Darshana N Jhala, M.D., M.B;B.S, B.Mus.

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Professor of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Director of Anatomic Pathology , Philadelphia VA Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania
Pathologist, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Pathologist, Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Pathologist, Philadephia VA Medical Center, University of Pennsylvania
Laboratory Director, Point of Care testing- Downtown , Philadelphia, PA
Laboratory Director- Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Services, CMC Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Laboratory Director- Point of Care Testing , Gloucester , Community Based Outpatient Clinic, VA Medical Center.
Laboratory Director- Point of Care Testing , West Philadelphia Clinic , Community Based Outpatient Clinic, VA Medical Center.
Laboratory Director- Point of Care Testing , Camden, Community Based Outpatient Clinic, VA Medical Center.
Laboratory Director- Point of Care Testing , Horsham , Community Based Outpatient Clinic, VA Medical Center.
Laboratory Director- Point of Care Testing , Burlington, Community Based Outpatient Clinic, VA Medical Center.
Medical Director, Point of Care Testing, CMC VA Medical Center - Renal Dialysis Unit, Philadelphia, PA
Chief Pathology and Laboratory Medicine services, CMC Veterans Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA
Program Lead / Director , Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Veteran Integrated Service Network 4, Veterans Affairs Health Administration
Subject Matter Expert , North Atlantic District , National Enforcement Office , Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Veterans Health Administration.
Department: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Contact information
Philadelphia Veterans Administration Medical Center (VAMC)
Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
3B 118, 3900 Woodland Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Office: 215.823.6396
Fax: 215.823.4271
Email: darshana.jhala@uphs.upenn.edu
Education:
B.Mus. (Vocal classical)
Miraj University, Maharashtra, India, 1982.
 MB; BS (Medicine and Surgery)
Gujarat University, India, 1986.
 M.D. (Pathology and Bacteriology)
Gujarat University, India, 1991.
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Description of Other Expertise

Indian Classical Vocal Music
Gujarati Cultural Association

Selected Publications

Petersen J and Jhala D: Use of Recommendations of ASC Task Force During ROSE Validation with Emphasis on Importance of Including Case Mix for EUS and EBUS FNA Specimens. JASC. American Society of Cytopathology at Orlando Florida 13(5): S50, Nov 2024.

 Jhala D: Telecytology for ROSE. XXXV International Academy of Pathology Congress in Cancun, Mexico Oct 2024 Notes: Oral Abstract Presentation. No volume, issue, or page.

 Jhala D: FNA of the pancreas: From morphology to molecular testing XXXV International Academy of Pathology Congress in Cancun, Mexico Oct 2024 Notes: Oral Abstract Presentation. No volume, issue, or page.

 Petersen J and Jhala D: Efficiently Improving Laboratory Workflow with Continuous Sample Loading by Validating the COBAS 5800 for HIV and HCV Viral Loads. AJCP. American Society for Clinical Pathology Annual meeting in Chicago Illinois. 162(Supplement_1): S128, Sep 2024 Notes: Poster presentation.

 Sandip G, Petersen J, and Jhala D: Straightforward, Highly Useful, Innovative and Cost-Effective Method with Potential to Improve Personalized Diagnosis: Sectioning of Prostatectomy Specimen with a Single Blade. AJCP. American Society for Clinical Pathology Annual Meeting in Chicago Illinois. 162(Supplement_1): S95, Sep 2024 Notes: Poster presentation.

 Petersen J and Jhala D: Ethnic Access to and Usage of Microsatellite Instability/Mismatch Repair Testing on Colon Cancers at a Regional Veteran Affairs Medical Center. AJCP. American Society for Clinical Pathology Annual Meeting in Chicago Illinois. 162(Supplement_1): S36, Sep 2024 Notes: Poster presentation. Blue Ribbon Winner in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) category.

 Petersen J, Jhala N, and Jhala D: The Critical Need to Expand Proficiency Testing to Cover Telepathology. Archives of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine 148(9): 971-972, Sep 2024.

 Jhala N, Petersen J, Jhala D.: Molecular Tests in Pancreatic Cancer: Critical Role of Molecular Testing, Expanding Access, and Adherence to the NCCN Guidelines for Pancreatic Cancer. J Natl Compr Canc Netw. 22(5): 360-362, Jul 2024 Notes: Invited Manuscript.

 Sandip G, Petersen J, and Jhala D: Innovative New Device with Potential to Improve Diagnostics: Single Blade Sectioning of Prostatectomy Specimens. High Reliability Organization Fair at Philadelphia CMCVAMC June 2024.

 Petersen J and Jhala D: Whole Slide Imaging and Telecytology Using 2023 ASC Task Force Recommendations: A Multidepartmental Collaboration and a Critical Tool in Establishing Telecytology Services. European Congress of Cytology in Leipzig Germany June 2024 Notes: Oral presentation, no volume, issue, or page.
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