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Introduction

Discipline of Pathology forms a vital bridge between initial learning phase of pre-clinical medicine and the final phase of clinical subjects. It underpins every aspect of patient care, from diagnostic testing and treatment advice to using cutting-edge genetic technologies and preventing disease. Pathology explains the whys and wherefores of the signs and symptoms manifested by the patient and also helps in providing a rational basis for treatment. Various sub-specialties of pathology include hematology, clinical pathology, cytopathology, histopathology and molecular pathology.

VISION

To ensure high standards of teaching, learning and research activities along with providing advanced, reliable and speedy diagnostic modalities for optimal patient care.

MISSION

  • To train the students to develop proficiency in Pathology, Laboratory diagnosis and enhance Scientific Research temperament.
  • To provide routine and advanced pathology laboratory services for accurate and speedy diagnosis to augment patient care and promote health.
  • To actively apply tools of science and pathology in support of public health and ongoing expansion of medical knowledge.
  • To continuously enhance our departmental culture of diversity, respect and professional growth.

GOAL

Maintain and enhance the department’s national and international status as one of the best places to provide pathology education.

CORE VALUES

Service
  • We focus on those we serve.
  • We foster lifelong learning.
  • We strive for excellence in all we do.
Teamwork:
  • We respect all members of team.
  • We communicate openly and effectively.
  • We value engaged and enthusiastic participation.
  • We support and respect the leaders who guide our mission.
Stewardship:
  • We are dedicated to using our resources in a safe and responsible manner.
  • We are accountable to our actions to patients, the institution, and society.
  • We earn the respect of our patients and healthcare community.
Innovation:
  • We embrace productive change.
  • We continuously seek to improve.

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE DEPARTMENT:

  • Use of modern innovative active teaching methods besides conventional teaching with Quiz, Student Seminars, DOPS, Case based/ Problem based Learning, Small group discussions (Flipped classroom, Fish bowl, Jigsaw, Buzz group) for effective implantation of CBME curriculum laid down by NMC.
  • Department is well equipped with adequate learning resources with binocular and multihead teaching microscopes (penta and decahead) with projection, LCD demonstrations for lectures & practicals, slides for histopathology, cytopathology & hematology, charts and photographs for effective undergraduate teaching.
  • Provision of modern equipment and infrastructure with automated haematology and coagulation analyzers, and urine analyzers, and automation in histopathology.
  • Well-equipped museum with wet and dry specimens and dedicated section of PATH PANTRY – a unique feature of our department for undergraduate teaching.
Program Offered - MBBS
Faculties

Dr GANGA SHARANABASAVA PILLI

Designation: Professor HOD
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, MD
Registration Number:KMC 22675

Dr POORNIMA V KAMATAR

Designation:Professor
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 80719

Dr RANJANA S RANADE

Designation: Associate Professor
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D.
Registration Number:KMC 84745

Dr NAGARAJ BHAT

Designation: Associate Professor
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 87279

Dr PRIYANKA SANGAPPAMURGOD

Designation: Associate Professor
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D.
Registration Number:KMC 88354

Dr MADHU A B

Designation: Assistant Professor
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D.
Registration Number:KMC 92032

Dr PRAJNA K S

Designation: Assistant Professor
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 103775

Dr. Vidya Kuchanur

Designation: Assistant Professor
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 100434

Dr VIVEK V MANNAMMANAVAR

Designation: Assistant Professor and Blood Bank Officer
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 111015

Dr SHIVANI S RAO

Designation:Assistant Professor
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 129918

Dr SHAILASHRI RAHUL BANKAPUR

Designation: Senior Resident
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 101644

Dr Preeti K R

Designation: Senior Resident
Educational Qualification: MBBS, MD
Registration Number:KMC 130472

Dr Vijaylaxmi Sannellappanavar

Designation: Senior Resident
Educational Qualification: MBBS, MD
Registration Number:KMC 134115

Dr CHAITANYA CHIKMATH

Designation: TUTOR
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S
Registration Number:KMC 166174

Dr VAGEESH JAYAPPA KOLLAVAR

Designation: TUTOR
Educational Qualification: MBBS
Registration Number:KMC 175545

