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Samuel Dement, MD, Pathology, Asheville, NC

SamuelHoustonDementMD

Pathology Asheville, NC

Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology

Former Laboratory Medical Director, Rutherfordton CBOC; Franklin CBOC; Former Service Chief, P & LMS, Asheville VAMC, Part-time PML

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  • Office

    Biltmore Ave.
    Asheville, NC 28803

Summary

  • Dr. Samuel Dement is a pathologist in Asheville, NC. He received his medical degree from Vanderbilt University School of Medicine and has been in practice since 1987. He speaks English and Spanish. He specializes in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology and is experienced in surgical pathology, cytology, clinical pathology laboratory informatics, and avian pathology.

Education & Training

  • Stanford University School Medicine
    Stanford University School MedicineMD, Medicine- externship, 1981
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1983 - 1987
  • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
    Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineAnatomic and Clinical Pathology, 1982 - 1987
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityInternship, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1982 - 1983
  • Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
    Vanderbilt University School of MedicineClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2014 - 2025
  • SC State Medical License
    SC State Medical License 1992 - 2025
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2008 - 2016
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1988 - 2009
  • KY State Medical License
    KY State Medical License 1989 - 2000
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1985 - 1994
  • American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • President South Carolina Society of Pathologists, 2004-2006
  • Inductee Alpha Omega Alpha Honors Medical Society, 1987
  • John Shapiro Award for Excellence in Pathology Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, 1982

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Mercury concentrations in Loggerhead Shrikes (Lanius ludovicianus) feathers from differing eco regions of South Carolina.  
    DeMent SH, JL Guentzel, The Oriole, 12/2020
  • A study of American Kestrel (falco sparverious) nest box occupancy and natal dispersal in the midlands/ Sandhills region of South Carolina.  
    DeMent, SH, KJ Sultzer, ST Rikard, Oriole, 12/2016
  • Genetic evaluation for Falco sparverius paulus within breeding American kestrels in the midlands/ sandhills region of South Carolina  
    deMent SH, ST Rikard, EA Wommack, The Oriole, 9/1/2014
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Research History

  • Medical StudentMuscular Dystrophy Association Research Grant, avian model Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy1978 - 1982

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish