Paul N. Staats

Dr. Paul N. Staats is a Professor of Pathology at the University of Maryland Medical Center, where he has practiced anatomic pathology since 2009. He holds multiple administrative roles including Assistant Director of Anatomic Pathology Laboratory Operations and Interim Chair of the Department of Pathology, while also serving as Director of the Cytopathology Service. His clinical focus spans cytopathology, gynecologic pathology, and breast pathology.

Research Interests:

• Refinement of morphologic criteria for cancer diagnosis
• Implementation of ancillary testing in cytopathology
• Improving laboratory quality and efficiency
• Collaborative approaches in hormone-responsive cancers

Publications Trends: His recent work emphasizes diagnostic accuracy in cervical and thyroid cytology, leveraging computational methods for nuclear analysis, and standardizing communication protocols in urgent pathology diagnoses.

Education:

• B.S. in Chemistry from Yale University (1994-1998)
• M.D. from SUNY Upstate Medical University (1998-2003)
• Post-Sophomore Fellowship at SUNY Upstate (2000-2001)
• Residency at Massachusetts General Hospital (2003-2007)
• Specialized fellowships in gynecologic pathology and cytopathology (2007-2009)