testing and follow-up of patients, thereby saving the patients and their insurers the cost of many unnecessary diagnostic procedures and unnecessary treatments. Some examples of situations where special expertise in skin pathology is of particular value are:
- Biologically benign pigmented lesions which can simulate melanoma both clinically and histologically.
- Nevoid malignant melanomas which have a deceptively banal clinical and histological appearance.
- Clinically atypical nevi which may be totally benign, potentially premalignant (dysplastic or congenital), or malignant.
- Benign tumors of the follicles or sweat glands which can closely resemble basal cell carcinoma both clinically and histologically.
- Benign vascular lesions that can closely simulate Kaposi’s sarcoma or angiosarcoma.
- Distinguishing among rashes such as eczema, psoriasis, lichen planus, and drug eruptions.
Luis R. Flores, M.D.
Medical Director of Dermatopathology Services
Dr. Luis R. Flores, a board-certified dermatopathologist with 19 years of experience, specializes in anatomical and clinical pathology. He completed his dermatopathology fellowship at West Virginia University and The Dermatopathology Laboratory in Pittsburgh, PA, under the mentorship of Drs. Edward Abel and Alan Silverman. Dr. Flores also trained in surgical pathology at Harvard Medical School, Beth Israel Deaconess in Boston, MA, and served as an Assistant Professor at West Virginia University Health Care System.
As a native of Pittsburgh, Dr. Flores recently returned to Western Pennsylvania with his family after practicing in Chicago. He actively supports educational programs and maintains strong relationships with local dermatologists and healthcare providers in the region.
Milena E. Kozovska, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Milena Kozovska joined Rabkin Dermatopathology Laboratory in 2005 and has served as Medical Director since 2018. Dr. Kozovska earned her M.D. from the National Medical University in Kiev, Ukraine, and her Ph.D. from the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. She completed her residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX, followed by a fellowship in dermatopathology at Wake Forest University.
Dr. Kozovska is board-certified in both Anatomic and Clinical Pathology as well as Dermatopathology. She is a member of the American Society of Dermatopathology and the International Society of Dermatopathology and has published extensively. She frequently collaborates with physicians throughout Western Pennsylvania.
Saba M. Ali, M.D.
Dr. Saba M. Ali earned her medical degree from Northeast Ohio Medical University as part of a 6-year accelerated BS/MD program. She completed her dermatopathology fellowship at Wake Forest University and is board-certified in both dermatology and dermatopathology.
Dr. Ali is actively involved in teaching dermatology residents and is currently affiliated with educational programs in Pittsburgh. A member of the American Academy of Dermatology and the International Society of Dermatopathology, she has presented at national and international dermatopathology meetings.
Daniel Teague, M.D.
Dr. Daniel Teague completed his medical training at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine and went on to specialize in Surgical and Oncological Pathology before completing his dermatopathology fellowship at Wake Forest Medical Center. Dr. Teague has nearly a decade of experience in dermatopathology, having worked in both private and corporate laboratories.
Throughout his career, Dr. Teague has taught medical students and residents in dermatopathology across several states, and he now brings his expertise to the Western Pennsylvania region. When he’s not practicing, he enjoys spending time with his family, gardening, and coaching.
