Consultant Pathologist & Chief of Lab at Dr. Lal PathLabs Ltd. (2026-06 – Present)
One of India's largest and leading diagnostic laboratory services
- Validation of hematology, biochemistry, immunology, and microbiology reports with emphasis on quality and accuracy
- Examination and interpretation of peripheral blood smears, fluid and urine samples with clinicopathological correlation
- Ensure compliance with quality standards, IQC/EQAS, and laboratory SOPs
- Supervision of laboratory operations, technical staff, and workflow management
- Management of laboratory inventory, reagent stock, and biomedical waste compliance
- Collaboration with clinicians, laboratory teams, and sales personnel to support diagnostic services and improve patient care
- Led pathology services: peripheral smear reviews, reticulocyte staining, stem cell viability, apheresis, bone marrow aspirates, and HPLC reporting
- Oversee departmental operations: Reagent procurement, outsourcing of samples to different labs, new equipment installations, and blood irradiation processes
- Manage and train lab technicians, perform quality checks, and address technical issues
- Supervise blood storage and issuance of blood to patients, and monitor transfusion-related adverse reactions
- Proficient in HMIS and LMIS for lab workflow and data management
Consultant Pathologist & Section In-Charge: Pathology and Blood Storage Unit at CTC / PHO / BMT Centre, Mumbai (2024-11 – 2025-10)
- Led pathology services: peripheral smear reviews, reticulocyte staining, stem cell viability, apheresis, bone marrow aspirates, and HPLC reporting
- Oversee departmental operations: Reagent procurement, outsourcing of samples to different labs, new equipment installations, and blood irradiation processes
- Manage and train lab technicians, perform quality checks, and address technical issues
- Supervise blood storage and issuance of blood to patients, and monitor transfusion-related adverse reactions
- Proficient in HMIS and LMIS for lab workflow and data management
- As Section In-Charge, oversaw preparation, documentation, and successful completion of FDA inspection activities
- Successfully obtained CSR funding approval for an automated hematology analyzer worth ₹25 lakh, enhancing the laboratory's diagnostic capabilities
- Well-versed in laboratory administration, including reagent procurement, inventory management, vendor coordination, and quality compliance
Senior Resident – Department of Pathology at Topiwala National Medical College & B.Y.L Nair Hospital, Mumbai (2023-10 – 2024-10)
- Experience in surgical histopathology, hematopathology and cytopathology
- Experience in Blood bank and independent conduct of multiple blood donation camps
- Performed medico-legal autopsies
- Presented at senior surgical meetings, journal clubs, and multidisciplinary case discussions
- Involved in academic teaching of Residents, 2nd year MBBS students and DMLT students, which included both theoritical and practical demonstrations
- Conducting exams for MBBS, Dentistry and DMLT students
Junior Resident – Department of Pathology at Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2020-07 – 2023-07)
- Extensive exposure to histopathology, hematopathology, cytopathology, and medico-legal autopsies
- Poster presenter at MAPCON 2022, Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra
- Participated in journal clubs, clinico-pathological meetings, and case presentations
- Ranked 10th in Maharashtra MD Pathology exam (MUHS, Summer 2023); Batch topper of KEM (2023)
- Thesis: Audit of First 1000 COVID-19 Deaths at a Tertiary Care Center
- Poster Presentation at MAPCON (2022): Farber's Lipogranulomatosis - A Rare Lysosomal Storage Disorder
COVID Duty Doctor at KEM Hospital, Seven Hills Hospital & NESCO Centre (2020-06 – 2021-12)
- Managed COVID wards and ICUs during the pandemic, providing critical care and triage services
Internship at Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2018-02 – 2019-02)
