Dr. Anthony R. Victorio M.D.

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Get to know Pathologist Dr. Anthony Victorio, who serves the Modesto, CA area at Yosemite Pathology Medical Group. Dr. Victorio earned his medical degree at Loma Linda University School of Medicine and continued his studies with a residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Loma Linda University. In addition, Dr. Victorio undertook a fellowship in Hematopathology at the University of Southern California – LAC+USC Medical Center. He joined Yosemite Pathology Medical Group in 2007 and is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology as well as Hematopathology. In addition to his private practice, Dr. Victorio maintains affiliations with many Modesto-area hospitals, including Doctor’s Medical Center, Memorial Medical Center, and Sonora Regional Medical Center, as well as other hospitals in the surrounding area, such as Mark Twain Medical Center, Sutter Delta Medical Center and San Ramon Regional Medical Center. With expertise in the field of pathology, Dr. Victorio also maintains his education in the field of hematology, which is the study of diseases in the blood, bone marrow and lymph nodes. Pathology is a branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues (biopsy samples), bodily fluids, and in some cases the whole body (autopsy). Aspects of a bodily specimen that may be considered include its gross anatomical make up, appearance of the cells using immunological markers and chemical signatures in the cells. Pathology also includes the related scientific study of disease processes whereby the causes, mechanisms and extent of disease are examined. Areas of study include cellular adaptation to injury, necrosis (death of living cells or tissues), inflammation, wound healing, and neoplasia (abnormal new growth of cells). Pathologists specialize in a wide range of diseases including cancer and the vast majority of cancer diagnoses are made by pathologists. The cellular pattern of tissue samples are observed under a microscope to help determine if a sample is cancerous or non-cancerous (benign). Pathologists also employ genetic studies and gene markers in the assessment of various diseases. In association with Yosemite Pathology Medical Group, Dr. Victorio and his team enable the delivery of solutions that answer the needs of their clients, and have become the premier provider of anatomic pathology services in the Western United States. His philosophy of care aims to provide patients with the most up-to-date and accurate medical care possible.

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