Kottayam Government Medical College

Department of Pathology Estd in.1963

Dept. Head 

:

Dr.Usha Poothiode

Phone No.  

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0481- 2597234

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Faculty & Staff of Pathology Department.

NO

Name

Designation

Phone No

1

Dr.USHA POOTHIODE

Professor & HOD

0481-2598193,9447025981

2

Dr.KRISHNA G

Professor

9846423658

3

Dr.G.RAJAN

Associate Professor

9447229717

4

Dr.JAYALEKSHMI P.S

Associate Professor

9447615294

5

Dr.LETHA V

Associate Professor

9495686929

6

Dr.LILLYKKUTTY POTHAN

Assistant Professor

9495445731

7

Dr.P.V.PRIYA

Assistant Professor

9633145950

8

Dr.SHEELA VARGHESE

Senior Lecturer

9447060354

9

Dr.SHEEJA.S

Senior Lecturer

9446574733

10

Dr.CICY.PJ

Senior Lecturer

9493993086

11

Dr.LEKSHMI DEVI.P.

Senior Lecturer

4822200505

12

Dr.SUBITHA.K

Senior Lecturer

9447662452

13

Dr.ANN SUSAN ROBERT

Senior Resident

9446029176

14

Dr.SIJI MATHEW

Senior Resident

9447288800

15

Dr.TESSY.P.J

Senior Resident

9037325790

16

Dr.SREECHITHRA KARTHA

Junior Resident

9495924977

17

Dr.ASWATHY KRISHNAN

Junior Resident

9496165242

18

Dr.KALARANJINI.K.V

Junior Resident

9846247504

19

Dr.BRUNDHA.M.P

Junior Resident

9744241670

20

Dr.SINI DAS.M

Junior Resident

9746398874

21

Dr.DHANYA VASUDEVAN

Junior Resident

9895345466

22

Dr.JUDITH AMUTHA SHINEY.J

Junior Resident

9048026618

23

Dr.VENKATESWARALU.M.

Junior Resident

9809065259

24

Dr.ANUPAMA RAJ.K.

Junior Resident

9387908143

25

Dr.SEEMA SIVASANKER

Junior Resident

9745812844

26

Dr.MEETA THOMAS

Junior Resident

9846564730

27

Smt. SUJA MATHEW.P.

Tutor Technician

9446855497

28

Smt.SUSAN CHACKO

Curator

9495665326

29

Smt.KALAKUMARI

Lab Assistant

9846247309

30

Sri.K.N.MANOHARAN

Confidential Assistant

9497091034

31

Smt.BEENAKUMARI.D

Typist

9495665334

32

Smt.ASHALETHA

Lab Technician

9447972006

33

Smt.LETHAKUMARI

Lab Technician

9995746462

34

Smt.AJITHAMONY.R

Lab Technician

9446022296

35

Smt.SUJA.K.P

Lab Technician

9446013449

36

Smt.PREETHI.C.C

Lab Technician

9746010687

37

Smt.BILKHEEZ BEEGUM

Lab Technician

9744634833

38

Smt.SHIJA.M.M.

Lab Technician

9946651378

39

Sri.AKHINKUMAR.T.K

Junior Lab Assistant

9961433471

40

Sri.THOMAS AUGUSTINE

Junior Lab Assistant

9495109490

41

Sri.SANALKUMAR.V.

Junior Lab Assistant

9995267384

42

Smt.MOLLY THOMAS

Full Time Sweeper

2770768

43

Smt.ANNAMMA CHACKO

Full Time Sweeper

9496158629

44

Smt.USHAKUMARY.P.C.

Full Time Sweeper

9847741355

45

Smt.SOBHANAKUMARI

Full Time Sweeper

9747963690

46

Smt.KUNJUMONY.P.

Part Time Sweeper

9846417052

Brief History

THE DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY, MEDICAL COLLEGE, KOTTAYAM came into existence in 1963. PROFESSOR DR.R.SARASWATHY AMMAL took charge as Head of the Department on 25-1-1963 and she was assisted in her activities by Dr.CKS HAMEED, DR.K.K.RAGHAVA WARRIER and DR.NIRMALA DEVI.

Dr.Saraswathy Bhargavi left the Department on 2-5-64AN and Dr.M.BALARAMAN NAIR joined as Professor on 27-6-64. He was "The Sculptor" of the Department of Pathology. This Department took its shape and attained the backbone under his leadership. He was simultaneously the Professor of Forensic Medicine and thereby promoting Forensic Pathology. 

On 29-1-1973 he went on deputation to United Kingdom and Dr.NIRMALA DEVI succeeded him on 30-1-1973 and was subsequently transferred to Aleppey on 3-11-1973. Dr.V.SUMANGALA AMMA took charge on 26-11-1973 as HOD and worked till 28-8-75. Dr.LEELAMMA JOSE took over as HOD on 2-9-75 till 
18-11-75. Thereafter Dr.MALINI THOMAS ran the Department for 2 yrs. followed by Dr.LEELAMMA JOSE (25-7-77 TO 24-6-78). Dr.K.R.HARILAL joined as PROFESSOR ON 26-6-1978.

POST GRADUATE COURSE was started in the Department in 1984.

Dr.SARA VARGHESE took over as THE DIRECTOR & PROFESSOR from 
5-6-87 till 1-7-88 and was followed by Dr.K.R.HARILAL. He was succeeded by Dr.Vijayalekshmi .A (1-6-89). Dr.GRACY GEORGE took over in 18-6-90 to 8-10-91. In July 1994, the most unfortunate thing happened to the Department , a fire in the Department and much damage was done. Dr.R.JAYALEKSHMI (HOD) came over in November 1994 and during this month the Department was shifted from the serene premises to the "C" Block. Dr.S.VALSALADEVI was the HOD from 7-10-96 followed by Dr.PRASANNA till 6-2-2000. Dr.AGNESAMMA JACOB ran the Department from 30-5-2000 to 1-5-2001 followed by Dr.SUNDARESHAN (1-5-2001). 

