Introducing Dermatopathology Services at SSDP
While our dermatologists are directly caring for patients, dermatopathologists play a critical role in reading tissue specimens to aid in diagnosis and treatment. At SSDP, we are fortunate to have talented dermatopathologists on our team to evaluate and diagnose the biopsies performed by SSDP physicians.
What is dermatopathology?
Dermatopathology is a branch of pathology dealing with the analysis and diagnosis of the skin. Dermatopathologists may start in either dermatology or pathology before their training. The histopathology assessment of skin, hair, nails, and mucous membrane samples requires subspecialty training.
Our dermatopathology team brings decades of experience to our practice. The collaborative impact of discussing complex, nuanced cases with our dermatopathologists provides a level of information that optimizes the accuracy of diagnosis — and your dermatologic care.
“Making the right diagnosis and treatment plan for our patients is all about the clinicopathological correlation. Our team includes dermatopathologists whose primary focus is the skin, who know each one of our dermatologists’ style of practice, and who respond quickly to in-depth questions, allowing our board-certified dermatologists to provide the answers and plans that are best suited for each of our patients.” — Dr. Amy Chang
Introducing our Dermatopathologists
Beatriz Tapia-Centola, M.D., Dermatopathologist
Dr. Tapia-Centola was born and raised in Mexico City, where she earned her medical degree from Universidad La Salle. After receiving a degree as an anatomic pathologist from Instituto Nacional de la Nutrición Salvador Zubirán in Mexico City, Mexico, she traveled to New York, where she participated in a visiting fellowship in dermatopathology at New York University Medical Center.
From there, she was accepted into Yale New Haven Hospital/Yale University School of Medicine, where she completed an anatomic pathology residency, followed by a dermatopathology fellowship at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, MO. She is board-certified in Anatomic Pathology and Dermatopathology.
Beatriz Tapia-Centola, M.D., Dermatopathologist
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Tapia-Centola has made contributions to the dermatopathology field, sharing her work broadly through teaching, mentoring, publications, presentations, and lectures. She is an established and well-known dermatopathologist in our community. As a fellow and member of numerous local and national medical societies, she routinely participates in their educational meetings and fundraising events.
“It is a true privilege to work with and be part of this group of amazing, dedicated physicians with an academic mindset in a community setting. It’s the best of both worlds!”
Dr. Tapia-Centola enjoys traveling with her family and trying new cuisines from around the world. You can find her beloved Lakeland terrier, Dante, on his Instagram page!
Jennifer Lambe, M.D., Dermatopathologist
Dr. Lambe is a distinguished expert in dermatopathology, dedicated to bridging clinical presentations with precise diagnoses. Originally from Connecticut, Dr. Lambe completed her undergraduate studies in biochemistry at Tufts University before obtaining her medical degree from the University of Connecticut Medical Health Center.
Jennifer Lambe, M.D., Dermatopathologist
She completed an internship in internal medicine at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx, NY, followed by a residency in anatomic and clinical pathology at New York Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center, where she served as chief resident in her final year. She further honed her expertise through a general oncologic pathology fellowship at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and a dermatopathology subspecialty fellowship at the Ackerman Academy of Dermatopathology.
Dr. Lambe holds board certifications in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Dermatopathology. With an unwavering commitment to staying abreast of the latest advancements, she actively participates in local and national medical conferences.
Dr. Lambe is married with two children and enjoys skiing in Vermont, swimming, mountain biking, reading, and exploring the world through travel.
Any questions? Consult our office staff or one of our board-certified dermatologists. Please contact SSDP to schedule an appointment with any of our physicians.