Dr Manu Doddamani

Designation: TUTOR
Educational Qualification: MBBS
Registration Number: KMC 185670

Dr Sudeep Hadimani

Designation: TUTOR
Educational Qualification: MBBS
Registration Number: KMC 185668

Dr Nagaraj S Laxmeshwar

Designation: TUTOR
Educational Qualification: MBBS
Registration Number: KMC 180636
Faculty Details
Facilities

Photo Gallery

Museum:

Practical Hall:

Haematology Lab:

Clinical Pathology Lab:

Histopathology Lab:

Publications

Publications:

  1. Sali AP, Epari S, Nagaraj TS, Sahay A, Chinnaswamy G, Shetty P, Moiyadi A, Gupta T. A typical Teratoid/Rhabdoid Tumor: Revisiting Histomorphology and Immunohistochemistry with Analysis of Cyclin D1 Overexpression and MYC Amplification. Int J Surg Pathol. 2021 Apr;29(2):155-164.
  2. Kulkarni VG, Sunilkumar KB, Nagaraj TS, Uddin Z, Ahmed I, Hwang K et al. Maternal and fetal vascular lesions of malperfusion in the placentas associated with fetal and neonatal death: results of a prospective observational study. Am J Obstet Gynecol. 2021 Dec;225(6):660.e1-660.e12.
  3. Bhat N, Adake P, Petimani MS, Preethishree P. Assessment of Perception of Teachers Towards Online Teaching and Learning During Covid-19 Pandemic. J Med Sci Health 2021; 7(3):32-38.
  4. Meghashree V, Prajna KS, Rao P, Ahmed Z, Pai M. Silent and violent sinistrous mediastinal masses: A Clinico-histomorphological study. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2022 Dec; 11(12): 20-55.
  5. Roshini Shekhar, Ganga S Pilli, Ramadevi V Wani, Mrityunjay C Metgud. Role of D- dimer and CA-125 in the Detection of Ovarian Malignancy. Indian Med Assoc 2023; 121(10): 28-31.
  6. Lakhani A, Wani RV, Pilli GS. Expression of PTEN Marker in Endometrial Hyperplasia without Atypia: One-year Observational Study. Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2023 Apr 19;15(1):1-4.
  7. Prajna KS, Nagaar R, Server F, Meghashree V, Shetti MG. A panoramic view of histomorphological spectrum of breast lesions with its histopathology correlation. International Journal of Scientific Research. 2023 May; 12(5): 25-2744.
  8. Patil M, Nagaraj TS, Kulkarni M. Impression Cytology in the Evaluation of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia- A Retrospective Cohort Study. National Journal of Laboratory Medicine. 2023 July; 12(3): 52-55.
  9. Kumar J, Kamatar PV, Athanikar V. Study of Clinico-Pathological Spectrum of Meningioma with WHO Grading. National Journal of Laboratory Medicine. 2023 Jul, Vol-12(3):23-27.
  10. Shalu Thomas, Blessy Mary Thomas, Prajna K.S. Correlation between scrape cytology, Histopathology and Expression of Estrogen, Progesterone Receptor in Carcinoma Breast. Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research.2023;14 (7):2082- 2092.
  11. Rekharani Kumbar, Priyanka Murgod, Mallikarjun Ballur, Doddabasappa Belavagi, S. Nandakumar, M. Nithya – Evaluation of dental eruption and secondary sexual characteristics in healthy girls within the 14–16years age group: A comprehensive study. Community Practitioner. Nov 2023; 20(11): 131-140.
  12. Rekharani Kumbar, S. Nandakumar, M. Nithya, Mallikarjun Ballur, Doddabasappa Belavagi, Priyanka Murgod – Exploring hand radiograph ossification patterns in adolescent females (14-16years) in Bagalkot city, Karnataka: A comprehensive study on skeletal development. Community practitioner. Nov 2023; 20(11): 141-151.
