Department of Pathology (Division of Neuropathology)

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Melissa Umphlett, MD is an assistant professor of pathology, molecular, and cell based medicine at The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and an attending physician specializing in general surgical pathology and neuropathology. She is board-certified in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, and neuropathology.

Regarding research, she is engaged in robust ongoing collaborations, both within the Mount Sinai Health System and beyond, which will hopefully bring transformative knowledge in the field of neuropathology.