Dr. Craig Edward Litz

BOARD CERTIFIED PATHOLOGIST

Dr. Craig Edward Litz

Why did you choose to specialize in Pathology?

My aptitude was best suited for this profession.

Do you have a specialty of interest within Pathology?

Hematopathology

Where did you study?

Medical School: Medical College of Virginia, Richmond, Virginia 1980-1984

Resident Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, University of Minnesota Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology 1984-1989 (Chief Resident 1988-1989)

Fellowship: Hematopathology, University of Minnesota Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology 1988-1989

What certifications do you hold?

American Board of Pathology

  • Anatomic Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology
  • Hematopathology

Do you have any special honors or recognitions in your medical career that you would like to share?

Medical School:

  • Alpha Omega Alpha 1983
  • Carnation Scholarship 1983
  • Sigma Zeta Honor Society 1983
  • Neuroanatomy Award 1982

Post Medical School:

  • First pathologist appointed fellow, American Society of Hematology 1991-1992

Academic Appointments:

Instructor, Division of Hematopathology, University of Minnesota, 1989-1990
Assistant Professor, Hematopathology, University of Minnesota 1990-1995
Associate Professor(tenured), Hematopathology, University of Minnesota 1995-1996
Clinical Professor, Pathology, University of Southwestern Medical Center. 2001-Present
Vice Chief of Medical Staff, St. Paul University Hospital, Dallas, TX 2003
Chief of Medical Staff, St. Paul University Hospital, Dallas, TX 2004

Please list your professional affiliations.

ProPath
The American Society for Clinical Pathologists
College of American Pathologists, Fellow
United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology (USCAP)
The American Society of Hematology
American Society of Clinical Oncology