Gurmukh Singh, MD, PhD, MBA, FCAP, CPE, FAAPL
Pathologist | Clinical Pathology
1120 15th St Augusta GA, 30905About
Dr. Gurmukh Singh is a pathologist practicing in Augusta, GA. Dr. Singh is a doctor who specializes in the study of bodily fluids and tissues. As a pathologist, Dr. Singh can help your primary care doctor make a diagnosis about your medical condition. Dr. Singh may perform a tissue biopsy to determine if a patient has cancer, practice genetic testing, and complete a number of laboratory examinations. Pathologists can also perform autopsies which can determine a persons cause of death and gain information about genetic progression of a disease.
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Education and Training
Armed Forces Medical College M.B., B.S. (M.D.) 1971
Beth Israel Medical Center Residency in Pathology 1974
University Health Center, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Residency in Pathology 1978
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine Ph.D. 1977
University of Pittsburgh, Katz Graduate School of Business Executive M.B.A. 1998
Board Certification
American Board of Pathology
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Interpreting Laboratory Test Results
Interpreting Laboratory Test ResultsSummary: Laboratory testing of body fluids and tissues is an essential part of medical care. It is generally accepted that about 70% of clinical decisions are based on laboratory test results. Patients can access their laboratory results by enrolling in the...
What kind of anesthesia is used for prostate needle biopsy?
Usually local anesthesia. READ MORE
How long do you stay in hospital after a kidney biopsy?
It could be done on an ambulator basis without requiring any hospital stay. READ MORE
How long does it take to get PSA test results?
The test takes less than an hour to complete. You can look up the results on your patient portal, if you set one up. READ MORE
Would an iron deficiency cause me to always feel tired and sluggish?
If you are anemic, it can cause sluggishness. Iron deficiency in an adult male warrants investigation to rule out internal bleeding form any lesion in stomach or intestine, including colon cancer. It would be prudent to consult a doctor. READ MORE
What time of day is best for the PSA test?
Time of day does not matter for PSA test. READ MORE
Should I be concerned?
Kappa light chain levels tend to be slightly high with any chronic illness. This test has more than 30% false positive rate. READ MORE
How long does prostate biopsy pain last?
Unless there are complications, pain/ache should not last more than a day or two. READ MORE
Do you get general anesthesia for a colon biopsy?
No. No anesthesia may be needed. READ MORE
Is anesthesia necessary for prostate biopsy?
Local anesthesia is usually sufficient. READ MORE
What tests can show prostate problems?
Digital prostate examination and PSA levels are the usual initial investigations. READ MORE
How can I bring my creatinine level down?
It is not a do it yourself matter. See a nephrologist. READ MORE
Is a biopsy of the prostate painful?
Yes. But the pain/ache usually does not last more than a day or two. READ MORE
What causes creatinine levels to be high?
Almost always it is a sign of kidney failure. It would be prudent to see a neurologist. READ MORE
What can cause an elevated PSA?
It may be due to benign enlargement of prostate. It may also suggest prostate cancer. The value needs to be interpreted in the context of your overall prostate health and you should talk to your doctor. READ MORE
CBC with DIFF?
All laboratory/imaging results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, it would have helped had you provided the actual results, not high and low. Wish you good health! READ MORE
About HIV transmission?
No. You are at no risk of catching HIV from what you described. Wish you good health! READ MORE
How long does a bone marrow biopsy procedure take?
It would not take more than half hour of a usual needle biopsy of bone marrow. READ MORE
Is anesthesia required for a prostate biopsy?
Local anesthesia is usually adequate. READ MORE
How can I reduce my creatinine levels?
It is not a do it yourself matter and you need to consult a nephrologist. READ MORE
Can you remove HSV from your blood with medication?
No, The virus stays in your body for the rest of your life. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Seven Academic Merit Scholarships, Fourteen Academic Merit Prizes, Seven Academic Medals and Two Academic Trophies. Year
- Kalinga Trophy for "Best Graduating Student", Armed Forces Medical College, Poona, India 1971
- Sarah Scaife Fellowship: University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, Pittsburgh, PA 1975
- Gold Award for Outstanding Contribution to Science; Pittsburgh Federal Executive Board, Excellence in Government Awards Program. 1992
- Beta Gamma Sigma 1999
- ‘Senior Executive Service’ of the Federal Government 2001
- Silver Star, National Center for Health Promotion and Disease Prevention. 2005
- Commendation by Under Secretary of Veterans Health Administration for participation in, “Collaborative Opportunities Steering Group”. 2006
- Applause Award: Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill 2012
- Dr. Walter L. Shepeard Chair in Clinical Pathology 2014
- Fellowship in American Association for Physician Leadership 2017
- Faculty Recognition Award, Department of Pathology, Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. (Award by the pathology residents for teaching.) 2017
- Augusta University nominee for the 2019 National AOA award for professionalism. 2019
- Authored all three of the most highly discussed publications in Laboratory Medicine (2019-2020) Year
- Number 1 physician on HealthTap (2020-2022) Year
Professional Memberships
- Diplomate of the American Board of Pathology
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Get to know Pathologist Dr. Gurmukh Singh, who serves patients in Augusta, Georgia.
A dual board-certified pathologist, Dr. Singh is Walter L. Shepherd Chair in Clinical Pathology & Chief of Clinical Pathology at Augusta University Medical Center.
He brings a unique combination of academic excellence, professionalism, outstanding teaching skills, and battle tested management practices aimed at improvements in patient satisfaction, and cost-saving laboratory medicine services.
Teaching students, he serves as a Professor of Clinical Pathology within the Department of Pathology at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. His teaching prowess resulted in significant improvement in test scores for medical students and pathology residents.
With a broad educational background, Dr. Singh graduated with his Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery degree from Armed Forces Medical College in 1972. He then went on to complete his residency in pathology at Beth Israel Medical Center in 1974, his Doctor of Philosophy degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in 1977, and an additional residency in pathology at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center in 1978.
Years later, in 1998, he earned his Master of Business Administration degree from the Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business of the University of Pittsburgh.
Specializing in the study of bodily fluids and tissues, the doctor is board-certified in anatomic and clinical pathology & immunopathology by the American Board of Pathology (ABPath). The mission of the ABPath is to promote the health of the public and advance the practice and science of pathology by establishing voluntary certification standards and assessing the qualifications of those seeking to practice the specialty of pathology.
Holding fellowship status, Dr. Singh is a Fellow of the American Association for Physician Leadership and a Fellow of the College of American Pathologists. He is also a member of the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology.
Pathology is a branch of medical science that involves the study and diagnosis of disease through the examination of surgically removed organs, tissues, bodily fluids, and in some cases, the whole body. Pathologists are physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and management of diseases by laboratory methods.
In medical research, Dr. Singh has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles, received 14 federal grants as Principal or Co-investigator, and is credited with the discovery of two novel genes selectively active in lungs.
Among his various accolades include Nationally ranked No. 1 Doctor on HealthTap2021; Nationally ranked No. 1 Doctor on HealthTap2020; Nominee for the AOA Professionalism Award from the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University, 2019; Top Doctor Competition winner 2013 HealthTap; and Applause Award from Truman Medical Center Hospital Hill, 2012.
On a more personal note, Dr. Singh speaks multiple languages, including English, Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.
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