- ABOUT ME
- AREAS OF FOCUS
- EDUCATION & LEADERSHIP
- LOCATIONS & HOSPITALS
- NEWS & PUBLICATIONS
Dr. Mona LaBar specialized in pathology to complement her love of solving complex problems, pattern recognition ability, and visual way of thinking. Pathology gives her the perfect outlet to combine those strengths in a way that makes a real difference in patient care.
A strong foundation in general surgical pathology gives Dr. LaBar a broader diagnostic perspective for her specialized work in gastrointestinal pathology. She finds it satisfying to combine visual patterns with clinical context to meet diagnostic challenges, knowing that her diagnosis helps shape what comes next for the patient’s treatment.
Dr. LaBar loves Portland’s incredible food and art scenes, its easy access to nature, community-minded vibe, and slower pace of life. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends, baking, playing tennis and pickleball, traveling, and reading.
Dr. LaBar is fluent in Arabic.
Other Activities
Fellow, College of American Pathologists
Member, Oregon Pathologists Association
Member, United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology
Areas of Focus
Gastrointestinal Pathology
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship, Surgical Pathology (GI & Breast Focus), University of Washington, 2002
Residency, Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, Ohio State University, 2001
Residency, Anatomic & Clinical Pathology, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 1997
Internship, Multidisciplinary Clinical, Ministry of Health Hospitals, Khartoum, Sudan, 1995
MBBS, University of Khartoum, Sudan, 1993
BOARD CERTIFICATION
Pathology
LEADERSHIP
Laboratory Director, Kaiser Westside Medical Center
Locations
Publications
Cribbs R, Ishag M, et al: Massive renal cell carcinoma with osseus metaplasia. Annals of Diagnostic Pathology. 1999; 13(5), 294-299
Nuovo GJ and Ishag M: The histologic spectrum of epidermodysplasia verruciformis. American Journal of Surgical Pathology. 2000 Oct; 24(10): 1400-6
Ishag MT, Bashinsky DY, et al: Pathologic findings in reduction mammoplasty specimens. Am J Clin Pathol. 2003 Sep;120(3):377-80
Megan Troxell, Jennifer Dunlap, Anuja Mittelhenkle, Mona Ishag, et al: Rejection versus posttransplantation lymphoproliferative disorder in a renal transplant patient. American Journal of Kidney Disease. 2008 Aug