Who we are

Opened in 2026, Asheville Pathology Partners was established to provide dependable, high-quality technical component (TC) pathology services to physicians throughout Western North Carolina and beyond.

The laboratory is led by medical director Charles T. Bruker, MD. Dr. Bruker completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia and earned his medical degree from the Medical College of Georgia. He served six years on active duty and four years in the U.S. Navy Reserve, including roles as a surgery intern and submarine and diving medical officer. Following residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology at the University of Tennessee and fellowship training in hematopathology at the Medical University of South Carolina, Dr. Bruker has built a broad career spanning academic, private, corporate, government, and independent laboratory settings.

The laboratory manager brings over 25 years of histology experience, including work in both large and small hospital anatomic pathology settings as well as private practices. This background includes dermatology, dermatopathology, gastrointestinal pathology, renal transplant pathology, forensic and autopsy pathology, and Mohs micrographic surgery, supporting reliable and high-quality technical services.

Together, Dr. Bruker and the laboratory manager bring more than 50 years of combined experience in pathology laboratory operations. This depth of experience supports a consistent focus on precision, efficiency, and reliable turnaround, allowing Asheville Pathology Partners to serve as a trusted technical resource for physicians and their patients.

Our lab is strategically located near I-26, minutes from the Asheville Regional Airport (AVL) and primary FedEx/UPS regional hubs. Being adjacent to these major regional shipping hubs ensures that your specimens are received, processed, and reported with industry-leading speed and reliability.