Vincent Mesa

Vincent Mesa, DO, is an Assistant Professor of Pathology at the College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific - Northwest, Western University of Health Sciences. His expertise spans anatomic and clinical pathology, with a focus on histopathology and diagnostic laboratory methods. He holds certifications from the American Board of Pathology and multiple state medical boards.

Education:

• Doctor of Osteopathy, University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences (Des Moines University), 1988-1992
• Bachelor of Arts, University of North Texas, 1982-1988
• Pathology Residencies at multiple institutions, including University Hospitals/Case Western Reserve University (1997-1998) and Mount Sinai Medical Center (1995-1997)

Research Interests:

• Study of precursor Langerhans cell histiocytosis
• Laboratory methods in disease detection and differential diagnosis
• Histomorphologic analysis of surgically excised lesions

Professional Experience:

• President, Oregon Pathologists Association (2008)
• Executive Committee Member, Oregon Pathologists Association (2004-Current)
• Board Member and Committee Chair, Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons of Oregon
• Chief Medical Staff, Eastmoreland General Hospital (2001-2004)
• Chairman, Tumor Board Committee, Eastmoreland Hospital (2001-2004)

Labs/Teams:

• Former Laboratory Director of Clinical Laboratories at Eastmoreland General Hospital (1999-2004) and Woodland Park Hospital (2001-2004)