Anatomical Pathology
Our anatomical pathologists examine tissue and cells taken from patients to diagnose a wide variety of diseases, including cancer.
A/Director of Operations
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David is the Acting Director of Operations, NSW Health Pathology West. David oversees strategy, performance and operations for laboratories situated within Western Sydney LHD (Westmead ICPMR, Blacktown, Auburn, Mt Druitt) and Nepean Blue Mountains LHD (Nepean, Blue Mountains, Lithgow). David’s substantive position is Operations Manager , NSW Health Pathology Hunter, where he was based in Newcastle and was responsible for performance and operations for laboratories situated within the Hunter to Manning geographical areas. David has also been the Acting Director of Operations for North for a period of 15 months during the initial period of the COVID-19 pandemic.
David has 30 years of experience in public Pathology having commenced his career as a Trainee in a multi-discipline regional laboratory. He has worked in all disciplines before settling in Microbiology and then progressing into management.
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Chemical Pathology
Our chemical pathologists analyse chemicals in our body fluids and tissues to help diagnose and manage disease. They play a unique dual role of doctor-scientist, looking at changes in human body chemistry for screening, diagnosis, prognosis and management.
Immunology
Our immunologists help us better understand and treat diseases of the human immune system.
Microbiology
Our microbiologists and virologists are critical to NSW public health and emergency responses to pathogen-borne disease, and their expertise is recognised world-wide.
Pre and Post-Analytical
This is the process that happens before and after specimens reach our labs for testing, providing vital links between pathology requests, diagnostic testing and results.
Transfusion
Our transfusion service is critical to the operation of emergency and in-patient care across NSW.