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Basim Al-Khafaji, MD, Pathology, Detroit, MI

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Pathology • Detroit, MI

Cytopathology, Genitourinary Pathology, Obstetrics & Perinatal Pathology, Anatomic Pathology

Pathologist, Director, Pathology Residency

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  • Office

    22101 Moross Rd
    Detroit, MI 48236
    Phone+1 313-343-4000
    Fax+1 313-881-4727

Summary

  • Dr. Al-Khafaji is dual board-certified in Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology. He completed his residency in Anatomic Pathology at the University of Cincinnati in Ohio plus two subsequent one-year ACGME accredited fellowships at the University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, one in Oncologic Surgical Pathology and the other in Cytopathology. Currently, as a senior staff pathologist at St. John Hospital & Medical Center his area of expertise and special interests are Cytopathology, to include performance of FNA, and ROSE interpretation. Within the area of surgical pathology his current interests and area of expertise involve Genitourinary, Gynecological and Head and Neck Pathology. Prior to joining St. John Hospital Medical Center, Dr. AL-Khafaji, was a staff pathologist and Assistant Professor of pathology at The University of Michigan. Currently, he holds the position of adjunct Associate Professor at Wayne State University, School of Medicine, Detroit, MI. Dr Al-Khafaji served as the Director of Pathology of the residency program at St. John Hospital Medical Center, Detroit, MI between 2003 to 2015. At which time he oversaw the administrative and educational training aspects of the pathology residency program through three accreditation cycles, ultimately achieving full accreditation for a five-year period, a perfect pass rate on the AP boards, and a near perfect pass rate on the CP boards. Dr. Al-Khafaji also holds a master's degree in Health Profession Education (MHPE), from Keele University (UK) with emphasis on assessment and evaluation

Education & Training

  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer CenterFellowship, Cytopathology, 1997 - 1998
  • University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
    University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer CenterSelective Pathology, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Surgical Pathology
    University of Texas M D Anderson Cancer Center Surgical PathologyFellowship, Selective Pathology, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of Medicine
    University of Cincinnati Medical Center/College of MedicineResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1993 - 1996
  • University of Baghdad College of Medicine
    University of Baghdad College of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • MI State Medical License
    MI State Medical License 1998 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1996 - 1999
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology Cytopathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Instructor of the Year, Pathology St. John Hospital & Medical Center, 2007, 2011-2012
  • America’s Top Physicians (Pathology) Consumer Research Council of America, 2005
  • America's Top Physicians (Pathology) Consumer Research Council of America, 2005
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans of the vulva: a mesenchymal tumor with a broad differential diagnosis and review of literature  
    Gilani S, Al-Khafaji B, Pathologica, 1/1/2014
  • Cytologic features of solid pseudopapillary neoplasms of the pancreas: a single institutional experience based on evaluation of diagnostic utility of endoscopic ultras...  
    Gilani SM, Tashjian R, Barawi M, Al-Khafaji B, Pathologica, 1/1/2014
  • Preoperative Fine Needle Aspiration of Axillary Lymph Nodes in Breast Cancer; Clinical Utility, Diagnostic Accuracy and Potential Pitfalls  
    Gilani, S., Fathallah, L., Al-Khafaji, B, Acta Cytologica, 1/1/2014
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Abstracts/Posters

  • Preoperative Fine Needle Aspiration of Axillary Lymph Nodes: Diagnostic Accuracy, Potential Pitfalls, and Clinical Correlates
    Gilani, S., Fathallah, L., Al-Khafaji, B, J of the Am Society of Cytopathology
  • Fine Needle Aspiration of Salivary Gland Lymphoid lesions: A Community Hospital Experience
    Asakrah S, Anderson I, Al-Khafaji B, American Society of Cytopathology, 62nd Annual Scientific Meeting, Dallas, TX, 1/15/2014
  • Preoperative Fine Needle Aspiration of Axillary Lymph Nodes: Diagnostic Accuracy, Potential Pitfalls, and Clinical Correlates
    Gilani, S., Fathallah, L., Al-Khafaji, B, American Society of Cytopathology Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, 11/18/2013
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Lectures

  • Leiomyosarcoma Of The Board Ligament: A Rare Highly Malignant Tumor 
    Chicago, IL - 1/8/2014
  • Esophageal Leiomyoma: A Rare Benign Intramural Tumor of the Esophagus 
    Chicago, IL - 1/8/2014
  • Dermatofibrosarcoma Protuberans of the Vulva: A Mesenchymal Tumor With A Wide Differential Diagnosis 
    Orlando, FL - 1/14/2013
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Arabic

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