Matthew A. Zarka, M.D.

  1. Pathologist

Location

  1. Phoenix, Arizona

Languages

English
  1. Fine needle aspiration
  • Fine needle aspiration biopsy
  • Gynecologic cytopathology
Phx

Phoenix, Arizona

  1. 1990
    Resident - Residency Training ProgramDepartment of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco
  2. 1989
    Chief ResidentDepartment of Pathology, University of California, San Francisco
  3. 1986
    MDSaint Louis University School of Medicine
  4. 1982
    MA - BiologyUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
  5. 1980
    BA - Aquatic BiologyUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
  6. 1976
    Undergraduate StudiesLoyola Marymount University
  7. 1976
    Undergraduate StudiesUniversity of Washington

Certifications

  1. 1994
    CytopathologyAmerican Board of Pathology
  2. 1991
    Anatomic PathologyAmerican Board of Pathology

Awards and honors

  1. 2020
    Top DoctorPhoenix Magazine
  2. 2010
    Humanitarian Grant Award "The East and West African Cytology Tutorial Series"College of American Pathologists Foundation
  3. 2000
    First Annual Resident Teacher of the Year AwardUniversity of Vermont
  4. 1999
    Unsung Hero AwardCollege of American Pathologists/Olympus America
  5. 1984
    AOA Research Forum, 3rd Place PresentationSaint Louis University School of Medicine
  6. 1980
    BA with High HonorsUniversity of California, Santa Barbara
  7. 1977
    Dean's List ScholarUniversity of California, Santa Barbara

Professional memberships

  1. 2020 - present
    MemberGlobal Pathology Committee, College of American Pathologists Foundation
  2. 2019 - present
    MemberFoundation Board, American Society of Cytopathology
  3. 2019 - present
    PresidentPapanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  4. 2017 - 2019
    President ElectPapanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  5. 2017
    Session ModeratorAnnual Meetings, American Society of Cytopathology
  6. 2017 - present
    ChairStandards of Practice Task Force, Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  7. 2015 - 2017
    ChairBylaws Committee, Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  8. 2015 - 2016
    ChairGrants Committee, College of American Pathologists Foundation
  9. 2015
    ModeratorCompanion Meeting, Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  10. 2014
    ModeratorCompanion Meeting, Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  11. 2014
    ModeratorPanel Luncheon Seminar, 62nd Annual Meeting of the American Society of Cytopathology, American Society of Cytopathology
  12. 2013
    ModeratorPapanicolaou Society of Cytopathology-American Society of Cytopathology
  13. 2013
    ModeratorPanel Luncheon Seminar, 61st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Cytopathology, American Society of Cytopathology
  14. 2013 - present
    MemberSurgical and Procedural Committee, Department of Surgery
  15. 2013 - present
    MemberInternational Academy of Cytology
  16. 2013 - present
    MemberContinuing Education and Quality Assurance Committee, International Academy of Cytology
  17. 2012
    ModeratorPapanicolaou Society of Cytopathology-American Society of Cytopathology
  18. 2012
    ModeratorPanel Luncheon Seminar, 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Cytopathology, American Society of Cytopathology
  19. 2011 - 2015
    ChairScientific Program Committee, Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  20. 2011
    ModeratorEuropean Federation of Cytology Societies: Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology-36th European Congress of Cytology
  21. 2010 - 2014
    MemberAnatomic Pathology Oversight Group, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  22. 2010 - 2011
    MemberPublic Affairs and Advocacy Committee, American Society of Cytopathology
  23. 2009 - 2015
    Member-at-LargePapanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  24. 2009 - 2011
    MemberFundraising and Outreach Committee, American Society of Cytopathology
  25. 2009 - 2010
    ChairInternational Scientific Program Committee, Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  26. 2009
    FacilitatorAnnual Meeting of the American Society of Cytopathology, American Society of Cytopathology
  27. 2008 - 2016
    MemberBoard of Directors, College of American Pathologists Foundation
  28. 2008 - present
    MemberGrants Committee, College of American Pathologists Foundation
  29. 2007 - 2009
    MemberAdvocacy Committee, American Society of Cytopathology
  30. 2005 - 2009
    MemberPublic Affairs Committee, College of American Pathologists
  31. 2005 - 2009
    MemberBudget and Finance Committee, Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  32. 2004 - 2005
    MemberMedical Community Relations Committee, College of American Pathologists
  33. 2004
    ModeratorAnnual Meeting of the American Society of Cytopathology, American Society of Cytopathology
  34. 2004 - present
    MemberAustralian Society of Cytology
  35. 2003 - present
    MemberPapanicolaou Society of Cytopathology
  36. 2002 - 2014
    MemberAnatomic Pathology Continuous Improvement Committee, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
  37. 2000 - present
    MemberArizona Society of Pathologists
  38. 1999 - 2003
    MemberCouncil on Public Affairs, College of American Pathologists
  39. 1999
    DirectorPanel Luncheon, Annual Meeting of the American Society of Cytopathology, American Society of Cytopathology
  40. 1998 - 2002
    MemberCommittee on Productivity and Staffing, College of American Pathologists
  41. 1998 - present
    MemberUnited States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
  42. 1997 - 2000
    CoordinatorFederal Key Contact, State of Vermont, College of American Pathologists
  43. 1996 - 2000
    MemberCredentials Committee, Department of Pathology, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  44. 1996 - 2000
    MemberQuality Assurance Committee, Department of Pathology, Fletcher Allen Health Care
  45. 1996 - 1999
    MemberSubcommittee on Non-Gynecologic Specimens, National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards
  46. 1995 - 2000
    MemberLaboratory Management Team, Fletcher Allen Health Care, University of Vermont
  47. 1995 - 2000
    MemberBreast Center Operations Committee, Fletcher Allen Health Care, University of Vermont
  48. 1993 - present
    MemberAmerican Society of Cytopathology
  49. 1992 - 1994
    MemberOncology Committee, St. Joseph's Medical Center
  50. 1991 - present
    MemberCollege of American Pathologists
  51. 1988
    MemberResidency Review Committee, University of California, San Francisco
  52. 1988
    MemberBiosafety Committee, University of California, San Francisco