Dr. Saurabh Gujarathi

Dr Saurabh Gujarathi is a pathologist and Head of Laboratory Medicine in Pune with 17 years of clinical practice in diagnostic pathology. As the person responsible for ensuring accurate, timely laboratory results at Manipal Hospitals, he plays a critical role in patient care that most people never see directly.

When your doctor orders a blood test, a biopsy, or a specialised lab investigation, the pathologist is the one who analyses it and provides the diagnosis or result that guides your treatment. Dr Gujarathi leads the laboratory team with a focus on precision, quality, and rapid turnaround. He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Gujarathi's practice spans the full range of diagnostic pathology, from routine blood tests to complex tissue diagnosis and molecular investigations.

Histopathology in Pune

Microscopic examination of tissue samples to determine diagnosis:

• Biopsy Interpretation (All Organs)
• Cancer Diagnosis and Typing
• Tumour Grading and Staging
• Surgical Margin Assessment
• Frozen Section (Intraoperative Diagnosis)
• Immunohistochemistry (IHC)
• Skin Biopsy Interpretation
• GI and Liver Biopsy Reporting

Haematology and Bone Marrow Pathology

Blood and bone marrow analysis:

• Complete Blood Count Analysis
• Peripheral Blood Smear Interpretation
• Bone Marrow Aspiration Cytology
• Pancytopenia Evaluation
• Leukaemia and Lymphoma Diagnosis
• Anaemia Workup
• Coagulation Disorder Assessment
• Haemoglobin Electrophoresis and HPLC

Cytopathology

Cell-level diagnosis from fluids and aspirates:

• Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
• FNAC of Intra-Abdominal Lesions
• Pap Smear Interpretation
• Body Fluid Cytology
• Thyroid FNAC Reporting

Clinical Pathology

Routine and specialised laboratory testing:

• Biochemistry Analysis
• Immunology and Serology
• Urinalysis
• Diabetes Monitoring (HbA1c)
• Liver and Kidney Function Tests
• Infection Markers

Molecular Diagnostics

Advanced molecular laboratory techniques:

• Electrophoresis
• HPLC (High Performance Liquid Chromatography)
• DNA Extraction Techniques
• Protein Chromatography
• Molecular Pathology Applications

Laboratory Quality and Standards

Ensuring the accuracy and reliability of every test result:

• NABL Standards Implementation
• Laboratory Quality Assurance
• Turnaround Time Optimisation
• Clinician Coordination for Result Interpretation
• Continuous Quality Improvement Programmes

Conditions Supported

• Cancer Diagnosis (Tissue Biopsy)
• Blood Disorders (Anaemia, Leukaemia, Pancytopenia)
• Infection Diagnosis
• Thyroid Nodule FNAC Assessment
• Cervical Screening (Pap Smear)
• Liver and Kidney Disease Monitoring
• Diabetes Monitoring

Professional Experience

• Head of Laboratory Medicine and Consultant Pathologist, Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune

He completed his MD Pathology from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (2014) and MBBS from Dr DY Patil University, Pune (2009). As Head of Laboratory Medicine, he ensures the laboratory adheres to NABL (National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories) standards and integrates current technologies for accurate and reliable diagnostic results. He has completed hands-on training in Molecular Pathology from the Moving Academy of Medicine and Biomedicine, Pune, covering electrophoresis, HPLC, DNA extraction, and protein chromatography. His research on pancytopenia and bone marrow correlation earned a "Grade A" from independent universities for a two-year study, and his work on clear cell sarcoma of soft tissue was published in the Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology.

Research and Publications

• Clear Cell Sarcoma of Soft Tissue (Poster, APCON 2013), published in Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, December 2013
• FNAC of Intra-Abdominal Lesions (Oral Paper), Maharashtra Chapter of IAPM Conference, Amravati, 2012

Awards and Recognition

• "Grade A" University Award for scientific research on Pancytopenia and Bone Marrow Aspiration Cytology (2011-2013)

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Dr DY Patil University, Pune (2009)
• MD Pathology from Pravara Institute of Medical Sciences (2014)
• Molecular Pathology Training from Moving Academy of Medicine and Biomedicine, Pune (2013)

Registration Number

Registered with Maharashtra Medical Council, Registration Number 2010010104 (2010)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (IAPM)
• Indian Association of Practising Pathologists (IAPP)

Why Accurate Diagnosis Starts with Dr Saurabh Gujarathi's Laboratory

Every treatment decision your doctor makes depends on the accuracy of your lab results. A missed finding on a blood test or a biopsy can change your entire treatment plan, which is why the quality of your hospital's laboratory matters as much as the quality of your treating doctor. As Head of Laboratory Medicine at Manipal Hospitals Baner, Dr Gujarathi is responsible for ensuring that every blood test, biopsy, and specialised investigation meets the highest diagnostic standards.

His MD Pathology from Pravara Institute provided structured training across histopathology, haematology, cytopathology, and clinical pathology. His molecular pathology training adds capability in advanced techniques like electrophoresis and HPLC. His IAPM and IAPP memberships keep him connected with the national pathology community. His published research in the Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology and Grade A university award for pancytopenia research confirm academic engagement. Under his leadership, the laboratory at Manipal Hospitals Baner maintains NABL standards, ensuring patients and clinicians can trust every result that comes from his lab.

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