Pathology (Anatomic & Clinical)

Kruti Praful Maniar, MD, a physician specializing in anatomic and clinical pathology at Endeavor Health, evaluates tissue and laboratory specimens to aid in the diagnosis and management of disease. She collaborates with other healthcare providers to ensure accurate and timely diagnostic information that supports patient care planning. Dr. Maniar’s expertise spans a range of laboratory and pathology services.

Mehraboon Irani, MD, a pathologist and medical director of the blood bank and transfusion service at Endeavor Health, specializes in transfusion medicine, compatibility testing and therapeutic procedures. He oversees antibody studies, stem cell and CAR-T cell collections, and re-infusions for complex treatments. Dr. Irani also sees patients for therapeutic phlebotomy and coagulation disorders. He is involved in patient care at multiple levels, aiming to reduce transfusions and improve outcomes through innovation and blood conservation.

John Vincent Groth, MD, a pathologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in anatomic and clinical pathology with a focus on diagnostic precision and innovation. He integrates advanced technology, informatics and collaborative practices to support accurate diagnoses that inform patient care. In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Groth mentors medical students, residents and fellows to advance the field of pathology and promote excellence in healthcare delivery.

Hussein Alnajar, MD, a pathologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in diagnosing diseases of the male and female urinary tracts and the male reproductive system. His expertise includes the molecular and pathological mechanisms underlying complex genitourinary conditions. In addition to his diagnostic work, Dr. Alnajar is engaged in research aimed at advancing the understanding of genitourinary disease processes.

Ajit Singh Paintal, MD, an anatomic and clinical pathologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in cytopathology and surgical pathology with a focus on cancers of the head and neck and gynecologic tract. His clinical and research interests include predictive biomarker testing in solid tumors, particularly metastatic non-small cell lung carcinoma. Dr. Paintal’s work explores the role of PD-L1 immunohistochemistry in guiding immunotherapy decisions for cancer patients. He integrates diagnostic precision with emerging science to help inform individualized treatment strategies.

Amandeep Kaur, MD, a pathologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in anatomic and clinical pathology with subspecialty expertise in hematopathology. She provides diagnostic evaluation of blood, bone marrow and lymphoid tissue to identify hematologic cancers and other blood disorders. Dr. Kaur collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to deliver accurate diagnoses that guide personalized treatment planning for patients.

Linda M. Ernst, MD, a physician specializing in anatomic and clinical pathology at Endeavor Health, provides diagnostic expertise that supports accurate and timely treatment decisions. Dr. Ernst evaluates tissue and laboratory specimens to help identify disease and guide care plans across multiple specialties. She collaborates closely with clinical teams to deliver insights that advance patient care.