PathGroup is an industry leading company that provides comprehensive anatomic, clinical and molecular pathology services. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., PathGroup’s more than 240 pathologists work with more than 250 hospitals and 15,000 physicians across the United States. PathGroup is physician led and physician centered, designed to work seamlessly with medical practices and provide direct consultation when needed. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to deliver fast and accurate results, with a responsiveness that is unmatched in the industry. Our approach is keenly focused on driving better patient outcomes through high-quality, high-service diagnostics from a single point of contact. With more than 240 pathologists representing every subspecialty, PathGroup is truly One Lab providing Total Service.
In 1965, Drs. Harry G. Browne and John B. Thomison, both pathologists, formed a partnership to provide pathology services for Nashville’s newly formed Park View Hospital, the first flagship hospital for Hospital Corporation of America (HCA). By 1971, the two doctors had organized Associated Pathologists, a growing physician-owned anatomic pathology group serving 8 hospitals in the Nashville area. PathGroup was officially founded in 1996, under the leadership of Associated Pathologists’ President Ben Davis, M.D. Through the years, PathGroup has acquired other physician-owned pathology groups, growing in size, reach and service. In 2003, PathGroup launched its Clinical Lab, and began to win contracts for larger medical centers and hospitals looking for a single source partner for pathology services and laboratory diagnostics. In 2006, PathGroup consolidated its histology, clinical and cytology labs into a 40,000 square-foot Grassmere facility in Nashville, Tennessee, and relocated to a 140,000+ square-foot industry leading comprehensive laboratory facility in 2019. PathGroup opened an additional 135,000 square-foot laboratory in Dallas, Texas in 2023. Today, PathGroup is one of the largest physician-led pathology groups in the United States and a leader in the field of anatomic, clinical and molecular pathology laboratory services.
PathGroup was founded by physicians and remains the largest private pathology practice in the United States. Our team of more than 240 highly skilled pathologists is guided by our dedicated Physician Leadership Council, ensuring that every decision we make is rooted in clinical expertise and a commitment to advancing patient care.
Our clients and patients are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in delivering exceptional service by fostering meaningful relationships with our clients. Our team goes beyond the ordinary to provide personalized support, ensuring every interaction reflects our commitment to excellence and care.
PathGroup is synonymous with reliability and precision. We understand the critical importance of accurate and timely results. By maintaining rigorous quality standards and a streamlined workflow, we consistently deliver results that our clients can trust with industry-leading turnaround time.
We’re shaping the future of pathology through cutting-edge advancements. From advanced molecular testing to our digital pathology platform with an integrated AI interface, we leverage the latest technologies to enhance diagnostic accuracy.
At PathGroup, we are more than a laboratory—we are a trusted partner in health, driven by a mission to improve lives through diagnostic excellence and innovation.