Physician Inventor

Neal M. Lonky, MD, MPH

Decades of care. A career of invention.

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Kaiser Permanente Since 1986
SCPMG Board Elected Member
Clinical Professor UC Irvine
Histologics Founder & CEO
Medical Patents Multiple Issued

Patented Technologies

Converting clinical insight into devices that improve diagnostics through compassion and precision.

Flagship

Kylon Medical Fabric

A patented non-woven medical textile enabling gentle, frictional tissue sampling. Used in gynecologic diagnostics and wound care applications.

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Device

SpiraBrush CX

An innovative cervical sampling device designed to collect adequate endocervical cells with improved patient comfort over traditional methods.

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Screening

Speculoscopy / PapSure

A visual inspection technique using chemiluminescent light to enhance detection of cervical abnormalities during routine screening.

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Press & Awards

Innovator of the Year Nominee

Recognized by the Orange County Business Journal for contributions to medical technology innovation (2023).

Kaiser Permanente
OC Business Journal
UC Irvine Medicine
OCMA

Signature Publications

Peer-reviewed contributions across cervical cancer prevention, screening innovation, and clinical OB/GYN.

Cervical Cancer Screening: Evidence-Based Approaches to Detection and Prevention

Journal of Lower Genital Tract Disease Research
Screening Prevention

Colposcopic Evaluation and Management of Cervical Abnormalities

Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinics Clinical
Colposcopy Clinical Practice

A Legacy of Impact

1986

Joins Kaiser Permanente

Begins a career spanning over three decades in clinical obstetrics and gynecology.

1990s

Director of Colposcopic Services

Leads colposcopy and cervical cancer screening programs in Orange County.

2000s

Clinical Professor, UC Irvine

Appointed to faculty at UC Irvine School of Medicine, training the next generation.

2008

Founds Histologics

Establishes medical technology company to develop innovative diagnostic devices.

2010s

Patents Issued

Multiple patents granted for Kylon fabric and related tissue sampling technologies.

2023

Innovator of the Year Nominee

Recognized by Orange County Business Journal for medical technology innovation.

Present

Continuing the Mission

Advancing compassionate diagnostics and expanding clinical applications globally.

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