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Nancy Phillips, M.D.

Associate professor
Department of Pathology


Courses Taught

Medical school lectures; Anatomic pathology elective

Education

Fellowship
Gynecologic pathology, Washington University School of Medicine

Postdoctoral Fellowship
Microbiology and immunology, Washington University School of Medicine

Residency
Anatomic pathology, Washington University School of Medicine

Medical School
Medical College of Ohio

Bachelor of Arts
Mount Holyoke College

Practice Areas

  • Anatomic pathology
  • SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis medical staff privileges (2019-present)
  • SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital medical staff privileges (1990-present)

Research Interests

  • Bone and soft tissue pathology
  • Breast pathology
  • Liver pathology
  • Gynecologic pathology

From 1991-2008, Phillips was a principal investigator studying somatic cell genetics of human ovarian carcinoma, with an emphasis on identification of tumor suppressor genes. She received various grants during this time.

Honors and Awards

  • St. Louis Best Doctor (2013-2019, 2025)
  • Pathology Residents' Teaching Award - Saint Louis University School of Medicine (1998, 2010, 2019)
  • NIH T32 AI071613-09 training grant for postdoctoral fellowship in the lab of J.M. Davie (1985-1987)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Medical College of Ohio (1983)

Professional Organizations and Associations

  • United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology