Dr. Purnima Madhusudanrao Kodate
Introduction
Various Sections Of The Department
Histopathology : the section is equipped with automated tissue processor, automated microtome, cryostat, Immunofluorescence microscope, Fully automated embedding system.
Haematology : the section is equipped with automatic cell counters, HPLC heamoglobin testing system, Agar gel and cellulose acetate Hb electrophoresis, Fully automatic coagulation apparatus.
Cytology : Cytocentrifuge. Central Clinical Laboratory
Blood Bank And Component Separation Unit : Components provided are whole blood, PCV, Platelet and FFP.
Teaching Sections: Pentahead Microscope, LCD Projector, Vivinet, Audio facility, Over Head Projector, Close circuit television.
Mission
- Make the students understand the rational and principles of technical procedures of diagnostic laboratory tests.
- To interprete the laboratory tests and correlate with clinical and morphological features of the disease.
- To learn simple bed-side test on biological fluid samples and recognize morbid anatomical and histopathological changes for the diagnosis
- To train the students in such a way so that they shall be able to integrate the cause and mechanisms of the diseases prevalent in India with their natural history for understanding their clinical course and management.
- Similarly the mission is to carry out high class scientific research
- To provide high standard evidence based teaching to the students of MBBS, BPMT and PGDMLT
- To provide effective indoor and outdoor patient services
- To provide core laboratory support in national programmes e.g. sickle cell disease
- To provide highest quality education, training and research experience to the students and to the society through lectures, talks on AIR, seminars, workshops, CME’s and blood donation camps.
- It also aims to produce competent specialists who recognizes the health needs of the community and perform duties ethically keeping the objectives of the national health policy a priority.
- To train the student so that he shall be aware of contemporary advances and development and oriented to the principles of research methodology.
Vision
- To gain recognition as excellent teaching department for MBBS, BPMT and PGDMLT students
- To provide best clinical service, research and education
- To cultivate best trainies and faculties
- To gain excellence in diagnostic and laboratory evaluation.
Functions & objectives.
- Provide laboratory services to IPD & OPD patients.
- Teaching for undergraduate & PG students.
- To provide Training for PGDMLT & BPMT courses.
- To develop best research environment & excellent students by providing evidence based teaching facilities.
- Provide health education about sickle cell disease, blood donation by holding camps, through lectures in various teaching & non teaching institutes and on All India Radio. Celebration of important days regarding blood donation by holding ralies, street plays, competitions like rangoli, drawing, essay competition in various colleges.
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Department of Pathology, GMC Bhandara
Vision
To emerge as a premier center of excellence in diagnostic
pathology, medical education, and community-oriented research,
delivering accessible, affordable, and high-quality healthcare
services to the urban and rural population of Bhandara and
surrounding regions.
Mission
- Excellence in Diagnostics:
To provide robust, reliable, and state-of-the-art laboratory
services—spanning Histopathology, Cytology, Hematology,
Clinical Pathology, and 24/7 Blood Bank services—ensuring
accurate and timely reports for effective patient care. - Comprehensive Education:
To train undergraduate and postgraduate medical students
into competent, critical-thinking pathologists equipped
with strong technical skills, clinical acumen, and a
commitment to lifelong learning. - Impactful Research:
To foster clinical and basic medical research addressing
regional and national health priorities, including disease
surveillance and community health initiatives. - Community-Centric Healthcare:
To align with the institutional vision of GMC Bhandara by
promoting ethical, affordable, and accessible pathology
services tailored to the needs of the local community.
SERVICES
The diagnostic services by the laboratories provide
comprehensive support to the clinicians in GMC Bhandara. The
laboratories employ experienced staff. They are equipped with
state of the art equipment to enable the provision of a robust
and reliable daily diagnostic service. The majority of tests
are performed in-house, completed and reported on the day of
receipt.
The Department of Pathology has the following
Key Facilities & Diagnostic Services –
- Central Clinical Laboratory (CCL):
Offers round-the-clock routine and specialized testing. - Advanced Hematology:
Equipped with high-precision 3-part and 5-part automated
cell counters for Complete Blood Counts (CBC). - Coagulation Profiles:
Utilizes advanced semi-automatic and fully automatic
coagulation analyzers. - Histopathology & Cytopathology:
Provides accurate diagnostic reporting for tissue biopsies,
Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC), cervical Pap smears,
and fluid/urine cytology. - Routine Investigations:
Conducts CBC, peripheral smear, blood grouping, sickling
tests, and basic screening panels. - 24/7 Blood Center & Component Services:
The department operates a fully equipped, round-the-clock
Blood Center designed to meet critical healthcare demands.
