"For many years I have operated skin cancers clinics in both Sydney and regional NSW. Over nearly a decade, I have used the services of several dermatopathology providers. Some were large (SDS, Laverty, Symbion, Mayne), others small to medium (Histopath, Histoderm). Of all these, I found Southern Sun Pathology to be the best, for the following reasons; -

Prompt and reliable reporting, taking approximately 2 days. In the past, I always had to wait longer for reports, even as long as two weeks.
Clear and concise reports, which are easy to understand whilst containing the necessary information.
Consistent reporting style, so I waste no time and effort interpreting and understanding the report.
Reports which closely correlate with the clinical provisional diagnosis. Many pathology companies have multiple pathologists who lack the ability to accurately diagnose/detect early cancers and to stage cancers accurately, which enables better patient management. In my experience, I have found many pathologists report early SCC’s and BCC’s as Solar Keratosis, which may lead to non ideal treatment.
Confidence in biopsy reports, even if they are as small as 2mm punch biopsies. I have found the reporting of biopsies by Southern Sun Pathology to be accurate, and to closely correlate with the reports of subsequently excised skin cancers.
Personalised service. Dr Ian Katz, the chief pathologist, is eminently accessible and, not only is he just a phone call away, every thing always seems to be no problem."

Dr Hein Vandenbergh from Forestville writes:

"Dear Ian,

Just a quick note to let you know how much I and my patients enjoy and appreciate the working relationship we have established over the past years.

I consider you very much part of the team here which looks after our skin cancer patients, and your occasional clinical presence on-site while I’m operating on patients is appreciated by all.

Obviously, this would mean little if the rest were not up to scratch: your reports are a picture of clarity, diagnostically precise and to the point, and rarely of a vaccilatory nature – unless the (in)adequacy of my biopsies forces you to hedge your bets. As a clinician, of course, you have a great advantage over many histopathologists, and this is reflected in the nature and quality of your reports.

The service in terms of specimen pick-up and turnover-time, and the fascinating topical newsletters you provide for your referring doctors, are exemplary.

The most satisfying aspect of working with you, however, is your ready availability to discuss patients and reports, and your willingness to ‘go back’ and review slides in the light of further information which may be generated by those chats.

Once again, many thanks for your spontaneous team-spirit, and your utterly professional approach to providing accurate and user-friendly reports to doctors working in the frontline of our battle against the national Australian scourge.

With best regards,

Hein Vandenbergh"

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