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This is to introduce our Pathology and Laboratory team

Edward M. Tracy III, MD, has served as a board certified Staff Pathologist at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System in Charleston, SC, since 2016. He provides diagnostic services in surgical pathology and cytology and oversees key areas of the clinical laboratory. Dr. Tracy completed his pathology residency at MUSC, where he served as Co Chief Resident, and he also teaches residents and PA students as a Clinical Assistant Professor. His background includes service as a Diving and Undersea Medical Officer in the U.S. Navy, as well as participation in multiple research presentations and institutional committees. Dr. Tracy is committed to delivering precise, timely, and patient centered diagnostic care. He values collaboration with clinical teams to ensure veterans receive the highest standard of laboratory and pathology services. &nbsp;

Dr. Tracy is a provider with the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.

I received my undergraduate degree in Biology at the University of Georgia in Athens, GA in 1996.&nbsp; I graduated medical school at the Medical College of Georgia in 2001 and moved to Charleston, SC where I completed my residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology from 2001 to 2006 at MUSC. I then completed a fellowship in Cytopathology at MUSC from 2006-2007.&nbsp; I am board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology as well as Cytopathology.&nbsp; After completing my fellowship, I joined the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center Department of Pathology and Lab Medicine as a staff pathologist in 2007.&nbsp; I strive to provide the highest quality laboratory diagnostics by supporting our Clinical Laboratory Scientists in the Clinical lab, and providing accurate Anatomic Pathology diagnoses including comprehensive cancer reporting and utilizing the most current molecular testing platforms for personalized cancer treatment for our Veterans.&nbsp; While we may not meet our Veterans face to face when they receive care, the entire laboratory staff is working behind the scenes to provide our patients high quality diagnostics and support for their clinical providers.

Dr. Madory is a provider for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.

Dr. Joseph Modzelewski is a Charleston, SC-based Pathologist with subspecialties in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. He completed his medical degree at the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in 1992, followed by a Pathology Residency, and Fellowships in Oncologic Surgical Pathology and Cytopathology. He also earned an MBA from The Citadel in 1998 . Current roles include the Service Chief and Laboratory Director at the Ralph H. Johnson Veterans Affairs Medical Center and the VISN 7 Diagnostics ICC Lead Physician.

Dr. Modzelewski is a provider for the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System.

I am a board certified dermatologist and dermatopathologist. &nbsp;I am honored to also be a veteran, having served 11 years in the United States Navy as an active duty physician.&nbsp;

Dr. Scribner is a provider with the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System. 