All collections are voluntary and there is in-house
facility of screening blood for five blood-transfusable
infections. The blood bank offers free services to patients
of thalassemia/Sickle cell disease. - Blood Component Separation:
Advanced facilities for separating packed cells, plasma,
and platelets. - Safe Storage:
State-of-the-art refrigeration units to maintain blood
product integrity. - Community Outreach:
Organizes regular blood donation, blood grouping, and sickle
cell screening camps to promote community health while
actively raising public awareness about blood donation and
sickle cell disease.
Academic Excellence
We are committed to nurturing the next generation of medical
professionals.
- Undergraduate Training:
Comprehensive lectures, practical sessions, and clinical
case discussions for 2nd-year MBBS students as per CBME
schedule and NMC Guidelines. - Holistic Development:
Faculty is trained in medical education and uses interactive
methods of teaching including case based learning, group
discussions and tutorials. - Faculty also undertakes educational research projects
regularly. - Regular feedback is obtained from students to improve the
quality of teaching. - Regular extracurricular activities, quizzes, and seminars
to promote student engagement and research orientation.
Teaching Staff
| Sr. No. | Institute Name | Department | Management | Category | Teaching Staff Name | Gender | DOB | Social Category | Educational Qualification | Staff Type | MMC Registration Number | Doj Service | Yoj Present Institute | Teaching Staff Mobile No. | E-mail ID | Passport Size Photo |
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| 1 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | Permanent (MPSC) | Class 1 | Dr. Purnima Kodate | Female | 6/3/1971 | SC | MBBS, MD Pathology | Professor & Head of Department | 77516 | 1/17/2001 | 7/11/2025 | 8975812067 | mkpurnima@gmail.com |  |
| 2 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | Permanent (DPC) | Class 1 | Dr. Shilpa Narkhede | Female | 3/2/1977 | OBC | MBBS, MD Pathology | Associate Professor | 2000/01/0397 | 8/18/2010 | 2/12/2026 | 9822509556 | tatheshilpa@gmail.com |  |
| 3 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | Permanent (DPC) | Class 1 | Dr. Shubhangi Jibhkate | Female | 12/17/1983 | OBC | MBBS, MD Pathology | Associate Professor | 2007/07/2861 | 11/27/2011 | 1/23/2026 | 9373447439 | shubhanish@yahoo.com |  |
| 4 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | Permanent (MPSC) | Class 2 | Dr. Vihanka Vaidya | Female | 5/21/1993 | SC | MBBS, MD Pathology | Assistant Professor | 2016/06/1282 | 4/1/2025 | 8/1/2025 | 9689161206 | vihanka21vaidya@gmail.com |  |
| 5 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | DSB | – | Dr. Aishwarya Bhongade | Female | 11/26/1988 | OBC | MBBS, MD Pathology | Assistant Professor | 2018/12/6215 | 3/20/2018 | 8/22/2024 | 9689246611 | aishwaryabhongde@gmail.com |  |
| 6 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | DSB | – | Dr. Shrutika Madavi | Female | 8/19/1992 | ST | MBBS, MD Pathology | Assistant Professor | 2017/09/4689 | 9/22/2025 | 9/22/2025 | 9579955155 | madavi.shrutika197@gmail.com |  |
| 7 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | DMER BOND | – | Dr. Yachika | Female | 10/8/1997 | OPEN | MBBS, MD Pathology | Senior Resident | 2026/01/00485 | 3/13/2026 | 3/13/2026 | 8384035187 | yachikam3@gmail.com |  |
| 8 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | DMER BOND | – | Dr. Madhurika Saraf | Female | 6/1/1996 | OBC | MBBS, MD Pathology | Senior Resident | 2021/03/1535 | 3/16/2026 | 3/16/2026 | 9404343369 | sarafmadhurika@gmail.com |  |
| 9 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | DMER BOND | – | Dr. Chetan Wanjari | Male | 3/26/1992 | OBC | MBBS, MD Pathology | Senior Resident | 2018/06/3035 | 3/16/2026 | 3/16/2026 | 9096680940 | wanjarichetan98@gmail.com |  |
| 10 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | DMER BOND | – | Dr. Nupur Harinkhede | Female | 6/18/1997 | OBC | MBBS, MD Pathology | Senior Resident | 2020/03/1621 | 7/1/2026 | 7/1/2026 | 7507137838 | nupurharinkhede18@gmail.com |  |
