Department of Pathology

  • Department
  • HOD Profile
  • Faculty Members
  • Publications
  • Activities

Vision & Mission

Vision

To achieve excellence in pathology through integrated diagnostics and education, ensuring that high-quality healthcare is accessible to all communities and contributes to the overall well-being of the population we serve.

Mission

  • Clinical Excellence: To provide physicians and patients with accurate, evidence-based, and timely diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic information to guide optimal patient management.
  • Educational Leadership: To provide comprehensive and high-caliber medical education to MBBS and MD Pathology students, fostering a deep understanding of disease mechanisms and nurturing the next generation of proficient medical professionals.
  • Quality Assurance: To rigorously establish, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System (QMS), ensuring that all laboratory operations meet stringent standards of accuracy, reliability, and safety.

I. Departmental Overview and Scope of Services

The Department of Pathology functions as a core clinical service department, providing comprehensive diagnostic support integrated within the hospital complex. The department’s clinical and laboratory operations encompass several specialized divisions, including:

  • Histopathology 
  • Cytopathology
  • Haematology & Clinical Pathology 
  • Blood Centre and Transfusion Medicine

Operating within the hospital building, these units provide continuous diagnostic oversight and essential laboratory services to support patient care and clinical excellence.

II. Diagnostic Capabilities and Infrastructure

The Central Laboratory maintains a high standard of diagnostic precision through specialized sections equipped with state-of-the-art technology:

  • Hematology and Clinical Pathology: Fully integrated with advanced diagnostic technology, including Automated Blood Cell Counters, Coagulometers, and Automated Urine Strip Readers to ensure rapid and accurate results.
  • Cytology: The laboratory utilizes high-precision Liquid-Based Cytology (Eziprep) systems, significantly enhancing the sensitivity and reliability of cytological evaluations.
  • Histopathology: Our comprehensive histopathology suite is equipped for high-volume, high-precision processing. Key instrumentation includes:
    • Automated Tissue Processors and Automated Slide Stainers.
    • Cryostat for intraoperative frozen section analysis.
    • Tissue Embedding Stations.
    • A dedicated facility for specialized Immunohistochemistry (IHC) testing.

III. Blood Centre and Transfusion Medicine

The Blood Centre operates as a critical, 24/7 service unit, staffed by a dedicated team of skilled technicians to ensure the highest standards of transfusion safety:

  • Component Separation: Ensures optimal utilization of donor blood through advanced separation techniques, providing tailored support (Packed Red Cells, Fresh Frozen Plasma, and Platelets).
  • Advanced Immunohematology: Equipped with Gel Card Technology for standardized Blood Grouping, Cross-matching, and Direct/Indirect Coombs Testing.
  • Rigorous Screening: Patient safety is prioritized through the ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay) technique for the mandatory screening of all donor units.

IV. Academic Infrastructure and Learning Resources

The department provides a robust academic environment designed to support Undergraduate (MBBS) and Postgraduate (MD Pathology) education:

  • Instructional Facilities: Two dedicated demonstration rooms are equipped with modern audiovisual aids, including slide projectors, OHP, and Nikon Trinocular microscopes with integrated camera systems for digital imaging.
  • Advanced Microscopy: For interactive learning, the lab features a Pentahead Teaching Microscope, allowing for simultaneous multi-user viewing and real-time faculty-student discussion.
  • Pathology Museum: Houses approximately 350 clinical specimens, each meticulously catalogued with detailed descriptive data for morphological study.
  • Departmental Library: A curated collection of over 200 essential textbooks and reference materials is maintained for student use.

V. Faculty, Pedagogy, and Research

  • Regulatory Compliance: The department is staffed in strict accordance with National Medical Commission (NMC) norms, ensuring an optimal student-teacher ratio for personalized mentorship.
  • Diverse Pedagogy: Beyond traditional lectures, the curriculum integrates Problem-Based Learning (PBL), Small Group Teaching, and E-Learning initiatives.
  • Academic Monitoring: We maintain a proactive approach to student progression through regular Parent-Teacher Meetings and structured feedback mechanisms.
  • Research Excellence: Students are actively encouraged to engage in scholarly activities, including national conferences and paper presentations. The department’s research commitment is highlighted by over eight sanctioned ICMR projects to date.

