JosephPPestanerMD

Pathology • Greenville, NC

Forensic/Autopsy, Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Pediatric Pathology

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Office
600 Moye Blvd
Ecu Physicians Pathology
Greenville, NC 27834
Phone+1 252-744-2803

Fax+1 252-744-3616
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Education & Training

Office of the Chief Medical Examiner-City of New YorkFellowship, Forensic Pathology, 1995 - 1996
Inova Fairfax Medical CampusResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1993 - 1995
Temple University HospitalResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1992 - 1993
University of Southern California/LAC+USC Medical CenterResidency, Pathology-Anatomic and Clinical, 1991 - 1992
Greater Baltimore Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1990 - 1991
University of Maryland School of MedicineClass of 1990

Certifications & Licensure

NC State Medical License 2004 - 2024
NY State Medical License 1995 - 2023
UT State Medical License 2016 - 2020
CA State Medical License 1991 - 2019
DC State Medical License 2009 - 2014
American Board of Pathology Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology
American Board of Pathology Forensic Pathology
American Board of Pathology Pediatric Pathology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

10 citations
Environmental factors may contribute to autism development and male bias: Effects of fragrances on developing neurons.
Leanna Sealey, Brandon W. Hughes, Joseph P. Pestaner, Anne Steinemann, Donald Gene Pace, Omar Bagasra> ;Environmental Research. 2015 Oct 1
The Importance of Histological Evaluation in Death Investigation: Two Cases of Fatal Proximal Airway Masses.
Lochmuller, C.M., Pestaner, J.P.> ;Am J Forensic Med Pathol. 2011 Jul 26
42 citations
Differential zinc accumulation and expression of human zinc transporter 1 (hZIP1) in prostate glands
Leslie A. Johnson, Mazhar A. Kanak, Andre Kajdacsy-Balla, Joseph P. Pestaner, Omar Bagasra> ;Methods. 2010 Dec 1
8 citations
Direct fetal injury due to airbag deployment and three-point restraint
Michael R. Bard, Shebaz Shaikh, Joseph Pestaner, Mark A. Newell, Michael F. Rotondo> ;The Journal of Trauma. 2009 Oct 1
34 citations
Role of HERV-W syncytin-1 in placentation and maintenance of human pregnancy.
Samina Noorali, Ioana C. Rotar, Cindi Lewis, Joseph P. Pestaner, Donald Gene Pace, Antonio Sison, Omar Bagasra> ;Applied Immunohistochemistry & Molecular Morphology. 2009 Jul 1
12 citations
Unusual fentanyl patch administration.
Sandra Thomas, Ruth E. Winecker, Joseph P. Pestaner> ;The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 2008 Jun 1
1 citations
Fibromuscular dysplasia in association with intrauterine cocaine exposure.
Kevin R. Thomas, Sandra P. Thomas, Karlene Hewan-Lowe, Joseph P. Pestaner> ;Cardiovascular Pathology. 2007 Sep 1
Early complication after repair of truncus arteriosus with Contegra conduit.
Thomas Z. Kocher, Joseph P. Pestaner, Theodore C. Koutlas> ;The Annals of Thoracic Surgery. 2006 Nov 1
19 citations
Role of zinc and zinc transporters in the molecular pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus.
Iram Quraishi, Sibrina N. Collins, Joseph P. Pestaner, Twaina Harris, Omar Bagasra> ;Medical Hypotheses. 2005 Jan 1
3 citations
Fatal mix-up between prednisone and primidone
Joseph P. Pestaner> ;American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2004 Aug 1
3 citations
End-of-life care: forensic medicine v. palliative medicine.
Joseph P. Pestaner> ;The Journal of Law, Medicine & Ethics. 2003 Sep 1
61 citations
Prostate cancer in African American men is associated with downregulation of zinc transporters.
Irum Rishi, Hasna Baidouri, Jamil A. Abbasi, Rebecca Bullard-Dillard, Andre Kajdacsy-Balla, Joseph P. Pestaner, Marek Skacel, Raymond R. Tubbs, Omar Bagasra> ;Applied Immunohistochemistry & Molecular Morphology. 2003 Sep 1
2 citations
Overwhelming number of AA deaths occur in police custody.
Pamela E. Southall, Joseph P Pestaner> ;Journal of the National Medical Association. 2003 Aug 1
17 citations
Blood and tissue concentration of cesium after exposure to cesium chloride: a report of two cases.
Jose A. Centeno, Joseph P. Pestaner, Bennet I. Omalu, Norca L. Torres, Frances Field, Glenn N. Wagner, Florabel G. Mullick> ;Biological Trace Element Research. 2003 Aug 1
16 citations
Sudden Death During Arrest and Phencyclidine Intoxication
Joseph P. Pestaner, Pamela E. Southall> ;The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 2003 Jun 1
3 citations
Unusual complication of sternotomy: bone fragment induced right ventricular rupture after mitral valve replacement surgery.
Dean T, Erik Mont, Robert Kutys, Allen P. Burke, Joseph P. Pestaner> ;The Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgeon. 2003 Feb 1
1 citations
Mix-up between potassium chloride and sodium polystyrene sulfonate
Michael Kaplan, Marc R. Summerfield, Joseph P Pestaner> ;American Journal of Health-System Pharmacy. 2002 Sep 15
7 citations
Splenic rupture following cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Joseph Pestaner, John E. Smialek> ;Resuscitation. 2002 Aug 1
284 citations
Elevated C-Reactive Protein Values and Atherosclerosis in Sudden Coronary Death Association With Different Pathologies
Allen P. Burke, Russell P. Tracy, Frank D. Kolodgie, Gray T. Malcom, Arthur W. Zieske, Robert Kutys, Joseph P. Pestaner, John E. Smialek, Renu Virmani> ;Circulation. 2002 Apr 30
82 citations
Traditional Risk Factors and the Incidence of Sudden Coronary Death With and Without Coronary Thrombosis in Blacks
Allen P. Burke, Andrew Farb, Joseph P. Pestaner, Gray T. Malcom, Arthur W. Zieske, Robert Kutys, John E. Smialek, Renu Virmani> ;Circulation. 2002 Jan 29
11 citations
Distribution of triazolam and alpha-hydroxytriazolam in a fatal intoxication case.
Barry Levine, Alison Grieshaber, Joseph Pestaner, Karla A. Moore, John E. Smialek> ;Journal of Analytical Toxicology. 2002 Jan 1
2 citations
Palliative pain therapy at the end of life and forensic medicine issues.
Barry Levine, Theodore King, Joseph P. Pestaner, John E. Smialek> ;The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 2001 Mar 1
51 citations
Lethal combination of tramadol and multiple drugs affecting serotonin.
Mary G. Ripple, Joseph P. Pestaner, Barry Levine, John E. Smialek> ;The American Journal of Forensic Medicine and Pathology. 2000 Dec 1
19 citations
Ferrous sulfate toxicity: a review of autopsy findings.
Joseph P. Pestaner, Kamal G. Ishak, Florabel G. Mullick, Jose A. Centeno> ;Biological Trace Element Research. 1999 Sep 1
27 citations
Renal Tubular Dysgenesis in Twin-Twin Transfusion Syndrome
Kerby C. Oberg, Joseph P. Pestaner, Lisa Bielamowicz, Edith P. Hawkins> ;Pediatric and Developmental Pathology. 1999 Jan 1
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Hospital Affiliations

ECU Health Medical CenterGreenville, North Carolina