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Thoracic Pathology

Division of Anatomic Pathology
The Thoracic Pathology Service provides cutting-edge patient care services with respect to the diagnosis and management of lung cancer, pleural and mediastinal tumors, and interstitial lung disease.

The Thoracic Pathology Service works closely with the many hospitals and clinics in the greater Miami region including those affiliated with Jackson Health System, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, and the University of Miami. The service also maintains an active and robust national and international consultation service with respect to the diagnosis of neoplastic and non-neoplastic thoracic diseases. Our subspeciality also serves as a teaching hub for oncology fellows, pulmonary and cardiothoracic fellows, surgery residents, and international observers.

Director of Service

Manuel Lora Gonzalez, M.D.

Manuel A. Lora Gonzalez, M.D.

Publications
Biography: Dr. Lora Gonzalez is a board certified academic anatomic and clinical pathologist (AP/CP) and cytopathologists. He joined University of Miami Miller School of Medicine after serving as faculty and director of Head & Neck Pathology section at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Alabama.
He completed a Selective Head & Neck/Surgical Pathology Fellowship...
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Our Team

Andre Pinto

Andre Pinto, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Anatomic Pathology
Publications
Biography: Dr. Andre Pinto received his MD degree from the University of Sao Paulo in Brazil. He completed his residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP) at University of Miami/Jackson Memorial Hospital, followed by fellowships in Surgical Pathology and Women's and Perinatal Pathology at Harvard Medical School/Brigham and Women's Hospital. He serves as...
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Jaylou M. Velez Torres, M.D.

Jaylou M. Velez Torres, M.D.

Associate Professor of Clinical , Anatomic Pathology
Publications
Biography: Dr. Jaylou Velez-Torres is a Clinical Assistant Professor who also serves as the Associate Program Director of Head & Neck Pathology Fellowship Training Program. She received her M.D. degree from the University of Puerto Rico and completed her residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of Miami/ Jackson Memorial Hospital; followed by two...
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