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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for neuropathology in the United States is $26.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $30.77 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is neuropathology?

Neuropathology is a specialized branch of pathology focused on the study and diagnosis of diseases that affect the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, and peripheral nerves. Neuropathologists examine tissue samples, often from biopsies, to identify conditions such as tumors, neurodegenerative diseases, infections, and other disorders. Their work is critical for accurate diagnosis and guiding treatment plans for neurological diseases. Neuropathologists often collaborate with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and other medical professionals to provide comprehensive patient care.

What is the difference between Neuropathology vs Anatomic Pathology?

AspectNeuropathologyAnatomic Pathology
CredentialsMedical degree, pathology residency, neuropathology fellowshipMedical degree, pathology residency, general or subspecialty fellowship
Work EnvironmentHospitals, academic medical centers, research labsHospitals, laboratories, academic institutions
Industry UsageFocuses on nervous system diseases, brain, spinal cord, nervesBroad range including organs like lung, liver, breast, and skin

Neuropathology is a specialized branch of anatomic pathology focusing on nervous system diseases. While both roles require similar training, neuropathologists specifically diagnose neurological conditions, whereas anatomic pathologists handle a wider variety of tissues. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Neuropathologist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Neuropathologist, you need an MD or DO degree, completion of a pathology residency followed by a neuropathology fellowship, and deep expertise in neuroanatomy and disease processes affecting the nervous system. Proficiency with histopathological techniques, immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, and digital pathology systems is standard. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication are essential soft skills for accurate diagnosis and collaboration with clinical teams. These skills and qualifications ensure precise identification of neurological diseases, guiding patient management and advancing research in neurological disorders.

What are some common challenges faced by neuropathologists in diagnosing complex neurological diseases?

Neuropathologists often encounter challenges in differentiating between diseases with overlapping histopathological features, such as distinguishing various types of neurodegenerative disorders or brain tumors. Limited or poor-quality tissue samples can further complicate diagnosis, requiring advanced molecular or genetic testing. Staying updated with rapidly evolving diagnostic techniques and collaborating closely with neurologists, neurosurgeons, and radiologists is essential to ensure accurate and timely diagnoses. These challenges make continuous learning and interdisciplinary teamwork integral parts of the neuropathologist's role.
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Pediatric Neuropathologist

Phoenix Children's

Laveen, AZ

Other

Posted 21 days ago

Phoenix Children's rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 74 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

237th of 995 rated hospitals

Job description

Pediatric Neuropathologist

The Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Phoenix Children's is seeking a Pediatric Neuropathologist to join a rapidly expanding division of 18 faculty members within a nationally recognized pediatric healthcare system. The successful candidate will provide expertise in pediatric neuropathology while contributing to a collaborative academic and clinical environment dedicated to advancing pediatric patient care, education, and research.

The successful candidate will serve as a clinical attending in pediatric neuropathology, supporting an active and growing pathology service that evaluates more than 200 neurological cases and nearly 500 neuropathology specimens annually. Clinical responsibilities include interpretation of pediatric central nervous system tumors, neuromuscular pathology specimens, epilepsy-related resections, and other complex neuropathologic disorders. The position offers close collaboration with nationally recognized pediatric neurosciences and neuro-oncology programs at Phoenix Children's, including multidisciplinary programs in pediatric brain tumors, epilepsy surgery, neuromuscular disease, neurogenetics, and developmental neuroscience.

Phoenix Children's maintains a strong and expanding partnership with the Barrow Neurological Institute, one of the world's premier neuroscience centers, creating unique opportunities for collaboration in clinical care, translational research, and education across the greater Phoenix academic medical community. The successful candidate will interact with pediatric neurologists, neurosurgeons, neuroradiologists, oncologists, and physician-scientists engaged in advanced neuro-oncology, precision medicine, molecular diagnostics, and investigational therapeutics. The broader Phoenix academic environment includes growing collaborations among Phoenix Children's, Barrow Neurological Institute, Mayo Clinic Arizona, the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Creighton University School of Medicine, and the Translational Genomics Research Institute (TGen), fostering an increasingly vibrant regional ecosystem for neuroscience research and innovation.

There is unique potential for customization of this role commensurate with experience and interest. Candidates may elect to focus primarily on pediatric neuropathology or expand their scope to include adult neuropathology, and pediatric surgical pathology. The position offers a range of opportunities for teaching, translational and clinical research, biobanking and molecular neuropathology initiatives, program development, and leadership within the Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Candidates with interests in pediatric neuro-oncology, molecular diagnostics, digital pathology, AI-enabled image analysis, or neuroscience-focused translational investigation will find substantial opportunities for collaboration and growth within the Phoenix Children's and greater Phoenix neuroscience community.

Faculty appointments with the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix, Mayo Clinic Arizona, and Creighton University School of Medicine are encouraged. Rank is commensurate with the candidate's qualifications.

Successful candidates will possess an MD or DO degree and be board certified or board eligible in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology. Completion of fellowship training in Neuropathology is required, with additional expertise or interest in pediatric neuropathology preferred. Pediatric pathology fellowship training is desirable but not required. Candidates must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Arizona. Strong diagnostic skills, excellent interpersonal communication, and the ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary clinical teams, trainees, and researchers are essential.

About Phoenix Children's

Nationally recognized as a premier destination for pediatric medical care, research, and medical education, Phoenix Children's provides care to the fourth-largest pediatric market in the fifth-largest city in the United States, serving the Phoenix/Scottsdale/Tempe metropolitan area and beyond. The Phoenix Children's healthcare system is rapidly growing to facilitate patient access, including multiple ambulatory buildings and the scheduled opening of additional satellite hospitals throughout the region.

Phoenix Children's Thomas Campus, located in the heart of Phoenix, is a full-service, freestanding, tertiary medical center offering more than 500 licensed beds, with more than 650 beds across the healthcare system. Our campus features Arizona's only Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and a comprehensive range of pediatric specialty services, including neurosciences, orthopedics, cardiovascular medicine, neonatology, and cancer and blood disorders. Phoenix Children's has a staff of more than 8,000 and over 900 employed physicians and advanced practice providers.

Phoenix Children's is a teaching hospital committed to training the next generation of pediatric providers through residency programs and fellowships and is actively involved in clinical research, dedicating approximately $10 million annually to support research activities. Phoenix Children's is Arizona's only children's hospital recognized by U.S. News & World Report Best Children's Hospitals and consistently ranks among Becker's Hospital Review's Top Places to Work in Healthcare.

Please submit inquiries with CV, a cover letter describing clinical and research interests, along with three references to:

David Blaha
Physician Talent Acquisition Partner
Email: dblaha@phoenixchildrens.com

Dr. Dennis Dietzen
Division Chief, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Email: ddietzen@phoenixchildrens.com

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