Pathology

Pathology services at Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust consist of three main divisions: Blood Sciences, Histopathology and Microbiology.

Refer to the relevant handbook for further information on these services.

Microbiology

Microbiology are now located at New Cross Hospital, Wolverhampton.

Advice on the appropriate investigation and treatment of infections may be obtained from the following:

  • General Enquiries – 01902 307999 ext. 8775
  • Clinical Advice – via Walsall switchboard
  • Main Laboratory – 01902 307999 ext. 8257/8251

Consultant Medical Microbiologists:

  • Dr D K Dobie MB ChB BMSc FRCPath – 01902 307999 ext. 8253
  • Dr H E Jones MB ChB FRCPath – 01902 307999 ext. 8252
  • Dr J. Macve MB ChB FRCPath PhD – 01902 307999 ext. 8259
  • Dr S G Jones – 01922 721172 ext. 6489
  • Dr A J Plant – 01922 721172 ext. 7915
  • Mobile Phone via Switchboard –  01902 307999
  • BCPS Microbiology Service Lead: Mrs Susan Lovegrove FIBMS, CSci, MSc – 01902 307999 ext. 8254
  • Deputy Head Biomedical Scientist: Mr Ian Parker FIBMS – 01902 307999 ext. 8263
  • Operational Manager: Ms Paula Ashfield FIBMS, CSci, MSc – 01902 307999 ext. 8263

Histopathology

Please contact Histopathology at Royal Wolverhampton Hospital (01902 307999 ext. 8277) with any queries.

Blood Sciences

Useful links

Do you know what happens to your sample? (External website)