AT BALL DERMPATH, we perform the laboratory processing and examination of only skin, nail and hair specimens, allowing our experienced, specialized lab staff to do what they do best. We utilize Six Sigma Quality Improvement Practices*, state-of-the-art equipment, certified histotechnicians, and over 100 in-house stains. By focusing solely on dermatopathology and continually investigating and instituting the newest and safest best practices, we provide the utmost benefit to clinicians and patients.
* Six Sigma […] simply means a measure of quality that strives for near perfection. Six Sigma is a disciplined, data-driven approach and methodology for eliminating defects (driving toward six standard deviations between the mean and the nearest specification limit) in any process – from manufacturing to transactional and from product to service. – isixsigma.com
“I have known Dr. Ball for over 20 years. We met while serving in the Navy together where he helped teach Navy Dermatology and Pathology residents. I have always been impressed with his professionalism. I was very happy to continue our relationship after retiring from the Navy. His dermatopathology service provides very timely service with diagnoses you don’t have to second guess. I can’t say enough good things about his services and would encourage practices wanting the best dermatopathology interpretations, in a timely manner, to use his services.”
Our laboratory uses the following measures to ensure prompt and accurate diagnoses:
- Processing of only dermatopathology specimens
- Multiple levels routinely performed on every case
- Certified histotechnicians
- State-of-the-art equipment
- Complete 2D barcoding system
- Collaboration with Wake Forest University for all Microbiology
- Over 100 in-house IHC and special stains
- In-house frozen section analysis
- In-house Direct Immunofluorescence testing