Professional & Compassionate
Forensic Pathologists
Providing clarity, closure, and peace of mind through independent autopsy services. Saguaro Forensic Consulting proudly serves Indiana and Illinois.
Professional & Compassionate
We Offer A Wide Range
Of Autopsy Services
In the unfortunate event of a loss, our independent autopsy services provide family members with closure and assurance. We also work closely with coroners, hospitals, and medical examiners, serving them with a high level of clinical precision.
FORENSIC AUTOPSY
Coroners and medical examiners are often called upon to perform autopsies, particularly when the circumstances surrounding a death are unnatural or suspicious. Through our forensic autopsy services, we provide comprehensive reports to local medical professionals and legal authorities.
PRIVATE AUTOPSY
In some cases, family members may not qualify for an autopsy from the local coroner. Our team provides private autopsy services, ensuring clarity, closure, and peace of mind following the death of a loved one.
SECOND AUTOPSY
Some families approach us asking for a second opinion about a loved one’s passing, particularly if they feel like the initial autopsy may have missed something. Our team is pleased to provide second autopsy services and medical record reviews.
HOSPITAL AUTOPSY
Some hospitals cannot afford to keep a full-time examiner on staff, and those that do still need to accommodate sick days, vacation time, and extensive caseloads. Saguaro Forensic Consulting provides independent autopsy services to hospitals throughout Indiana and Illinois.
Meet Board Certified
Dr. LaTanja Watkins, MD
- The American Board of Pathology
- National Association of Medical Examiners
For more than a decade, Dr. LaTanja Watkins has been a go-to forensic pathologist for independent and forensic autopsy services. She is certified by the American Board of Pathology and the National Association of Medical Examiners, signifying the highest level of professionalism and skill. She is known for providing independent autopsy services on an expedient basis, always delivering reports that are comprehensive and unbiased.
Our Pathologists Provide
Additional Services
At Saguaro Forensic Consulting, our forensic pathologist is pleased to provide an extensive list of services, not only to families but also to medical authorities throughout Indiana and Illinois. In particular, we offer coroner autopsy services and locum tenens pathology.
Coroner Autopsy
Local coroners are required to perform autopsies any time an individual dies under uncertain or suspicious causes. Autopsies may also be required following car accident fatalities, or in situations where cause of death is assumed to be unnatural. Dr. Watkins and her team assist local coroners in keeping up with heavy caseloads, providing coroner autopsy services throughout our coverage area.
Locum Tenens Pathology Services
Coroners and medical examiners need to take scheduled vacation days. To ensure a continuity of service, they look to independent specialists like Dr. Watkins to provide autopsies on a locum tenens basis. Our team is pleased to coordinate ongoing support and vacation coverage for coroners and medical examiners throughout Indiana and Illinois.
The Sectors We Serve
Saguaro Forensic Consulting meets all autopsy needs in Indiana and Eastern Illinois. The clients we serve range from everyday people to professional entities. Dr. Watkins may help in any situation when an autopsy is required.
Coroners & Medical Examiners
As an independent pathologist offering locum tenens support, Dr Watkins can assist coroners, medical examiners, and other forensic pathologists in managing their caseload. She can help when sick days, vacations, or report completion timelines create a backlog.
Families
Saguaro Forensic Consulting supports the legal next of kin who want answers after the passing of a loved one. Private and second autopsies can help families learn about hereditary conditions, confirm previous examination results, or otherwise find closure.
Hospitals
Hospitals must provide autopsies when a patient’s cause of death is unknown. Dr. Watkins supports hospitals that lack an on-staff forensic pathologist or need vacation and sick day coverage for their employed pathologist.
Governmental Entities
City, county, and state-run organizations may be required to offer an autopsy in certain circumstances. Saguaro Forensic Consulting serves as the pathologist for these entities when they lack a permanently employed coroner or medical examiner.