1. KEN
FRANCUS
5816 Stonecrest Drive
Agoura Hills, CA 91301
(818)-203-6155
kennethfrancus@gmail.com
linkedin.com/in/kenneth-francus
SUMMARY
Experienced pathologist with extensive experience with all areas of general
pathology (such as breast, skin, gynaecology & non-gynaecology) seeking
opportunities to utilize my skills and knowledge to improve diagnostic quality,
efficiency, and patient outcomes.
LICENSURE
Medical Board of California License: No. G59467
1987 — Current
Nevada Board of Medical Examiners License: No. 14954
2013 — Current
National Board of Medical Examiners
July 1986 — Current
California Board of Quality Assurance
January 1987 — Current
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Anatomic & Clinical Pathology
June 1992
Diplomate of the American Board of Pathology in Cytopathology
July 1996
EXPERIENCE
Senior Staff Pathologist & Cytopathologist, Quest Diagnostics
(Originally Unilab, acquired by Quest Diagnostics in 2006)
Tarzana & West Hills, CA — 1992 — Current
As the most experienced and senior cytopathologist, I act in a leadership role to
provide continuing education & quality assurance to the cytopathology team in
our group.
In my work, I have often traveled around Southern California to maintain & build
my team’s reputation for quality care, meeting with potential new clients as well
as resolving quality assurance issues with longstanding clients.
Accomplishments & Highlights
● Consistently exceeded Quest’s average pathologist work volume by
25% or more each year since 1992 while maintaining top quality & care
● Helped dramatically lower costs for casework for our laboratory over the
past 2 years by maintaining 95%+ turnaround time (reviewing new
biopsy specimens within 48 hours of receiving them).
● Improved customer satisfaction by acting as a front-line point of contact
for dissatisfied customers and directing Quest service representatives in
answering & resolving customer concerns.
● Advised cytotechnology students by reviewing casework with them
during their monthly rotations to Quest Diagnostics in West Hills.

2. Per Diem Staff Cytopathologist, Kaiser Regional Laboratories
North Hollywood, CA — 1999 — Current
My role at Kaiser of almost two decades has been in a consultant capacity, using
my advanced experience in cytopathology to help read all cytology specimens
(both gynaecological & non-gynaecological).
Accomplishments & Highlights
● Played a key role in reviewing casework from Harbor-UCLA Medical
Center that rotated to Kaiser on a monthly basis.
● Advised three other full-time cytopathologists with helping diagnose
difficult casework and resolve arising issues.
● Helped fulfill overflow casework by working irregular hours to maintain
the group’s standard of high quality and fast deliveries.
Associate Pathologist, Glenview Pathology Medical Group
Culver City, CA — 1991 — 1992
EDUCATION
Los Angeles County Medical Center /
University of Southern California
Fellowship in Surgical Pathology — 1990-1991
University of California, Los Angeles
Residency Training in Anatomic & Clinical Pathology — 1986-1990
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) — 1981 - 1985
Cornell University
Bachelor of Arts in Biology — 1977 - 1981
PUBLICATIONS
Effectiveness of the Papanicolaou smear and speculoscopy as
compared with the Papanicolaou smear alone: A community-based
clinical trial
Published September 1997 — Contributor
Obstetrics & Gynaecology
University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Medicine
Common denominators of pregnancy and malignancy.
Published September-October 1980 — Contributor
Mount Sinai Journal of Medicine
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
● American Society of Clinical Pathologists (1992 — Current)
● College of American Pathologists (1992 — Current)
REFERENCES
Available upon request.