Michael Idowu, MD, MPH, FCAP

Molecular Pathology

Michael Idowu, MD, MPH, FCAPCollaborative Translational Researcher; Breast Cancer, GI and liver diseases

Department: Pathology

Phone: (804) 828-9739

Fax: (804) 828-9749

Email: Michael.Idowu@vcuhealth.org

Michael Idowu, MD, MPH, FCAP, is a professor of pathology at the Virginia Commonwealth University. He received his MPH in public health at the University of South Carolina and his Medical Degree from the University of Ibadan. He trained in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Cytopathology, and Molecular Genetic Pathology at the Medical College of Virginia/Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center.

Dr. Idowu also trained in oncologic pathology at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York.  He has authored several peer-reviewed publications and abstracts and has presented courses nationally. He has authored or co-authored several book chapters on quality practices, breast pathology and molecular pathology. He has also edited two books: Molecular Pathology Testing for Solid Tumors published in the fall 2015, and Diagnosis and Management of Breast Tumors published in the fall of 2017. He serves on College of American Pathology (CAP) committee(s). He is a co-Chair of the AMA Proprietary Laboratory Analysis (PLA) Technical Advisory Group (TAG). He also serves on the AMA Pathology Coding Caucus. He is a member of the AMA CPT Editorial Panel.

Clinical Specialties: Anatomic Pathology; Molecular Genetic Pathology, Breast Pathology, GI and Liver Diseases


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Education

Postgraduate Medical Training

Fellowship - Molecular Genetics Pathology Department of Pathology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA

Fellowship - Cytopathology

2004 - 2005 Department of Pathology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA

Fellowship - Oncologic/Surgical Pathology
2005 - 2006 Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, NY

Residency

2000 - 2004 Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, Department of Pathology, Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, Richmond, VA

Postgraduate Education

1999 - 2000 MPH, Master’s in Public Health Program University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC

Medical Education

1988 - 1995 MBBS, University of Ibadan, Nigeria

Licenses & Certifications

Medical Licenses (Current)

Commonwealth of Virginia

Board Certifications

American Board of Pathology (Anatomic and Clinical Pathology) American Board of Pathology (Molecular Genetics Pathology)

Awards

2020 - 2021 Top Doctor (Pathology): Richmond Magazine, Annual Top Docs List

Virginia Commonwealth University & Medical Center Appointments            

2010 - present  Associate Member, Massey Cancer Center

2011 - present  Member, Malpractice Claims Committee, VCU Health

2013 - 2024   Director, Tissue and Data Acquisition and Analysis Core (TDAAC)

2012 - 2024   Member, Multidisciplinary Oncology Care Committee, Massey Cancer Center

2014 - 2023   Program director, Molecular Genetics Pathology Fellowship

2011 - 2019   Director, Anatomic Pathology Quality Management, Department of Pathology, VCUHS

2010 - 2023   Breast Health Center Leadership Committee, VCUHS

2008 - 2023   Member, Breast Cancer Research Interest Group (BCRIG)

2008 - 2020   Member, Protocol Review and Monitoring Committee (PRMC), Massey Cancer Center

2006 - 2023   Director, Breast Pathology Service Department of Pathology, VCUHS

Professional Organizations

College of American Pathology, Fellow Member

American Society of Clinical Pathology, Fellow Member

United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology American Society of Cytopathology

Virginia Society of Medicine

American Medical Association (AMA)

Professional Service (outside)

2022 - present  CPT Editorial Panel, Medical Association (AMA)

2022 - present  Co-Chair, AMA CPT Proprietary Laboratory Analysis (PLA)

2022 - present  Technical Advisory Group (TAG)

2023 - present  Advisor, College of American Pathologists (CAP), Economic Affairs Committee

2023 - present  Advisor, College of American Pathologists (CAP), CPT/RUC Subcommittee of the Economic Affairs Committee

2020 - 2025     Member, College of American Pathologists, Standards Committee

2021 - 2022     Member, American Medical Association (AMA) Molecular Pathology Advisory Group (MPAG)

