Qualifications & Education:
- MBBS – JSS Medical College, Mysore University, Karnataka
- MD (Pathology) – M.R. Medical College, Kalburagi, Rajiv Gandhi University, Karnataka
Areas of Expertise:
- Hematopathology reporting: peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirations, biopsies, and body fluids
- Flow cytometry: Leukaemia/ lymphoma diagnostic panels and MRD analysis
- Immunohistochemistry (IHC) and cytology (FNAC, body fluid analysis)
- Transfusion medicine and immunohematology including blood bank services, donor/patient cross matching, and apheresis
- Clinical pathology reporting including APLA and HPLC analysis
Clinical Interests:
- Flow cytometry-based diagnosis and MRD monitoring in leukemias
- Comprehensive hematology diagnostics integrating morphology, IHC, and molecular techniques
- Advancing protocols in hematopathology reporting and quality assurance
Professional Experience:
- Consultant – Hematopathology, Aster Reference Laboratories
- Consultant – Haematology, HCG
- Observer – ACTREC, TATA (Flow Cytometry)
- Flow Cytometry Department – Medgenome Laboratories
- Observership – Kidwai Cancer Hospital
- Post-MD Senior Resident – Transfusion Medicine & Immunohematology, St. John’s Medical College Hospital
Languages Known:
English, Kannada, Hindi