WELCOME, ALABAMA DERMATOLOGY SOCIETY ATTENDEES

Thank you for visiting Vivid Dermatopathology at the 2026 Summer Symposium.
We would love to learn more about your practice and discuss how our team can support your dermatopathology needs.

More Than a Result. A Dermatopathology Partner.
See What Others Miss.
More Than a Result. A Dermatopathology Partner.
See What Others
Miss.

Vivid delivers subspecialty-focused dermatopathology with direct access to the physicians interpreting your cases. From routine specimens to challenging consultations, our team combines expert interpretation, responsive communication, advanced in-house diagnostics, and flexible workflows designed around your practice.

Why Practices Choose Vivid
We partner directly with dermatology practices to deliver expert interpretation,
responsive communication, and dependable service.
Direct Physician Access

Connect directly with the dermatopathologist interpreting your cases for questions, consultations, and clinical discussion.

Board-Certified Expertise

Subspecialty-focused interpretation for routine, complex, and diagnostically challenging dermatologic specimens.

Responsive Communication

Clear answers, timely follow-up, and collaborative support when a case requires additional conversation.

Fast, Dependable Turnaround

Efficient case processing supported by in-house testing, streamlined workflows, and proactive communication.

Personalized Practice Support

Flexible solutions designed around your practice’s clinical, logistical, reporting, and technology needs.

Advanced Diagnostic Capabilities

In-house immunohistochemistry, special stains, direct immunofluorescence, molecular testing, and consultation services.

Meet Our Dermatopathologists

Thomas J. Lawrence, MD
Board-Certified Dermatopathologist

Dr. Lawrence earned his medical degree and completed his Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. He subsequently completed advanced fellowship training in oncologic surgical pathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Dermatopathology at Duke University Medical Center.

His combined training in surgical pathology and dermatopathology provides a strong foundation for interpreting both routine and complex cutaneous specimens. Dr. Lawrence is committed to clear diagnostic reporting, responsive consultation, and direct collaboration with dermatology practices.

Nicholaus J. Hilliard, MD
Board-Certified Dermatopathologist and Hematopathologist

A native of Florence, Alabama, Dr. Hilliard earned his medical degree and completed his Anatomic and Clinical Pathology residency at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. He went on to complete fellowships in Hematopathology and Dermatopathology at UAB, along with specialized training in oncologic surgical pathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center.

His extensive subspecialty training supports expert evaluation of routine, complex, and diagnostically challenging dermatopathology cases, including melanocytic lesions and cutaneous neoplasms. Dr. Hilliard values direct physician communication and collaborative consultation with the dermatology practices Vivid serves.

Our Expertise
Vivid provides comprehensive dermatopathology support for routine, complex, and diagnostically challenging cases. Our team combines subspecialty expertise, advanced in-house testing, and direct physician collaboration to support confident clinical decision-making.
Diagnostic Dermatopathology
  • Routine and complex dermatopathology
  • Inflammatory and infectious skin disease
  • Melanocytic lesions and melanoma
  • Non-melanoma skin cancers
  • Bullous disorders
  • Cutaneous neoplasms and diagnostically challenging cases
Consultation & Second Opinions
  • Direct physician-to-physician consultation
  • Review of outside pathology slides
  • Second opinions on difficult or concerning cases
  • Collaborative discussion to support clinical decision-making
Advanced Diagnostic Testing
  • Immunohistochemistry and special stains
  • In-house direct immunofluorescence with 48-hour turnaround
  • Molecular testing
  • Margin evaluation
  • Ancillary testing selected to support clinical and microscopic findings
Practice & Workflow Support
  • EMR and LIS integration support
  • Flexible report-delivery options
  • Specimen pickup and shipping solutions
  • In-house technology support
  • Workflows designed around the needs of your practice
What It’s Like to Work With Vivid
We make the transition to Vivid straightforward, with personalized support from onboarding through ongoing case management.
01
A Workflow Built Around Your Practice
We begin by learning how your practice operates, including ordering, specimen handling, reporting preferences, technology needs, and physician communication.
02
Reliable Specimen Logistics
Our team coordinates specimen pickup, shipping supplies, transport solutions, and delivery workflows designed to support timely, dependable processing.
03
Reporting and Technology Support
We work with your practice to establish efficient report delivery through available EMR or LIS interfaces, secure online access, fax, or other supported options.
04
Direct, Ongoing Partnership
Our support does not end after onboarding. Your team has access to responsive client support and direct physician consultation when questions or challenging cases arise.
Trust & Credibility
Vivid combines rigorous laboratory standards, subspecialty expertise, extensive insurance participation, and personalized support for dermatology practices throughout the Southeast and beyond.
CAP-Accredited Laboratory
Vivid operates under the rigorous quality standards of the College of American Pathologists, with systems and processes designed to support accuracy, consistency, and dependable laboratory performance.
Experienced, Board-Certified Physicians
Our subspecialty-trained pathologists bring advanced expertise in dermatopathology and related disciplines, with a commitment to clear interpretation, direct consultation, and collaborative support.
Extensive Insurance Participation
Vivid participates with an extensive network of national, regional, and local insurance providers, helping us support a wide range of dermatology practices and the patients they serve.
Serving the Southeast and Beyond
Based in Pensacola, Vivid supports dermatology practices throughout the Southeast and beyond with advanced diagnostic capabilities, responsive service, and a relationship-driven approach.

Expertise you can trust. Access you can feel.

A partnership built around your practice.

Let’s Talk About Your Dermatopathology Needs
Whether you are evaluating a new dermatopathology partner, looking for additional support, or simply want to learn more about how Vivid works with dermatology practices, our team would welcome the opportunity to connect.
Complete the form below and a member of our team will follow up to learn more about your practice, answer questions, and discuss next steps.
Prefer to speak with us directly?
Call: 850-876-8177