About Me
I am a board-certified pathologist at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, specializing in hematopathology and molecular genetic pathology. My work focuses on diagnosing complex blood cancers such as leukemia and lymphoma, and other hematologic and genetic disorders.
Patients and their care teams rely on me for precise, behind-the-scenes diagnostic expertise that supports personalized care. I collaborate closely with oncologists, hematologists, and other specialists to ensure each diagnosis is thorough and tailored to the individual’s needs.
In addition to my clinical responsibilities, I am committed to advancing the field of pathology through education and research. As a clinical professor in the Department of Pathology, I mentor medical students and residents and contribute to innovations that improve diagnostic accuracy and patient outcomes. I am certified by the American Board of Pathology in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, Hematopathology, and Molecular Genetic Pathology.
Procedures and Conditions I Treat
Education and Training
Education History
Medical School
Hunan Medical University, Chan, Hunan
2/1/1978 - 12/31/1982
Fellowship
Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
6/1/1992 - 6/30/1993
Graduate
Tulane University School of Medicine, New Orleans, LA
8/1/1993 - 10/31/1998
Fellowship
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, Chevy Chase, MD
10/1/1998 - 10/8/1999
Internship
Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
7/1/2000 - 6/30/2001
Residency
Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
7/1/2001 - 1/31/2005
Fellowship
Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, LA
1/1/2005 - 1/31/2006
Fellowship
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
2/1/2006 - 1/31/2007
Board Certifications
American Board of Pathology/Anatomic & Clinical
11/18/2005
American Board of Pathology/Molecular Genetic
9/11/2009
American Board of Pathology Hematopathology
1/1/2019
Academic Information
My Department
Pathology
My Division
Pathology
Consulting and Related Relationships
At The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center, we support a faculty member’s research and consulting in collaboration with medical device, research and/or drug companies because a faculty member’s expertise can guide important advancements in the practice of medicine and improve patient care. In order to provide effective management of these relationships, the University requires annual disclosures from all faculty members with external interests related to their University responsibilities.
As of 09/30/2024, Dr. Zhao has reported no relationships with companies or entities.