Faculty List

Sl No Name Designation
 1

Dr. Muthuvel. E

Professor & HOD
 2

Dr. Femela. M

Professor
 3

Dr. Ravishankar Pillai

Associate Professor
 4

Dr. Sheeja. J

Associate Professor
 5

Dr. Abinaya. L

Assistant Professor
 6

Dr. Sumithasree. R

Assistant Professor
 7

Dr. Sivaranjani. A

Assistant Professor
 8

Dr. Veena. B

Assistant Professor
 9

Dr. Viknesh Prabhu M

Assistant Professor
 10

Dr. Monica Preethi. R

Assistant Professor
 11

Dr. Saranya. E

Assistant Professor
 12

Dr. Hannah Eunice. S

Senior Resident
 13

Dr. Sathakathulla Almas Zareen

Senior Resident
 14

Dr. Keerthika. K

Senior Resident
 15

Dr. Jacklin Sheeba. R

Senior Resident
 16

Dr. Sivaranjani. A

Senior Resident

HOD Profile

Qualification

  • MBBS: Raja Muthaiah Medical College (2002)
  • M.D. in Pathology: Madras Medical College (2006).

Experience

  • 20 Years

Areas of Interest / Specialization

  • Core Competency: Comprehensive diagnostic pathology and academic instruction.

Field of Expertise

  • Specialization: Histopathology and Nephropathology.

Publications (in numbers)

  • 21

Awards / Achievements

  • Conferences: Served as a Speaker in Pathology Post-Graduate (PG) conferences and as a Panellist in professional discussions.
  • Examination: Holds extensive experience as an Examiner for both Undergraduate (UG) and Post-Graduate (PG) pathology students.

Dr. E. Muthuvel, M.B.B.S., M.D.,
Professor & HOD of Pathology.,

Tagore Medical College & Hospital.

Faculty Members

Professor & HOD
Dr. E. Muthuvel
M.D.,
Professor
Dr. M. Femela
M.D.,
Dr. R. Padmavathi
M.D.,
Associate Professor
Dr. Pillai Ravishankar
MD.,
Dr. J. Sheeja
M.D.,
Dr. A. Chandana
MD.,
Assistant Professor
Dr. R. Sumithasree
MD.,
Dr. L. Abinaya
MD., DNB.,
Dr. B. Veena
MD.,
Dr. A. Sivaranjani
M.D.,
Dr. M. Viknesh Prabhu
M.D.,
Dr. R. Monica Preethi
MD.,
Dr. E. Saranya
M.D.,
Senior Resident
Dr. Hannah Eunice Selvaraj
M.D.,
Dr. K. Keerthika
M.D.,
Dr. Sathakathulla Almas Zareen
M.D.,
Dr. R. Jacklin Sheba
M.D.,
Dr. A. Sivaranjani
M.D.,
Post Graduate
Dr. Akshaya Kumari
MBBS.,
Dr. M. Nivedha
MBBS.,
Dr. Ponisha Lloyd
MBBS.,
Dr. M. Indhuja
MBBS.,
Dr. S. Gunaseelan
MBBS.,
Dr. S. Abhijitha
MBBS.,
Dr. M. Yokashivanji
MBBS.,
Dr. T. Ezhil
MBBS.,
Dr. A. Aaleena Christy
MBBS.,
Dr. Ilanthamilan
MBBS.,
Dr. R. Indumathi
MBBS.,
Dr. Amarnath S
MBBS.,
Dr. Haritha Shree K
MBBS.,
Dr. Kanimozhi R
MBBS.,
Dr. Shribalaji
MBBS.,
Dr. Veeranan Yoga Pandian
MBBS.,

List of Publications

S.No Title of Publication Indexed (Yes/No) National / International

2025

1

Dr. J. Sheeja1 , Dr. Ayeesha Sithika Thajudeen2 , Dr. Abinaya L3 ,et al.Turk’s Fluid as a Cytological Eraser: Enhancing Diagnostic Clarity in Haemorrhagic Aspirates – An Analytical Study from a Tertiary Care Centre JCHR (2025) 15(4), 1080-1085 | ISSN:2251-6727

Yes

National

2

Sheeja.J,Jesu Magdalene.S,To study the use of neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio as an early marker of sepsis in neonates in tertiary care hospital,ASIAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND CLINICAL RESERCH,18(10),198-202.2025

Yes

International

3

Sheeja, J Abinaya L., Veena B, et al. “Study of Neonatal Thrombocytopenia in a Tertiary Care Hospital.” Journal of Contemporary Clinical Practice, vol. 11, no. 4, 2025, pp. 632–636.

