Team Details

Dr. Aya Khairallah

Anatomical Pathology Consultant Languages: Arabic, English, French

Qualifications 

  • Arab Board-certified Consultant in anatomical pathology (ABHS – APath)
  • Fellowship in Gynaecologic Pathology from Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France
  • Degree in anatomical pathology from American University of Beirut, Lebanon
  • Medical Degree from American University of Beirut, Lebanon
  • Degree in translational medicine and clinical research in cancerology from Paris XI, France

Professional Background

With more than 8 years of professional experience and 5 years in teaching, Dr. Khairallah’s professional background includes the following highlights:

  • Consultant anatomical pathology, National Institut of Pathology (INP), Beirut, Lebanon (2017-2023)
  • Fellow in Gynaecological pathology, Institut Gustave Roussy, Villejuif, France (2016-2017)
  • Resident in Anatomical Pathology, American University of Beirut, Beirut, Lebanon (2012-2016)
  • Program director of pathology residency program, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon (2018-2022)
  • Pathology instructor for medical students and dental students, Lebanese University, Beirut, Lebanon (2018-2022)

Clinical Expertise

  • Diagnosis of disease and cancer based on microscopic examination of tissues from gynaecological tract, gastrointestinal tract, liver, urinary tract, breast, skin, endocrinology, bone, soft tissue, lymph node, oral cavity, and neurology.
  • Examination of cytologic specimens (liquid-based or smear)
  • Diagnosis of cancer and organisms on cytologic specimens.
  • Reporting simple and complex cases following the College of American Pathologists (CAP) recommendations.
  • Gross examination of macroscopic specimen.
  • Use and interpret immunohistochemical stains and special stains.
  • Perform and report frozen sections in an adequate turnaround time.
  • Correlating histologic/cytologic findings with clinical picture.