Ophthalmic pathology is concerned with the diagnosis of cytological and tissue specimens from the eye and orbit. Our faculty members have expertise in the processing and interpretation of surgical, cytology and autopsy specimens, with special interest in ocular and orbital lesions, including lacrimal gland neoplasms and fine-needle aspiration of tumors in the eye and orbital socket.

Divisional educational opportunities include conferences at UCI Medical Center and Gavin Herbert Eye Institute and residency training.

Pathology Residency Program

Our fully-accredited Pathology Residency program provides comprehensive training in anatomic and clinical pathology.

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Research

We conduct research activities and projects related to:

  • Application of molecular diagnostics in neoplasms of the ocular surface and periocular region
  • Analysis of the pathogenesis of melanocytic lesions of the conjunctiva
  • Mechanisms involved in infectious diseases of the eye and ocular adnexal structures
  • UV-related lesions of the ocular surface
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Maria Del Valle Estopinal, MD
Maria Del Valle Estopinal, MD

Assistant Professor, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Ophthalmology

Assistant Professor, Pathology
Maria Del Valle Estopinal, MD
Maria Del Valle Estopinal, MD

Assistant Professor, Gavin Herbert Eye Institute Ophthalmology

Assistant Professor, Pathology

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Please visit our Pathology & Laboratory Science Department contact us page for department and division contact information.

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