About
Dr. Babak Khoshkrood-Mansoori is a highly skilled Anatomical Pathologist, specializing in the laboratory diagnosis of disease. Working within the laboratory at Hôpital Pierre-Boucher, Département de Pathologie in Longueuil, QC, he collaborates closely with clinicians across various specialties. The hospital's pathology department adheres to the standards and regulations set forth by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ), ensuring the highest quality of diagnostic services. He specializes in Anatomical Pathology, focusing on the macroscopic and microscopic examination of tissue biopsies and surgical specimens to diagnose a wide range of diseases, including cancer and inflammatory conditions. His expertise is critical for accurate tumor grading, staging, and identifying prognostic markers. The Hôpital Pierre-Boucher, Département de Pathologie where Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori works is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology to ensure accurate and timely results, supporting clinical decision-making across various medical specialties.
Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori holds a Medical Degree from a recognized institution and has accumulated over six years of dedicated experience as an Anatomical Pathologist since 2018. He has completed extensive postgraduate training and holds the necessary certifications to practice within the province of Quebec, including licensure through the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ), license number 18185. His professional development is ongoing, with a commitment to staying current with emerging techniques and standards in pathology.
With a professional philosophy rooted in diagnostic accuracy and precision, Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori utilizes the latest laboratory techniques and technologies to provide reliable results. He values effective collaboration and communication with clinical colleagues to ensure optimal patient management. Upholding the highest standards of laboratory quality assurance and patient safety, he is dedicated to contributing to medical knowledge through research and education where applicable. Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori provides diagnostic reports and consultations in French, supporting the diverse patient population in Longueuil.
Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic pathology services. For specific inquiries about test availability or consultative services, referring physicians should contact the laboratory directly.
Note: This list outlines key diagnostic areas. Pathology services support a wide spectrum of medical investigations. Detailed reports are provided to referring physicians for clinical correlation.
All pathology services are provided in accordance with the standards of practice set by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) and relevant Canadian Association of Pathologists (CAP-ACP) and relevant subspecialty guidelines. Reports and consultations are directed to referring physicians.
Hôpital Pierre-Boucher, Département de Pathologie, is situated in the Vieux-Longueuil (Longueuil West) neighborhood of Longueuil, QC. The laboratory is conveniently located near the Aéroport Montréal Saint-Hubert Longueuil (YHU) and is easily accessible via the Réseau de transport de Longueuil (RTL). The facility meets accessibility standards and is typically part of a larger hospital or medical center complex, equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic technology. The laboratory serves as a core diagnostic service within the healthcare institution, supporting clinical decision-making across multiple specialties. For specimen drop-off or specific inquiries, referring physicians are advised to contact the laboratory through their office or the main hospital contact.
- How are the findings from a Pathologist like Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori used by other doctors?
- The diagnostic report provided by a Pathologist like Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori is fundamental for patient care. It confirms or refutes clinical suspicions, classifies diseases (e.g., type and grade of cancer), identifies infectious agents, and can provide prognostic information. Surgeons use pathology reports to determine if a tumor was completely removed, oncologists to select appropriate chemotherapy, and general practitioners to manage chronic conditions. Essentially, Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori's findings form the basis for many critical treatment decisions.
- What is the role of a Pathologist like Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori in healthcare?
- A Pathologist, such as Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori, is a medical doctor who specializes in diagnosing diseases by examining tissues, cells, and body fluids. They analyze samples obtained from biopsies, surgeries, or autopsies under a microscope and perform laboratory tests to identify abnormalities, determine the nature of a disease (like cancer or infection), and assess its severity. Pathologists provide crucial information that guides treatment decisions made by other physicians. Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori, as a Anatomical Pathologist involved in the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids such as blood and urine, as well as tissues, plays a vital role in patient care through accurate and timely diagnosis.
- What kinds of samples does a Pathologist like Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori examine?
- Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori, in their role as a Anatomical Pathologist involved in the medical specialty concerned with the diagnosis of disease based on the laboratory analysis of bodily fluids such as blood and urine, as well as tissues, analyzes many types of patient specimens. This can range from tiny needle biopsies taken to investigate a suspicious lump, to cells scraped or brushed from surfaces (cytology), to complex surgical specimens removed to treat cancer. They also interpret blood and bone marrow samples for hematological conditions. The specific types of samples depend on the clinical question being asked and the suspected disease.
- How long does it usually take to get pathology results from Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori's lab?
- Receiving pathology results typically takes anywhere from a few days for routine cases to one or more weeks for complex specimens requiring special stains or molecular analysis. Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori and the laboratory team strive for accuracy and completeness, which sometimes requires additional processing time. Your referring doctor will be notified once Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori's report is finalized and will then discuss the findings with you.
- Will I meet Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori directly as a patient?
- While Pathologists like Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori play a critical role in patient care, they primarily work behind the scenes in the laboratory, analyzing patient samples and consulting with other physicians. It's generally uncommon for patients to meet their pathologist directly, unless the pathologist has a subspecialty that involves some direct patient procedures (e.g., some hematopathologists performing bone marrow biopsies, though this is often done by hematologists/oncologists). Your primary interaction will be with your treating physician who orders the tests and discusses Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori's findings with you.
Hôpital Pierre-Boucher, Département de Pathologie
1333 boul Jacques-Cartier E
Longueuil, QC J4M 2A5
Laboratory Phone: (450) 468-8111
The laboratory facility meets accessibility standards and is typically part of a larger hospital or medical center complex.
Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori is a licensed Anatomical Pathologist regulated by the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ) under the Medical Act in QC. Pathology services by Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori are accessed via referrals for specimen analysis from primary care physicians or other specialists. Results and reports are communicated back to the referring doctor.
Verify Dr. Khoshkrood-Mansoori's registration with the Collège des médecins du Québec (CMQ): https://www.cmq.org/en/directory/physicians?number=18185