Dr Cornelius Hoogland first commenced his pathology practice in 1970. In 1974, Dr Robin Stock joined Dr Hoogland, and the practice was known as Hoogland and Stock Pathology Laboratory. In 1979, the practice relocated to its present location.

In 1982, the practice became known as Townsville Pathology Laboratory. In 1998 Sullivan and Nicolaides Pathology acquired a significant share holding of Townsville Pathology Laboratory. In 1999 Sullivan and Nicolaides merged with Sonic HealthCare.

Drs Peverill, Lau, Fitzpatrick and Martin commenced practice in January 1981 at Ashdon House Northward. In 1982 Drs Fitzpatrick and Martin left the practice and Dr Henry Lau became the sole resident pathologist.

In 1989-Dr Peverill relinquished his shares in Consultant Pathology Townsville and thus it became one of a hand full of privately own pathology practices. In February 2001 Dr Henry Lau sold the practice to Sullivan and Nicolaides.

October 2001 saw the merge of Townsville Pathology Laboratory and Consultant Pathology Townsville to the new name of Northern Pathology Townsville.

Northern Pathology Townsville employs 114 staff with three Pathologists. Our laboratory provides 24 hour 365 days a year service. Providing services to Mater Misericordiae Private Hospital and Wesley Park Haven Private Hospital.

10 collection centres are located around the Townsville/Thuringowa area with centres in Bowen, Ingham, Cardwell, Ayr and Charters Towers.

The merge of these two practices and the development of a new laboratory will allow us to provide a new level of service excellence as well as positioning us at the forefront as a pathology provider in Townsville.

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