Recent Publications

Published Papers

https://www-ncbi-nlm-nih-gov.proxy.library.vcu.edu/sites/myncbi/1-AGOowic-QQh/bibliography/49123903/public/?sort=date&direction=descending

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/myncbi/1-AGOowic-QQh/bibliography/public/

Books

Idowu MO, Dumur CI, Garrett CT (Eds): Molecular Oncology Testing for Solid Tumors: A Pragmatic Approach. Springer (ISBN 978-3-319-16303-1; ISBN 978-3- 319-16304-8 [eBook])

Idowu MO, Shah PA, Hackney MH, Grimes MM, Geyer CE, Arthur DW, Bear HD (Eds). Diagnosis and Management of Breast Tumors: A Practical Handbook of Multidisciplinary Approach. Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 (ISBN 978-3-319-57725-8)

Book Chapters

Idowu MO, Singh JA, Grimes MM. Overview of Pathologic Evaluation of Breast Lesions and Quality Assurance. In Idowu MO, Shah PA, Hackney MH, Grimes MM, Geyer CE, Arthur DW, Bear HD (Eds). Practical Handbook of Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Breast Tumors. Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 (ISBN 978-3-319-57725-8)

Shah PA, Robila V, Idowu MO. Fibroepithelial lesions. In Idowu MO, Shah PA, Hackney MH, Grimes MM, Geyer CE, Arthur DW, Bear HD (Eds). Practical Handbook of Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Breast Tumors. Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 (ISBN 978-3- 319- 57725-8)

Shah PA, Robila V, Idowu MO. Papillary lesions. In Idowu MO, Shah PA, Hackney MH, Grimes MM, Geyer CE, Arthur DW, Bear HD (Eds). Practical Handbook of Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Breast Tumors. Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 (ISBN 978-3-319-57725-8)

Vachhani H, Shah PA, Robila V, Idowu MO. Invasive carcinomas: Diagnosis and Managements. In Idowu MO, Shah PA, Hackney MH, Grimes MM, Geyer CE, Arthur DW, Bear HD (Eds). Practical Handbook of Multidisciplinary Approach to Diagnosis and Management of Breast Tumors. Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2017 (ISBN 978-3-319-57725-8)

Idowu MO, Shuji Ogino. Standard Nomenclature – Why bother? In Idowu MO, Dumur CI, Garrett CT (Eds). Molecular Oncology Testing for Solid Tumors: A Pragmatic Approach. Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015 (ISBN 978-3-319-16303-1; ISBN 978-3-319-16304-8 [eBook])

Dipti Surve, Idowu MO. Basic Molecular Tumor Pathology and Targeted Therapies in the Genomic Era. In Idowu MO, Dumur CI, Garrett CT (Eds). Molecular Oncology Testing for Solid Tumors: A Pragmatic Approach. Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015 (ISBN 978-3-319-16303-1; ISBN 978-3-319-16304-8  [eBook])

Idowu MO. Pathologists’ Roles in Molecular Oncology Testing of Solid Tumors. In Idowu MO, Dumur CI, Garrett CT (Eds). Molecular Oncology Testing for Solid Tumors: A Pragmatic Approach. Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2015 (ISBN 978-3-319-16303-1; ISBN 978-3-319-16304-8 [eBook])

Idowu MO. The Complete Pathology report. In Nakhleh RE (Eds). Error reduction and Prevention in Surgical pathology. Springer Science+Business Media, New York 2015 (ISBN 978-1-4939-2339-7)

Horowitz RE, Idowu MO, Siegal GP. The Pathology Position. In Wagar EA, Horowitz RE, Siegal GP (Eds). Laboratory Administration for Pathologists. College of American pathologists, 2011. Pg 197-214 (ISBN-13: 978-0983706809)

Idowu MO, Nakhleh RE. Quality Management in Anatomic Pathology. In Wagar EA, Horowitz RE, Siegal GP (Eds). Laboratory Administration for Pathologists. College of American pathologists, 2011. Pg 137-150 (ISBN-13: 978-0983706809)


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