Marc A. Vala
Georgetown
Summary
Experienced and dedicated Pathologist with 25 years of continuous service at a single healthcare organization, until recent relocation to Beebe Medical Center in 09/2025 demonstrating exceptional commitment, reliability and expertise in diagnostic medicine. Proficient in a wide range of pathology disciplines, including surgical pathology, cytopathology, and clinical laboratory collaboration. Well known for accurate and timely diagnoses to a close knit local Oncology group for over 20 years. Also known for very interactive and articulate contributions to multidisciplinary conferences and contributing to the development of quality control protocols and laboratory improvements. Proven leadership in mentoring and educating laboratory staff and supporting high quality patient care through dedication to excellence in not just diagnostic pathology, but in communication with clinicians.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pathologist
Allied Diagnostic Pathology Consultants
Wilmington, DE
09.2025 - Current
- Staff pathologist at Beebe Medical Center involved in many immediate cytology evaluations (thyroid, EBUS, Ion navigational bronchoscopies, EUS and CT guided lung biopsies), variety of frozen sections, multiple weekly interdisciplinary conferences and challenging variety of surgical pathology cases
Pathologist
Crozer Health/DCMH CCMC
Chester, USA
05.2000 - 08.2025
- Voted Main Line Top Doctor 2017-present
- Physician at Crozer Keystone Health System, providing comprehensive patient care.
Education
Master of Science - Oncologic Pathology
FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER
PA06-1999
Pathology in Internship/Residency
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
PA06-1998
MD - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
NC06-1993
BA Cum Laude - undefined
DUKE UNIVERSITY
N.C.05-1988
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- Lifetime certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, American Board of Pathology, 1999
- Delaware, 2025 (current)
- Pennsylvania, 1998 (current)
Timeline
Pathologist
Allied Diagnostic Pathology Consultants
09.2025 - Current
Pathologist
Crozer Health/DCMH CCMC
05.2000 - 08.2025
Pathology in Internship/Residency
THOMAS JEFFERSON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL
MD - undefined
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
BA Cum Laude - undefined
DUKE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science - Oncologic Pathology
FOX CHASE CANCER CENTER