Yes

National

2024

1.

Dr. Viknesh Prabhu M, Dr. Ravi Shankar  Pillai, ―The burden of intestinal  metaplasia in chronic gastritis - A case study‖, IJMACR- June - 2024, Volume – 7, Issue - 3, P. No. 79 – 84.

Yes

International

2

Savetha, P.; Premalatha, E.; Sharavanan, T.K.V.; Sangeetha, B.S.; Kannan, I. Molecular Docking Study on Phytochemicals of Alpinia galanga and Their Derivatives as Inhibitors of β-Ketoacyl Reductase (MabA) of Mycobacterium Tuberculosis: An In-silico Study. J. Clin. Diagn. Res. 2024,

Yes

National

2023

1.

Vishnusri R, Luck C P, Sangeetha B S, Kuruvilla S. Synchronous presentation of borderline phyllodes tumour and tubular adenoma in a background of fibrocystic disease - A case report. Indian J Pathol Oncol 2023; 10(3):294-296.

Yes

National

2.

Tubular adenoma of the right breast. International journal of Anatomy, Radiology and   surgery. 2023Jan, Vol-12(1): SC04-SC06

Yes

International

3.

Jamunarani Srirangaramasamy1 , Luck Chinnadurai Peermohamed2 , Sangeetha Belukurichi Sadasivam. Ovarian Actinomycosis: A Great Masquerader Mimicking Papillary Serous Tumor of Ovary. Journal of South Asian Federation of Obstetrics and Gynaecology,  (2023): 10.5005/jp-journals-10006-2326

Yes

International

4.

K. Keerthika, C.P. Luck, Sarah Kuruvilla, B.S. Sangeetha, J. Sheeja. Amoebic Splenic Abscess A Rare Case Report . J. Adv. Zool. 2023 Nov. 25 ;44(2):348-52.

Yes

National

5.

K. Keerthika, C.P. Luck, Dr. Sarah Kuruvilla, J. Sheeja, Sumithasree. A Captivating Case of Amoebiasis Cutis with Nodular Fasciitis. J. Adv. Zool. 2023 Nov. 25 ;44(2):337-40.

Yes

National

6.

R. Vishnusri, C. P. Luck, Sarah Kuruvilla, B. S. Sangeetha, J. Sheeja. Pemphigus Vegetans -Masquerading as malignancy of lip A Case Report. J. Adv. Zool. 2023 Nov. 25;44(3):1470-2.

Yes

National

7.

S. Almas Zareen, C.P. Luck, Sarah Kuruvilla, B.S. Sangeetha, J. Sheeja. Angiomyxolipoma A Rare Variant of Lipoma A Case Report. J. Adv. Zool. 2023 Nov. 25 ;44(2):344-7.

Yes

National

8.

M. Ambica, C. P. Luck, Sarah Kuruvilla, Ravishankar, & J. Sheeja. (2023). Rosai Dorfman Disease - A Rare Presentation of Cervical Lymphadenopathy - A Case Report .

Yes

National

9.

Praveen Chakaravarthy Rajendran, C.P. Luck, Sarah Kuruvilla, Ravishankar, J. Sheeja. Castleman Disease with Endocrine Dysfunction. J. Adv. Zool. 2023 Nov. 25;44(3):1485-7.

Yes

National

10.

C.P. Luck M.D, Sheeja M.D, Sarah kuruvilla, Subisha.B. Renal Tuberculosis Masquerading as Renal Cystic Disease A Case Report. J. Adv. Zool.  2023 Nov. 25;44(3):1462-5.

Yes

National

11.

Sivaranjani A, C.P. Luck, Sarah Kuruvilla. Episiotomy Scar Endometriosis a Rare Case Report. J. Adv. Zool. 2023 Nov. 25;44(3):1466-7.

Yes

National

12.

Veena B, C.P. Luck, Sarah Kuruvilla. A Rare Case of Cat Scratch Disease Presenting with Splenic Abscess-A Case Report. J. Adv. Zool. 2023 Nov. 25 ;44(2):341-3.

Yes

National

13.

Sangeetha, Belukurichi & Haridass, Rajesh & Srirangaramasamy, Jamunarani & Luck, Chinnadurai & Ramamoorthi, Sumithasree. (2023). Prevalence of hematuria and proteinuria in asymptomatic pediatric age group in suburban Chennai. Asian Journal of Medical Sciences. 14. 211-215. 10.3126/ajms.v14i12.57836.

