On-Site
Dermatopathology

Our Greenwich office is home to a full dermatopathology lab, allowing Modern Dermatology to process skin biopsies in-house and provide patients with a more seamless approach to diagnosis and care. Specimens covered by insurance for patients in Westport & Greenwich can be processed here. 

Biopsy specimens are prepared within our Greenwich laboratory and interpreted by Dr. Miller, a dermatopathologist — a physician with specialized training in diagnosing diseases of the skin by examining tissue under a microscope.

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What does this mean for our patients?

  • A more streamlined process: Keeping biopsy processing and interpretation within Modern Dermatology reduces outside handoffs and helps create a more coordinated experience from biopsy through diagnosis.

  • Specialized expertise: Dermatopathologists focus specifically on the microscopic diagnosis of skin conditions, including skin cancers, inflammatory disorders, infections, and other dermatologic diseases.

  • Closer collaboration: Our dermatologists can communicate directly with the physician interpreting the biopsy, providing valuable clinical context and allowing for discussion of findings when needed.

  • Continuity of care: From your initial skin exam and biopsy to pathology review and follow-up, your care remains closely connected within the Modern Dermatology team.

  • Efficient communication of results: An integrated process can help our clinical team receive, review, and communicate pathology findings efficiently so appropriate next steps can be determined.

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Meet Our Dermatopathologist
Michael K. Miller, MD

Michael K. Miller, MD, FAAD, is a board-certified dermatopathologist with more than 25 years of experience. At Modern Dermatology, Dr. Miller provides the specialized pathology expertise behind our in-house biopsy services at our Greenwich laboratory, working in close collaboration with our clinical team.

Dr. Miller earned his BA in Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology from the University of Colorado Boulder and his medical degree from Hahnemann University in Philadelphia, now part of Drexel University. He completed his residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at The Mount Sinai School of Medicine, followed by fellowship training in Dermatopathology at Mount Sinai.

Board Certifications

American Board of Pathology
Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology

American Board of Pathology
Dermatopathology

Dr. Miller lives in Wilton, Connecticut, with his wife, Dr. Grace Bandow, and their children, Laszlo, Lomax, and Lael. The family enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and making and enjoying healthy food together. In his spare time, Dr. Miller is an endurance athlete who competes in masters mountain bike and gravel racing both locally and internationally.