Our Staff

We are on your team.

Pathologists are a valuable and integral part of your medical team.

Pathologists are often referred to as the doctor’s doctor.  Pathologists are “behind the scenes” and mainly interact with the doctor that orders your pathology and laboratory tests. Pathologists examine body fluids, tissue, organs, etc., and then render a diagnosis that will guide your physician to a course of treatment for you.

Dr. Hamilton

Dr. Hamilton is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology. She earned her medical degree from Mercer University School of Medicine in Macon, GA and completed her residency and Cytopathology fellowship at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston, SC. She is a member of the College of American Pathologists, Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, and the South Carolina Medical Association.  Dr. Hamilton enjoys farm activities with her husband and three sons, baking sourdough, and reading historical fiction.

Dr. Jeffords

Dr. Jeffords is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. She completed her residency, Cytopathology fellowship and Surgical Pathology fellowship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.  She is a member of the College of American Pathologists and the South Carolina Medical Association. Dr Jeffords enjoys skiing, fly fishing and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two sons.

Dr. Jeffords

Dr. Jeffords is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Cytopathology. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, SC. She completed her residency, Cytopathology fellowship and Surgical Pathology fellowship at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, TN.  She is a member of the College of American Pathologists and the South Carolina Medical Association. Dr Jeffords enjoys skiing, fly fishing and exploring the outdoors with her husband and two sons.

Dr. Paul Hillesheim

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Dr. Hillesheim is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Dermatopathology. He earned his medical degree from Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, Illinois and completed his residency at the University of Louisville. He completed his Dermatopathology fellowship at Indiana University School of Medicine. He served in the United States Navy on active duty from 2003-2008 deploying to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. He is a member of the College of American Pathologists, American Society of Clinical Pathology, American Society of Dermatopathology and the Georgia Association of Pathology. Dr. Hillesheim enjoys landscaping, reading and Ohio State football.

Dr. Leila Kutob

Dr. Kutob is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and Hematopathology. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, SC. She also completed her residency and a Hematopathology fellowship at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the College of American Pathologists and the South Carolina Medical Association. Dr Kutob enjoys running and trying new restaurants.

Dr. Leila Kutob

Dr. Kutob is board certified in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, and Board eligible in Hematopathology. She earned her medical degree from the University of South Carolina School of Medicine in Columbia, SC. She also completed her residency and a Hematopathology fellowship at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia. She is a member of the College of American Pathologists and the South Carolina Medical Association. Dr Kutob enjoys running and trying new restaurants.