Michael Idowu, MD, MPH, FCAP
Molecular Pathology
Collaborative 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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