Pathology

Steven H. Kroft, MD

Professor of Pathology
Director of Hematopathology
Residency Program Director
Hematopathology Fellowship Program Director

Dr. Kroft oversees the hematopathology and hematology operations for the Medical College of Wisconsin Department of Pathology and Froedtert Hospital/Dynacare Laboratories.

Research Interests

• Application of specialized ancillary techniques, in particular flow cytometry, to diagnostic, clinical, and biologic issues related to hematologic disorders.

Professional Background

• Assistant and Associate Professor, Division of Hematopathology, University of Texas Southwestern (1997 - 2005)
• Board of Directors, American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Chair, Commission on Continuing Professional Development, American Society for Clinical Pathology
• Editorial Boards: American Journal of Clinical Pathology; Clinical Cytometry; International Journal of Laboratory Hematology; Annals of Diagnostic Pathology
• Faculty, various educational course and workshops

Educational Background

• BS, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (1986)
• MD, University of Illinois College of Medicine (1991)
• Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency, Northwestern University (1991 - 1996)
• Hematopathology Fellowship, University of Michigan (1996 - 1997)

Board Certifications

• Anatomic and Clinical Pathology
• Hematology (Pathology)

Selected Publications

• Seegmiller AC, Kroft SH, Karandikar NJ, McKenna RW. Characterization of immunophenotypic aberrancies in 200 cases of precursor B acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Am J Clin Pathol, in press.
• Olteanu H, Karandikar NJ, Eshoa C, Kroft SH. Clinical and laboratory findings in CD4(+) large granular lymphocytoses. Int J Lab Hematol, in press.
• Harrington AM, Hari P, Kroft SH. Utility of CD56 Immunohistochemical studies in follow-up of plasma cell myeloma. Am J Clin Pathol 2009;132:60-66.
• Harrington A, Ward. PCJ, Kroft SH. Iron deficiency anemia, beta thalassemia minor, and anemia of chronic disease: a morphologic reappraisal. Am J Clin Pathol 2008;129:466-471.
• Kesler MV, Paranjape GS, Asplund SL, McKenna RW, Jamal S, Kroft SH. Anaplastic large cell lymphoma: a flow cytometric analysis of 29 cases. Am J Clin Pathol 2007;128:314-322.
• Chen W, Karandikar NJ, McKenna RW, Kroft SH. Stability of leukemia-associated immunophenotypes in precursor B lymphoblastic leukemia/lymphoma: a single institution experience. Am J Clin Pathol 2007;127:1-8.