Northwest Pathology Services
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About Our Lab

Diagnostic expertise, rooted in Puerto Rico.

An anatomical pathology laboratory founded in 2002 in Manatí, serving office-based physicians, surgery centers, hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

About Our Lab

A laboratory rooted in Puerto Rico, built around the physicians it serves.

Pathologist reviewing slides at a microscope
Consulting for doctors & patients
Stained tissue section on a glass slide at Northwest Pathology
2002
Founded in Manatí, Puerto Rico

Welcome to Northwest Pathology Services, an anatomical pathology laboratory founded in 2002. Our complete immunohistochemistry and special stains service is performed in our own laboratory — a fast and reliable service held to the highest quality standards, with a comprehensive stain menu that supports accurate diagnosis.

We also provide consulting services as requested by doctors and patients, and we accept all major health insurance plans of Puerto Rico, with leading rates for self-pay patients.

  • Office-based physicians 01
  • Surgery centers 02
  • Hospitals 03
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Meet our pathologists
Inside our lab

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Our Pathologists

The specialists behind every diagnosis.

Four pathologists trained in Anatomical and Clinical Pathology, each with subspecialty training at leading academic medical centers.

DermatopathologyDr. Steven Catinchi Jaime
TrainingAnatomical and Clinical Pathology at Memorial Medical Center (Johnstown, PA), followed by subspecialties in Surgical Pathology and Dermatopathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC). Returned to Puerto Rico in 2010 to apply his expertise in immunohistochemical and histochemical studies.

Dr. Steven Catinchi Jaime

Pathologist

UPMCSurgical Pathology
GenitourinaryDra. Frances M. Gómez González
TrainingAnatomical & Clinical Pathology at RCM, University of Puerto Rico. Fellowship in Genitourinary Pathology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Department of Pathology. Certified by the American Board of Pathology.

Dra. Frances M. Gómez González

Pathologist

UAB FellowshipABP Certified
Breast PathologyDra. Susanne M. Crespo Ramos
TrainingAnatomical and Clinical Pathology at the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico, where she distinguished herself as a dedicated resident. Subspecialty in Breast Pathology at the University of Chicago, Department of Pathology.

Dra. Susanne M. Crespo Ramos

Pathologist

University of ChicagoUPR MSC
CytopathologyDr. Joel Santiago Martínez
TrainingAnatomical and Clinical Pathology at the Medical Sciences Campus of the University of Puerto Rico, where he stood out as chief resident. Subspecialty in Cytopathology at the University of Florida College of Medicine. Diplomate of the American Board of Pathology and Fellow of the College of American Pathologists.

Dr. Joel Santiago Martínez

Pathologist

ABP DiplomateFCAP
What we believe

Three convictions behind every report.

  1. 01

    Our patients are the most valuable priority.

  2. 02

    Integrity should never be compromised.

  3. 03

    Continuous improvement is key to success.

Our Mission

To provide an optimal and accessible healthcare service to contribute to the quality of life of our community.

Our Vision

To be a team in constant professional development, committed to providing services of the highest quality.

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(787) 884-2445