Steven Howard Kroft

Steven Howard Kroft, MD, is a Professor and Chair in the Department of Pathology at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He specializes in Hematopathology and Anatomic Pathology, with affiliations at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Wisconsin. His clinical expertise includes flow cytometry and diagnostic hematopathology, addressing complex cases in myeloid neoplasms and lymphoma.

Dr. Kroft holds board certifications in Hematology and Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. His education includes an MD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine (1991), residency in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology at Northwestern University (1991–1996), and a Hematopathology fellowship at the University of Michigan (1996–1997).

His research focuses on diagnostic challenges in hematologic malignancies, laboratory test regulation, and molecular diagnostics. Recent work addresses discordant diagnoses in myelodysplastic syndromes, genomic sequencing applications, and syphilis pathogenesis. He advocates for standardized laboratory practices and quality assurance in diagnostic testing.

Dr. Kroft leads the Hematopathology Division, emphasizing clinical relevance in research and education. His contributions span over 100 peer-reviewed articles, with a focus on translating molecular findings into diagnostic workflows.