| 11 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | DMER BOND | – | Dr. Rashi Kaore | Female | 10/24/1997 | OBC | MBBS, MD Pathology | Tutor | 2022/07/6312 | 6/1/2026 | 6/1/2026 | 7720049095 | rashikaore480@gmail.com |  |
| 12 | GMC, Bhandara | Pathology | DMER BOND | – | Dr. Divya Bhongade | Female | 12/30/1993 | OBC | MBBS, MD Pathology | Tutor | 2019/04/1394 | 6/2/2026 | 6/2/2026 | 8888142538 | bhongadedivya@gmail.com |  |
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Non-Teaching Staff
| Sr. No. | Institute Name | Management | Non-Teaching Staff Name | Gender | DOB | Social Category | Educational Qualification | Staff Type | Date of Joining Service | Date of Joining Present Institute | Mobile No. | Email ID | Passport Photo |
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| 1 | GMC, Bhandara | Contractual post | Mr. Raj Nilaram Pardhi | Male | 4/10/1990 | OBC | BCCA, MSW | Sr. Clerk | 12/2/2017 | 9/1/2025 | 9168323506 | rajpardhi490@gmail.com |
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| 2 | GMC, Bhandara | Contractual post | Mr. Dhiraj Shankar Padole | Male | 5/16/1998 | OBC | DMLT, BSc, PGDMLT | Assistant Technician | 12/16/2024 | 12/16/2024 | 7757856267 | dhirajpadole43@gmail.com |
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| 3 | GMC, Bhandara | Contractual post | Miss. Switi Sanjay Ghotekar | Female | 10/22/2001 | OBC | B.VOC, MLT, PGDMLT | Assistant Technician | 2/1/2022 | 9/1/2025 | 8080741168 | ghotekarswiti@gmail.com |
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| 4 | GMC, Bhandara | Contractual post | Mr. Ajay Umashankar Dhande | Male | 2/28/1995 | OBC | B.Sc MLT, PGDMLT | Lab Technician | 3/19/2001 | 3/4/2026 | 8788054821 | ajaydhande47@gmail.com |
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| 5 | GMC, Bhandara | Contractual post | Miss. Sneha Rupesh Kangali | Female | 12/31/1997 | ST | BPMT | Lab Technician | 3/23/2026 | 3/23/2026 | 7769013956 | snehaparteti9@gmail.com |
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| 6 | GMC, Bhandara | State Govt | Mr. Pramod Raghunath Kharabe | Male | 5/2/1986 | OBC | 12th | Peon | 12/1/2024 | 12/1/2024 | 9970882586 | pramodkharabe123@gmail.com |
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Publication Details
| Sr. No. | Author Name | Title | Authorship | National / International | Indexing | Remark |
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| 1 | Dr. Purnima Kodate |
1.
Kodate P, Matale V, Jaiswal K, Singh V, Meshram S.
Predictive Value of Hematological Parameters in Assessing
Sickle Cell Disease Severity: A Case–Control Study in
Central India. 2026; 2 (1):15-19.
2.
Platelet Aggregation Studies and Coagulation Profile in
Sickle Cell Disease in Symptomatic and Steady State
Patients. Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood
Transfusion, Volume 40, Pages 281-88, 2024.
3.
Optimal Design of antibody extraction systems using
protein A Resin with multicycling. July 2024,
DOI: 10.69997/sct.170492. Conference – Foundation of
Computer Aided Process Design.
4.
Study of Extramedullary Lymphoblastic Lymphoma (LBL)
Diagnosed by Flowcytometric Immunophenotyping (FCI)
on Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) Sample — A Case Series
of 18 Cases. J Cytol. 2023 Jul-Sep; 40(3):119–125.
5.
Correlation of cytomorphology with flowcytometric
immunophenotyping of acute myeloid leukemia in
tertiary care hospital. International Journal of
Contemporary Medical Research (IJCMR) 6(2),
DOI: 10.21276/ijcmr.2019.6.2.28.
6.
Multiparameter FlowCytometry for Diagnosis and
Subtyping of Mature Lymphocytic Neoplasms in
Peripheral Blood and Bone Marrow: A Prospective
Observational Study. Journal of Clinical and
Diagnostic Research 2022 Jul, Vol-16(7):EC01-EC06.
7.
A Case Report Of Double Malignancy – Infiltrating
Ductal Carcinoma Breast And Ewing’s Sarcoma Of Vagina.
International Journal Of Scientific Research,
Volume-7 | Issue-7 | July-2018, Pg no. 68-70.
8.
A Rare Bleeding Disorder: Glanzmann's Thrombasthenia:
A Series Of Three Cases. International Journal Of
Scientific Research, Volume-8 | Issue-4 | April-2019.
