The Laboratory

Atlanta Dermatopathology & Pathology Associates, P.C. (ADPA) is a physician-owned and operated full service laboratory that has been in the practice of dermatopathology in the Atlanta area for over 38 years. Initially started under the name of Bell-Meltzer Pathology Group by Dr. Vincent Bell and Dr. Harold Meltzer, the laboratory changed its name to ADPA in 1986.

ADPA's three physicians are board certified dermatopathologists with additional training and board certification in dermatology and anatomical pathology.

ADPA specializes in the processing and interpretation of biopsies from the skin, hair, nail, and mucous membranes.

Our special diagnostic expertise includes

• Malignant melanoma and other pigmented lesions
• Primary cutaneous neoplasms such as squamous cell carcinomas, basal cell carcinomas, and adnexal neoplasms
• Soft tissue neoplasms
• Cutaneous lymphomas
• Inflammatory skin diseases
• Alopecia's
• Nail disorders