Pathologists and medical examiners play an essential role in evaluating the cause of death, in ascertaining public health data, and in providing clarity and closure to grieving family members. While many hospitals and municipalities have their own pathologists and examiners on staff, these personnel are not always available. They get sick, require vacation time, and sometimes need help balancing strenuous caseloads. That is why Saguaro Forensic Consulting is pleased to provide services as a locum tenens pathologist to facilities throughout Indiana and Illinois, supporting staff pathologists while ensuring a consistent continuum of service.

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Establishing a Locum Tenens Pathologist Relationship

Dr. LaTanja M. Watkins is an in-demand forensic pathologist, proudly offering support and coverage to coroners and medical examiners who are temporarily unavailable. She and her team provide full locum tenens pathology services to clients throughout Indiana and Illinois, including:

Dr. Watkins offers locum tenens pathology services to city governments, ensuring uninterrupted pathology coverage during periods of absence.

County governments can rely on Dr. Watkins to step in as a locum tenens pathologist, providing essential pathology services when their coroner or medical examiner is temporarily unavailable.

Dr. Watkins extends her expertise to hospitals, acting as a locum tenens forensic/autopsy pathologist to maintain seamless forensic/autopsy pathology operations in the absence of the regular forensic/autopsy pathologist.

Dr. Watkins serves federal, state, and local institutions in Indiana and Illinois, offering locum tenens forensic/autopsy pathology services to meet their specific needs.

Dr. Watkins collaborates with independent forensic/autopsy pathology service providers, ensuring continuity and reliability in forensic/autopsy pathology services during temporary absences or transitions in staffing.

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Why Choose Dr. Watkins?

  • Extensive Training and Experience: Dr. Watkins brings over a decade of valuable experience in providing independent forensic autopsy and pathology services. Her training and hands-on experience underscore her proficiency in delivering quality support.
  • Credential Verification: Certified by the American Board of Pathology and a member of the National Association of Medical Examiners, Dr. Watkins upholds the highest standards of precision and professionalism. Her certifications serve as a testament to her competence and adherence to industry benchmarks.
  • Proven Track Record: Dr. Watkins has a history of delivering exceptional pathology services, meeting and exceeding the expectations of the entities that engage her. Past performances underscore her capability to consistently deliver results of the utmost quality.
  • Established Professional Relationships: Dr. Watkins fosters ongoing professional relationships with clients who have previously engaged her for locum tenens pathology support. This continuity ensures a seamless understanding of client needs and facilitates future collaborations, making her a reliable choice for entities requiring pathology expertise.

Frequently Asked Questions

The duration of a locum tenens arrangement may be anywhere from a couple of days to multiple months and/or years, simply depending on the needs of the facility and the staff professionals. Dr. Watkins and her team are pleased to coordinate coverage for however long is needed, providing flexibility and convenience.

Absolutely. Dr. Watkins travels to various locations throughout Indiana and Illinois, providing forensic pathology services at the preferred facility. Typically, she can be on-site within 48 hours of the initial agreement.


Request Our Forensic Autopsy Assistance

Saguaro Forensic Consulting is pleased to maintain ongoing professional relationships with coroners and medical examiners throughout Illinois and Indiana, ensuring ongoing pathology coverage on a locum tenens basis. To learn more about onboarding Dr. Watkins as a locum tenens pathologist, reach out to our team online or by calling (317)709-0535.