Megalithes Pathology
Medical Director

Dr. Christine Rongey, MD

Medical Director, Megalithes Pathology

Dr. Christine Rongey is a board-certified pathologist with advanced fellowship training in Hematopathology and Surgical Pathology. As Medical Director, she brings a strong academic foundation, subspecialty expertise, and an unwavering commitment to delivering precise, clinically meaningful diagnoses.

Dr. Rongey completed her fellowship in Hematopathology at the University of Washington, where she developed specialized expertise in the evaluation of bone marrow, lymphoid, and complex hematologic disorders. She subsequently completed advanced fellowship training in Surgical Pathology and Dermatopathology at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), refining her expertise in the interpretation of complex surgical specimens across multiple organ systems.

She completed her residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, a nationally recognized academic medical center known for excellence in diagnostic pathology and rigorous clinical training.

Dr. Rongey earned her Doctorate of medicine degree from the Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California. She received her Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Neuroscience, as well as Computer Science, from UCLA, reflecting a longstanding commitment to scientific rigor, analytical precision, and academic excellence.

Board Certifications

Anatomic Pathology
Clinical Pathology
Hematopathology
Dermatopathology

Training

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Los Angeles, CA

Fellowship, Surgical Pathology (2015–2016)

University of Washington

Seattle, WA

Fellowship, Hematopathology (2014–2015)

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, PA

Residency, Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (2011–2014)

Education

Keck School of Medicine of the University of Southern California

Los Angeles, CA

Doctorate of medicine, 2010

University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA)

Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology and Neuroscience, magna cum laude, 2001

Licensed to Practice Medicine in California and Pennsylvania

Subspecialty Focus

Gastrointestinal Pathology
Hematopathology
Dermatopathology
Urologic Pathology
Gynecologic Pathology
Podiatric Pathology
Autopsy Pathology

Dr. Rongey's practice emphasizes diagnostic accuracy, clear and defensible reporting, and direct collaboration with referring physicians. She is committed to serving as a trusted clinical partner — delivering timely, precise pathology services that support informed decision-making and high-quality patient care.

Areas of Work

Our practice provides comprehensive pathology services designed to support physicians, healthcare organizations, and legal professionals with precision and reliability.

Surgical Pathology Consultations

Expert second-opinion reviews and subspecialty consultation for complex or diagnostically challenging surgical pathology cases.

Biopsy Interpretation

Accurate and timely evaluation of biopsy specimens across multiple specialties, with clinically relevant reporting.

Physician Group Agreements

Flexible partnership models including Professional Component (PC) and Professional + Technical (Global) service options.

Expert Witness & Medico-Legal Consultation

Objective, evidence-based case review and expert testimony services with meticulous documentation.

Private Autopsy (Upon Request)

Independent, confidential autopsy services conducted with professionalism, discretion, and scientific rigor.

Dr. Christine Rongey, MD