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Ritu Nayar, MD, Pathology, Chicago, IL

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Pathology • Chicago, IL

Cytopathology, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Professor of Pathology and Medical Education, Executive Vice Chair, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL

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  • Office

    259 E Huron St
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Phone+1 312-503-8144

Summary

  • Dr. Ritu Nayar is a highly experienced pathologist based in Chicago, IL, who specializes in Cytopathology, Anatomic Pathology, and Clinical Pathology. Completing her education and residency at George Washington University and University of Rochester, she has held a joint position at Northwestern University's Feinberg School of Medicine as a professor of Pathology and Medical Education since 1997. Her expertise includes cytopathology, clinical research, physician advocacy, and medical authorship. She has been published numerous times, with particular focus on HPV screening for cervical cancer. Her professional accomplishments have been recognized by several organizations, earning her lifetime achievement awards from Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology and the College of American Pathologists, among other accolades.

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterFellowship, Cytopathology, 1996 - 1997
  • George Washington University School of Medicine
    George Washington University School of MedicineFellowship, Selective Pathology, 1995 - 1996
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1991 - 1996
  • George Washington University
    George Washington UniversityChief Residency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1994 - 1995
  • Maulana Azad Medical College
    Maulana Azad Medical CollegeClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1997 - 2026
  • DC State Medical License
    DC State Medical License 1995 - 2003
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
  • American Board of Pathology Cytopathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Lifetime Achievement Award Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology, 2023
  • Lifetime Achievement Award College of American Pathologists (CAP), 2019
  • Papanicolaou Award American Society of Cytopathology (ASC), 2018
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Touch Imprint (TI) Cytology of Needle Core Biopsies (NCB) in Pathology Laboratories: A Practice Survey of Participants in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) No...  
    Ritu Nayar, MD, Diagnostic Cytopathology

Books/Book Chapters

  • The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytology 
    Chapter: AUS/ FLUS 
    Renshaw A, Nayar R krane JEditors: Ali S, Cibas ES.SpringerEdition 2nd,2018
  • The Paris System for Reporting Urine Cytology 
    Chapter: Foreward 
    Nayar REditors: Rosenthal D, Wojcik E, KurtyckD.SpringerEdition 1st,2016
  • The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology 
    Nayar R.Editors: Nayar R, Wilbur DC.SpringerEdition 3rd,2015
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Authored Content

  • An Advocacy Victory12/1/2018
  • Laboratory management curriculum for cytopathology training3/1/2018
  • Primary HPV Screening in the USA- Are We Ready ?11/1/2017
  • ASC President. State of the Society11/1/2014
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Press Mentions

  • 2018 CAP Accreditation Checklists Detail Medical Laboratories’ Blueprint for Compliance and Best Practice
    2018 CAP Accreditation Checklists Detail Medical Laboratories’ Blueprint for Compliance and Best PracticeAugust 23rd, 2018
  • Access to High-Quality, Integrated Oncologic Imaging & Pathology
    Access to High-Quality, Integrated Oncologic Imaging & PathologyMarch 20th, 2018
  • Access to High-Quality, Integrated Oncologic Imaging & Pathology
    Access to High-Quality, Integrated Oncologic Imaging & PathologyMarch 20th, 2018
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Committees

  • Trustee and President, American Board of Pathology 2016 - Present

Professional Memberships

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