Dr. RAMADEVI took over in 23-5-2001 and was followed by Dr.T.R.SAROJINI (25-8-2003).Following her retirement Dr.USHA POOTHIODE took over (1-5-2004), The Department was transferred to the present "GEORGE PODIPARA BLOCK" during MAY- 2004 and PROFESSOR Dr.JOY AUGUSTINE took over his charge in 1-10-2004 . He was succeeded by the present HOD DR USHA POOTHIODE on 21-6-2007.

Facilities Available

I.    Facilities

There are mainly 3 divisions under Pathology Department namely Histopathology, Haematology & Clinical Pathology and Cytology.

In Haematology & Clinical Pathology Lab following investigations are carried out:-

1

CBC - (Hb, TC, DC, Platelet, Blood indices, RDW) - Computerised report is given using Fully Automated Cell counters .

2

Peripheral Smear & Bone Marrow Examination including Cytochemical stains.

3

Reticulocyte Count.

4

Absolute Eosinophil Count.

5

Osmotic Fragility Test.

6

Sickling Test

7

Bleeding Time

8

Clotting Time

9

Urine – RUE, Acetone, Bile salt, Urobilinogen, Bence Jone Protein.

10

Motion – Routine examination including Ova & Parasites.

Clinical Pathology Lab is working 24 hrs.

In Cytology Section - FNAC is carried out from 11 AM to 1PM.
Fluid Cytology, Sputum Cytology & Papsmear & Barr body Examination are also done.

Courses conducted : 

Department is conducting Theory and Practical Classes for MBBS, BDS, BSc Nursing, CRA, DMLT. Students admitted per year is as follows:-

BDS :

35 – 40 Students

MBBS :

150 Students

CRA :

14

B.Sc. Nursing :

60

MLT :

15

Academic Activities:- 

All the staff are actively involved in undergraduate & postgraduate teaching including integrated teaching for undergraduate students.

Everyday there is academic sessions for postgraduates from 9AM – 9.45AM. Slide Seminars, Topic Discussions, CPCs, & Journal Club are also conducted.

Papers Presented:- 

Staff and PGs participate in various CMEs – State and International level and present Scientific Papers.

Papers Presented in state & National Conferences

1  Leydig Cell Tumor – A Case Report
2 A case of  Progressive Anaemia
3 Cranial Nerve Schwannoma
4 A case of Bone Pain
5 Lymphnode Metastasis from Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma
6 Granulocytic Sarcoma – A case report
7 A case of Steroid Cell Tumor
8 A case of Pleural Effusion in a 5 yr old male
9 Small Round Cell Tumor – An unusual Case
10 Adrenocortical Carcinoma – A case report
11 Medullary Carcinoma Thyroid 
12 Ewing Sarcoma
13 Candida in Bone Marrow of immunosuppressed

CME' s conducted by the department

Workshop on updating Clinical Laboratory Methods

CME on Gynaecologic Pathology - Update.
CME on Pediatric Pathology.
Workshop on Urinary Sediments.
Update on Gastrointestinal pathology.
Basic Concepts in Pathology - .
4th National CME in Pathology 
CME Programme on Lukemias.
CME on Pathology of Bone Tumors.
CME Update on Clinical Pathology.
CME on Haematology update.
Update on Pulmonary Pathology.

 

ON GOING RESEARCHES IN THE DEPARTMENT

Name  

Thesis

Guide

Co-Guide

Dr.SREECHITHRA KARTHA 

Placental Pathology in PIH 

Dr.Usha Poothiode 

Dr.Jayalekshmi

Dr.ASWATHI KRISHNAN  

Role of FNAC in the Diagnosis of Ovarian Tumors .

Dr.Prasad. P.H

Dr.Sheeja.S.

Dr.KALARANJINI 

Clinico pathological correlation of Multiple Myeloma 

Dr.Sankar 

Dr.Priya.P.V.

Dr.BRUNDHA. M.P. 

Role of Nerve Biopsy & Skin 

Dr.Lillykutty Pothen Dr.Seena, 

Senior Lecturer , Dept. of Dermatology

Dr. SINI DAS. M. 

Hematological Profiles in Leptospirosis 

Dr.Usha Poothiode 

Dr.Radha, Dept. of Medicine

Dr.DHANYA VASUDEVAN 

Effects of Pre operative Therapy in Mastectomy Specimen of Carcinoma Breast 

Dr.Jayalekshmi.P.S. 

Dr.Priya.P.V.

Dr.JUDITH AMUTHA SHINEY.J. 

Validity of FNAC in Diagnosis of Prostate Lesions and its correlation with Tru-Cut Biopsy  

Dr.Krishna Balachandran Nair

Dr.Mohan.P.Sam, Professor & HOD of Urology

Dr.VENKATETSWARALU.M. 

Validity of Squash Technique in Diagnosis of CNS Tumors correlation with Histopathology  

Dr.Krishna Balachandran Nair

Dr.K.Mahadevan, Professor of Neurosurgery

Dr.MEETA THOMAS 

Histomorphological study of Soft Tissue Tumors 

Dr.Jayalekshmi.P.S. 

Dr.Jacob.P. Thomas, Professor & HOD of General Surgery

Dr.SEEMA SIVASANKARAN 

Histopathological Study of Clinical cases of GERD 

Dr.Usha Poothiode

Dr.Jayalekshmi.P.S

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