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David Elder, MD, Pathology, Philadelphia, PA

DavidEElderMD

Pathology Philadelphia, PA

Anatomic Pathology

Professor of Pathology, University Pennsylvania

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  • Office

    3400 Spruce St
    Philadelphia, PA 19104
    Phone+1 215-662-2737
    Fax+1 215-615-3424

Education & Training

  • University of Otago School of Medicine
    University of Otago School of MedicineClass of 1970

Certifications & Licensure

  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2025
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1979 - 2024

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Malpractice Concerns, Defensive Medicine, and the Histopathology Diagnosis of Melanocytic Skin Lesions  
    David E Elder, Martin A Weinstock, Joann G Elmore, American Journal of Clinical Pathology
  • Complexities of Perceived and Actual Performance in Pathology Interpretation: A Comparison of Cutaneous Melanocytic Skin and Breast Interpretations  
    David E Elder, Donald L Weaver, Martin A Weinstock, Joann G Elmore, Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
  • Pathologists’ Diagnosis of Invasive Melanoma and Melanocytic Proliferations: Observer Accuracy and Reproducibility Study  
    Raymond L Barnhill, David E Elder, Martin A Weinstock, Emergency Medicine Journal

Press Mentions

  • Is Surgery Always Necessary for Folks with Chronic Angina?
    Is Surgery Always Necessary for Folks with Chronic Angina?November 7th, 2022

Grant Support

  • Pathology CoreNational Cancer Institute2008–2011
  • Genetic Epidemiology Of MelanomaNational Cancer Institute2006–2010
  • Core--Pathology Core B: U. Of PA ConsortiumNational Cancer Institute2005–2009
  • Tissue &PathologyNational Cancer Institute2004–2008
  • Genetic Epidermiology Of MelanomaNational Cancer Institute2001–2005
  • Core--Tissue And Patient AccrualNational Cancer Institute2001–2002
  • Expression Pathways In Melanoma Progression For Diagnosis And PrognosisNational Cancer Institute1999–2002
  • Core--Tissue And PathologyNational Cancer Institute1999–2002
  • Core--Tissue Accrual And Imaging CoreNational Cancer Institute1996–1999
  • Adhesion Molecules In Melanoma Progression And PrognosisNational Cancer Institute1996–1999