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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.

Dr GANGA SHARANABASAVA PILLI
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, MD
Registration Number:KMC 22675

Dr POORNIMA V KAMATAR
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 80719

Dr RANJANA S RANADE
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D.
Registration Number:KMC 84745

Dr NAGARAJ BHAT
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 87279

Dr PRIYANKA SANGAPPAMURGOD
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D.
Registration Number:KMC 88354

Dr MADHU A B
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D.
Registration Number:KMC 92032

Dr PRAJNA K S
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 103775

Dr. Vidya Kuchanur
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 100434

Dr VIVEK V MANNAMMANAVAR
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 111015

Dr SHIVANI S RAO
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 129918

Dr SHAILASHRI RAHUL BANKAPUR
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S, M.D
Registration Number:KMC 101644

Dr MAYA M PAUSKAR
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S
Registration Number:KMC 165967

Dr CHAITANYA CHIKMATH
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S
Registration Number:KMC 166174

Dr SHASHANK G KORI
Educational Qualification: M.B.B.S
Registration Number:KMC 172699

Dr VAGEESH JAYAPPA KOLLAVAR
Educational Qualification: MBBS
Registration Number:KMC 175545

Dr VINAYAK TOLI
Educational Qualification: MBBS
Registration Number:KMC 176085

Dr MANISHKUMAR
Educational Qualification: MBBS
Registration Number:KMC 175553

Dr PRIYANKA NAIK
Educational Qualification: MBBS
Registration Number:KMC 175551

Dr TIPPANNA B BYAKOD
Educational Qualification: MBBS
Registration Number: KMC 180427

Dr PANKAJ DABGAR
Educational Qualification: MBBS
Registration Number: KMC 179674