  13. Jaison Janice, Murgod Priyanka Kate Prachi, Zope Rajendra, Bhide Smita, Gupta Digant. Use of case-based learning as a teaching learning method in undergraduate pathology teaching-our experience. Student's Journal of Health Research Africa. Vol. 4 No. 12 (2023): December 2023.
  14. Gourav Singhi , Poornima V Kamatar, U S Dinesh . Fine-needle aspiration cytology in thyroid lesions: A diagnostic evaluation study. MRIMS J Health Sci 2024;12:62-6. 2321- 7006-2024
  15. Anuradha Patil, Ranjana S Ranade N.S. Kamkeri. Histomorphological study of ovarian tumors-A study from tertiary care centre in North Karnataka IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences (IOSR-JDMS) Volume 23, Issue 1 Ser.5 (January. 2024), PP 01-08 www.iosrjournals.org
  16. Ranjana S. Ranade,Netra Prakash Kori,Manjunath R,Nagaraj D,Atul Desai ,Clinicopathologic Spectrum of Diabetic and Non-Diabetic Renal Lesions in Patients with Diabetes Mellitus: An experience from tertiary care centre, Iranian Journal of Pathology 2345-3656-2024
  17. Malashree, Ranjana Shashidhar Ranade, Basavaraj Dundappa Yamakanamardi. Utility of Abdominal Fat Pad Aspiration in the Early Diagnosis of Systemic Amyloidosis: A Cross-Sectional Study. National Journal of Laboratory Medicine. 2024 Apr, Vol-13(2): PO35-PO38.
  18. Rajashekar V, Manjunath R, Nagaraj D, Desai A. Spectrum of glomerular diseases: A study from tertiary care center in North Karnataka. Iran J Pathol. 2024.
  19. Desai A, Rajashekar V, Manjunath R, Nagaraj D. Role of special stains in diagnosis of medical renal diseases in a tertiary care center in North Karnataka. Iran J Pathol. 2024.
  20. Atharva Ghangrekar, Mallikarjun Ballur, Priyanka Murgod, Rekharani Kumbar, Ruchira Chavan Estimation of Stature from Bigonial Breadth in Population of Western Maharashtra; Journal of Forensic Medicine Science and Law; Volume-32, Issue-2, Page No-09-13; 2277-8853-2024
  21. Ghangrekar A, Ballur M, Murgod P, Kumbar R, Chavan R. Estimation of stature from bigonial breadth in population of Western Maharashtra. J Forensic Med Sci Law. 2024.
  22. Jaison J, Zope R, Murgod P, Kate P, Wankhade S, Bhide S. Appendiceal mucinous neoplasms–LAMN and HAMN: A case series and review of literature. Int J Pharm Clin Res. 2024.
  23. Murgod PS, Jaison J, Dhande S, Bhide S. Papillary Thyroid Carcinoma within a Thyroglossal Cyst: A Rare Case Report with Review of Literature. Indian J Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2024 Feb;76(1):1101-1105.
  24. Dr. Prajna K S, Dr. Meghashree V, Dr. Kirthi Jayadhar, Dr. Amrita Dhakal Sharma* Diagnostic Efficacy of Sydney System of Classification of Lymph Node cytology with its Histopathological Correlation in the Diagnosis of Lymph Node Malignancy and Assessement of Risk of Malignancy. Journal of Chemical Health Risks www.jchr.orgJCHR(2024)14(3).
  25. Dr. Amrita Dhakal Sharma, Dr. Prajna K Shetty, Dr. Shalu Thomas Role of cytology in screening of cervical lesions along with its histopathological correlation: A study in two- tier city. Educational Administration: Theory and Practice. 30(5), 9537-9542 2148-2403- 2024
  26. Mannammanavar VV, Rukmini S, Kanchana UT, Reddy P, Chavan S, Takalkar AA. Alarm! Coronary atherosclerosis in non-cardiac deaths – An autopsy study. J Cardiovasc Dis Res. 2024.
  27. Dr. Vivek. V. Mannammanavar,Dr. Rukmini S,Dr. Kanchana U T; Coronary atherosclerosis in non-cardiac deaths an-autopsy study Journal of Cardiovascular Disease Research 0975-3583-2024
  28. Dangare H, Janice J, Murgod PS. RDW-SD - A more sensitive marker of anisocytosis than RDW-CV in patients with macrocytosis. J Pathol Nepal. 2025.