Yes

International

2022

1.

Sangeetha, N., Sheeja, J., & Bai, S. (2022). Study of expression of cyclin D1 in endometrial lesions. International Journal of Health Sciences, 6(S4), 9437–9448.

Yes

International

2.

Sheeja Jabamalai.N.Sangeetha, Saranya Bai. Correlation of FNAC with Histopathological Findings in the Diagnosis of Thyroid Swellings. Science Rise: Medical Sciences,4(49)16-21,2022

Yes

National

3.

Karattupalayam Sampath Mouleeswaran1 , B.S.Sangeetha2* Morphological pattern of anaemia in adults-A retrospective study. International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 2022;5(3):701-703 e-ISSN: 2590-3241, p-ISSN: 2590-325X International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 2022; 5(3):701-703

Yes

International

4.

Karattupalayam Sampath Mouleeswaran1 , B.S.Sangeetha2* A prospective study of histopathological spectrum of benign breast lesions in a tertiary hospital International Journal of Health and Clinical Research, 2022; 5(3):709-710

Yes

International

2020

1.

Tirukkovalluri SS, Luck CP, Makesh RLS, Akhshaya PT, Radhakrishnan A, Karthick RC, Arumugam B, Gunasekaran N, Patwardhan SR. Workplace based Potentially Malignant Oral Lesions Screening among Tobacco Consuming Migrant Construction Site Workers in Chennai, South India: A Pilot Study. J Family Med Prim Care. 2020 Sep 30;9(9):5004-5009.

Yes

National

2.

MNK Dhanalakshmi,N.Sangeetha,J.Sheeja. Bone Marrow Aspiration for a Period of 2 Years. Indian Journal Of Pathology: Research and Practice. May-Aug 2020,Vol9, Issue2 9-15

Yes

National

2019

1.

BS Sangeetha, S Revathy, Prakash Geetha, D Manimaran, H Rajesh; Evaluation of Expression of HER2/neu in Intestinal and Diffuse Type Gastric Carcinomas by Immunohistochemistry. Journal of clinical and diagnostic research. 2019 ; 13 (7)

Yes

National

2.

Rajesh H, Sangeetha B S, Indhu S, Manimaran, Nishanth M, Evaluation of hematological profile in pulmonary tuberculosis. Indian J Pathol Oncol 2020;7(1):39-42

Yes

National

3.

J Sheeja, N Sangeetha, V Aruna Padmavathi ct at. Synovial Biopsy in join diseases: A Morphological study, Indian J Pathol Res Pract.2019;8(6):715-724

Yes

National

4.

Akshaya Ponsuba T, Manimaran D, Desigamani K, Sangeetha B S, Rajesh H, Sheeja J. Red cell distribution width and its relationship with microalbuminuria among patients with essential hypertension.  Annals of Pathology and laboratory medicine 2019; 6(4): 267-270

Yes

National 

2017

1.

Srirangaramasamy J, Luck CP, Balamurugan M, Selvaraju KS, Mayakrishnan R. A Study on The Knowledge, Attitude, and Practices Regarding Voluntary Nonremunerated Donation of Blood Among Secondary School Teachers in Tamilnadu. Journal of Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences-JEMDS. 2017 Feb 2;6(10):786-9.

Yes

National

2.

C.P.Luck, Jamunarani Srirangaramasamy, Madasamy Balamurugan, Balaji Arumugam, Aruna    Padmavathy, Revathy. Evaluation of diagnostic accuracy of FNAC and correlation with   histopathology in thyroid lesions. Trop J Path Micro 2017;3(2):96-101.

Yes

National

3.

Luck CP, Srirangaramasamy J, Jeyakumari D, Balamurugan M. Seroprevalence of Hepatitis E IgG antibodies among Voluntary Blood Donors in a tertiary hospital. Annals of Pathology and 

Laboratory Medicine. 2017 Sep;4(5):A599-603

Yes

National

4.

Dr.Revathy S, Dr.Vaishali D Kotasthane, Dr.Dhananjay S Kotasthane,Dr.Shanmugasamy K.

Diagnostic Utility Of Histopathological Patterns Of Endometrium In Abnormal Uterine 

Bleeding And Its Correlation With Age -A Two Years Study At A Rural Tertiary Care Hospital  In South India. Int J Pharm Bio Sci 2017 Jan ; 8(1): (B) 627-32

Yes

National 

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