Carl Wigren MD '01, Res. '05
About the role
Carl Wigren is a board-certified forensic pathologist with additional certification in anatomic pathology. He is licensed in Washington and California.
Responsibilities
- Performs approximately 3,000–3,500 autopsies annually in various settings, including medical examiner, coroner, hospital, and private practice.
- Provides sworn testimony in over 150 criminal and civil cases.
- Owner of Wigren Forensic, PLLC and Wigren Medical Corp.
- Performs hospital autopsies for Kaiser Permanente Washington and Skagit Valley Hospital.
- Serves as a Clinical Rotation Director for Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences.
- International forensic work in countries such as Israel, Puerto Rico, the Marshall Islands, Liberia, and New Zealand.
Requirements
Carl requires candidates who are board-certified forensic pathologists with additional certification in anatomic pathology, licensed in Washington and California, and have experience in performing autopsies and providing sworn testimony.
Qualifications
- MD degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 2001.
- Anatomic pathology residency at the University of Washington.
- Fellowship in the King County Medical Examiner’s Office in Seattle and the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s Office in Fort Worth, Texas.
Skills
- Expertise in anatomic pathology and forensic pathology.
- Experience in autopsies and providing sworn testimony.
- International forensic work in multiple countries.
Benefits
Carl offers a supportive environment for his colleagues and students, and he is known for his humanitarian work within his sub-specialty.
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