David E Elder MD
Anatomic Pathology
Professor of Pathology, University Pennsylvania
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3400 Spruce StPhiladelphia, PA 19104
Phone+1 215-662-2737
Fax+1 215-615-3424
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Education & Training
University of Otago School of MedicineClass of 1970
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1979 - 2026
NJ State Medical License 2018 - 2025
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Publications & Presentations
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 - 3 citationsEvaluation 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 LesionsDavid 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 InterpretationsDavid 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 StudyRaymond L Barnhill, David E Elder, Martin A Weinstock, Emergency Medicine Journal
Press Mentions
Is Surgery Always Necessary for Folks with Chronic Angina?November 7th, 2022
Grant Support
- 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
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