David E Elder MD

Anatomic Pathology

Professor of Pathology, University Pennsylvania

Summary

Dr. David Elder is a Pathologist based in Philadelphia, PA with a subspecialty in Anatomic Pathology. He completed his education at the University of Otago School of Medicine in 1970. Dr. Elder's work has been extensively published in well-respected journals such as Clinical Cancer Research, Journal of Clinical Oncology, and Clinics in Dermatology. Notably, some of his work has been cited by other publications. In recognition of his contributions to the field, he has been honored as a Regional Top Doctor by Castle Connolly in 2014 and designated a Super Doctor by SuperDoctors.com.

PubMed

Late Recurrent Spitz Melanoma With a TMEM106B :: BRAF Fusion.
Shunsuke Koga, Giorgos C Karakousis, Guang Yang, David E Elder
The American Journal of Dermatopathology. 2025-05-01
Shifts in Cutaneous Melanocytic Tumor Diagnostic Terminology: Melanocytoma, MPATH-Dx V2.0 and the WHO Skin5.
Lyn M Duncan, David E Elder, Michael W Piepkorn, Stevan R Knezevich, Willeke A M Blokx
Journal of Cutaneous Pathology. 2025-04-04
6 citations
Evaluation and Surgical Management of Pediatric Cutaneous Melanoma and Atypical Spitz and Non-Spitz Melanocytic Tumors (Melanocytomas): A Report From Children's Oncolo...
Michael R Sargen, Raymond L Barnhill, David E Elder, Susan M Swetter, Victor G Prieto
Journal of Clinical Oncology. 2025-03-20

Journal Articles

Malpractice Concerns, Defensive Medicine, and the Histopathology Diagnosis of Melanocytic Skin Lesions
David E Elder, Martin A Weinstock, Joann G Elmore, American Journal of Clinical Pathology
Complexities of Perceived and Actual Performance in Pathology Interpretation: A Comparison of Cutaneous Melanocytic Skin and Breast Interpretations
David E Elder, Donald L Weaver, Martin A Weinstock, Joann G Elmore, Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
Pathologists’ Diagnosis of Invasive Melanoma and Melanocytic Proliferations: Observer Accuracy and Reproducibility Study
Raymond L Barnhill, David E Elder, Martin A Weinstock, Emergency Medicine Journal

Pathology CoreNational Cancer Institute2008–2011
Genetic Epidemiology Of MelanomaNational Cancer Institute2006–2010
Core--Pathology Core B: U. Of PA ConsortiumNational Cancer Institute2005–2009
Tissue &PathologyNational Cancer Institute2004–2008
Genetic Epidermiology Of MelanomaNational Cancer Institute2001–2005
Core--Tissue And Patient AccrualNational Cancer Institute2001–2002
Expression Pathways In Melanoma Progression For Diagnosis And PrognosisNational Cancer Institute1999–2002
Core--Tissue And PathologyNational Cancer Institute1999–2002
Core--Tissue Accrual And Imaging CoreNational Cancer Institute1996–1999
Adhesion Molecules In Melanoma Progression And PrognosisNational Cancer Institute1996–1999