About

Benchmark Diagnostics provides expert anatomic pathology services. Our State-of-the- art, certified, histology laboratory is owned and operated by Dr. Arif S. Usmani, a board-certified pathologist. Benchmark offers comprehensive histopathology services for dermatologists, plastic surgeons, podiatrists, gastroenterologists, and other medical specialties.

Our Leadership

Our CLIA-certified anatomic pathology laboratory is directed by Dr. Arif Usmani, a board-certified anatomic, clinical, and dermatopathologist with over 20 years of experience.

Our Mission

Our mission is to offer our clinicians timely, meaningful, and accurate diagnostic services that correlate and complement their clinical findings, leading to the best possible patient outcome. 

Our Commitment

We are fully committed to delivering 100% client satisfaction and are fully accessible to our clients as a small business partner. 

Our Team

Our dedicated team is made up of several Pathologists & Consultants, laboratory personnel and office support staff. 

Our Team

Our Pathologists

  • Arif Usmani
  • Karen Turgeon
  • Carolyne Sok

Laboratory Staff

  • Colleen Caputa
  • Sandy Mennell

Administrative Staff

  • Sarah Arcuri
  • Sue Russo

LEADERSHIP

Arif S. Usmani, MD.

Founder, Laboratory Director

Our CLIA-certified anatomic pathology laboratory is directed and led by Dr. Arif Usmani, a board-certified anatomic, clinical, and dermatopathologist with over 20 years of experience.

EDUCATION

Residency in Rutger’s Medical School (UMDNJ)
Fellowship training at The Ohio State University

BOARD CERTIFICATION

  • Dermatopathology
  • Anatomic Pathology
  • Clinical Pathology

PUBLICATIONS:

Authored articles in:

  • Journal of American Academy of Dermatology
  • Journal of Cutaneous Pathology
  • The American Journal of Dermatopathology
  • Dermatologic Surgery

Our Pathologists & Consultants

Dr. Karen Turgeon, M.D.

Bio

Karen L. Turgeon, M.D. has been a member of Associates in Dermatology, Inc. since 1990. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, and her medical degree from Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL. 

She holds the appointments of Assistant Clinical Professor, Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and Clinical Dermatology Instructor, Family Practice Residency, Fairview General Hospital.

Dr. Turgeon is board-certified in Dermatology and Dermatopathology. She is also a member of the American Academy of Dermatology, Ohio Dermatologic Association, Cleveland Dermatological Society, American Society of Dermatopathology, Academy of Medicine Cleveland, American Medical Association and the International Society of Dermatopathology.

Dr. Carolyn Sok

Bio

Dr. Sok brings over eight years of experience in diagnostic pathology and a strong track record of excellence in dermatopathology.

She completed her pathology residency at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine (MetroHealth Medical Center) and pursued advanced fellowship training in dermatopathology at Boston University School of Medicine. Dr. Sok has practiced locally and is well regarded for her diagnostic precision, efficiency, and commitment to delivering accurate, timely, and clinically relevant pathology reports.

Dr. Sok’s addition strengthens our team and helps ensure uninterrupted, high-quality service throughout the year, including during any period when Dr. Usmani is away for conferences or during vacation. Her presence helps maintain timely reporting and seamless case coverage, reflecting our ongoing commitment to your patients’ care.