Heather Wright, MD
Medical Reviewer
Biography
Dr. Heather Wright is a board-certified anatomic and clinical pathologist, with a sub-specialty board certification in hematopathology. She completed her pathology residency at St. Louis University, surgical pathology fellowship at Washington University in St. Louis, and hematopathology fellowship at St. Louis University.
She has nearly 10 years of experience in the study and diagnosis of disease, with special interest in leukemia and lymphoma, and has also served as a blood bank medical director. Dr. Wright enjoys spending time in nature, traveling, staying active, and spending time with her husband and pets.
Education
- Medical Degree: Saint Louis University School of Medicine
- Residency: St. Louis University
- Fellowships:
- Washington University in St. Louis
- St. Louis University
- Board Certifications:
- Anatomic Pathology — American Board of Pathology
- Clinical Pathology — American Board of Pathology
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