2004 Hayes St. Suite LL 30, Nashville TN 37203

About us

Who We Are

  • ACLA, Anatomic & Clinical Laboratory Associates, P.C. is a physician-owned pathology group founded in 1979 and based in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • We have 12 AP-CP board certified pathologists with subspecialty boards and/ or training in blood bank/transfusion medicine, hematopathology, cytopathology, gastrointestinal/hepatobiliary pathology, gynecologic pathology, breast pathology and general surgical pathology.
  • ACLA is proud to be the pathology partner for Ascension Saint Thomas Health, the Middle Tennessee division of one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit hospital systems, Ascension.
  • We provide anatomic pathology services including cytology, surgical pathology, and frozen section services to hospitals, regional independent ambulatory surgery centers, and physician offices.

Our Mission

ACLA is a pathology practice providing timely, high-quality, and accurate diagnostic medical services to the patients and physicians of Ascension Saint Thomas Health and our local community.

Core Values

  • Patient care: Caring for patients is our top priority, and we are dedicated to doing what is right for our patients first and foremost.
  • Service: We serve the underserved and support the mission of Ascension Saint Thomas Health and Ascension.
  • Quality: We strive for excellence and are committed to ensuring the quality of our results, communications, and reports through self-assessment and continuous improvement. Our communications are clear and concise, including pertinent findings to help guide patient care.
  • Integrity: We endeavor to adhere to the highest ethical, moral, and regulatory standards.
  • Professionalism: We aim to create and maintain a supportive and respectful work environment with generosity to all practice associates.
  • Collaboration: We are cognizant of our place as members of a team of healthcare professionals and aim to be available and accessible.
  • Education: We are dedicated to lifelong learning and to sharing our knowledge through education of medical staff, residents, hospital associates, patients, and the community.

Meet Our Pathologists

Adriana Gerdeman, M.D.

Adriana Gerdeman, M.D.

Ariana Geromes, M.D.

Ariana Geromes, M.D.

Evan A. Alston, M.D.

Evan A. Alston, M.D.

Forrest Busler, M.D.

Forrest Busler, M.D.

Katherine Hamilton, M.D.

Katherine Hamilton, M.D.

M. Brandon Allen, M.D.

M. Brandon Allen, M.D.

Mary-Margaret Allen, M.D.

Mary-Margaret Allen, M.D.

Paul D. DiGiovanni

Paul D. DiGiovanni, M.D.

Peter Jelsma, M.D.

Peter Jelsma, M.D.

Raymond Bluth, M.D.

Raymond Bluth, M.D.

Richard Michaelson, M.D.

Richard Michaelson, M.D.

Tenisha Hinners, M.D.

Tenisha Hinners, M.D.