We Offer A Wide Range
Of Autopsy Services
In the unfortunate event of a loss, our independent autopsy services in Illinois provide family members with closure and assurance. We also serve coroners, hospitals, and medical examiners with a professional 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 Illinois medical professionals and legal authorities.
PRIVATE AUTOPSY
In some cases, a deceased loved one may not receive an autopsy from the local coroner. Our team provides private autopsy services, ensuring clarity, closure, and peace of mind for the family members of the deceased.
SECOND AUTOPSY
Some families in Illinois 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 fulfills requests for second autopsies 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 local hospitals.
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 team is pleased to provide an extensive list of services for medical authorities and governmental entities in Illinois. In particular, we offer coroner autopsy services and locum tenens pathology assistance.
Local Illinois coroners are required to perform autopsies when an individual dies from uncertain 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.
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 Illinois’ coroners and medical examiners.