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| 2 | Dr. Shilpa Narkhede (Tathe) |
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Tathe SP, Dani AA, Chawhan SM, Meshram SA,
Randale AA, Raut WK. Gastric mucormycosis:
Diagnosis by imprint cytology. Diagn Cytopathol.
2016 Oct;44(10):820-2.
2.
Intraoperative crush smear cytology of vertebral
chondroblastoma: a diagnostic challenge.
SP Tathe, SN Parate, KN Jaiswal, AA Randale.
Diagnostic Cytopathology 46(1), 79-82, 2018.
3.
Ascitic fluid cytology and its implications in
clinical practice. Tathe SP, Parate SN,
Meshram SA, Randale AR, Bhatkule MA.
JMSCR 6(12), 606-11, 2018.
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Papillary meningioma: Diagnosis by intraoperative
crush smear cytology. SP Tathe, SN Parate.
Diagnostic Cytopathology 47(9), 907-911, 2019.
5.
Histomorphological spectrum of spinal space
occupying lesions. Dr S P Tathe, Dr S N Parate,
Dr S A Meshram, Dr A A Randale, Dr M A Bhatkule.
JMSCR. 2019; 7(01):1140-1145.
6.
Utility of Squash Cytology in the intraoperative
diagnosis of Central Nervous System lesions.
S Meshram, S Parate, S Tathe, A Randale,
M Bhatkule.
7.
Histomorphological spectrum of gastric lesions
in endoscopic biopsies: An Institutional experience.
Dr S A Meshram, Dr S N Parate, Dr S P Tathe,
Dr A A Randale, Dr M A Bhatkule.
JMSCR. 2020; 8(05):99-103.
8.
Optic nerve pilomyxoid astrocytoma:
Intraoperative squash smear cytology of a rare entity.
SP Tathe, SN Parate. Cytopathology 35(2),
286-291, 2024.
9.
Clear-cell meningioma: An uncommon aggressive
variant of meningioma. SP Tathe, KN Jaiswal.
Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology
68(2), 328-332, 2025.
10.
Histopathological spectrum of nephrectomy specimens:
A retrospective study of 2 years. Jaiswal KN,
Tathe SP, Rahatekar JH. IJSR 2025;14(7),71-73.
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A case of synchronous primary neoplasms of urinary
bladder and skin. Richa Choudhari, Shilpa Tathe,
Kirti Jaiswal. JGMC 2025, 1(2),86-89.
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ACADEMIC SESSIONS
DEPARTMENTAL ACTIVITIES
EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES
DEPARTMENTAL AWARDS
Central Clinical Laboratory (CCL)
ERBA 3-Part CBC Analyser
- Provides a comprehensive complete blood count (CBC) and categorizes white blood cells into a 3-part differential: granulocytes, lymphocytes, and mid-sized cells/monocytes, along with essential hemoglobin and platelet parameters.
ERBA 5-Part CBC Analyser
- Delivers a comprehensive complete blood count (CBC) with a precise 5-part differential of white blood cells: neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, and basophils, along with accurate red blood cell and platelet indices.
ERBA Semi-Automated Coagulation Analyser
- Provides highly precise monitoring of blood clotting parameters, including PT, APTT, and fibrinogen levels.
Diagnostic Services Available at CCL
Clinical Utility Helps to differentiate various types of anemia, early detection of hematological malignancies, and differentiation of acute or chronic illness.
Coagulation Profile Coagulation profile is essential for managing patients on blood thinners, screening before major surgeries, and diagnosing bleeding or clotting disorders accurately.
Solubility Test Sickle cell screening: It functions as a rapid, low-cost point-of-care test to screen adults and high-risk groups for sickle cell trait or sickle cell disease.
Semen Analysis It evaluates male fertility by checking sperm count, movement, and shape to help couples planning a pregnancy or investigating conception difficulties. It also serves as a critical follow-up test after a vasectomy.
ESR Estimation by Westergren Pipe It measures how quickly red blood cells settle to screen for and monitor hidden inflammation, infections, and autoimmune disorders.
Primary Test of Hemostasis (Bleeding Time / Clotting Time) Performed by the capillary break method to assess the body's coagulation pathways and identify severe clotting factor deficiencies before surgical procedures.
Cytopathology and Smear Staining Cytopathology smears, cervical Pap smears, and peripheral smear staining using Hematoxylin & Eosin, Giemsa, Papanicolaou, and Leishman stains.
Fine Needle Aspiration Technique (FNAC) A quick, minimally invasive, and virtually painless alternative to surgical biopsies. It acts as a rapid first-line test to differentiate benign lesions from malignancies.
BLOOD BANK
Blood Donor Room Our dedicated blood donor room provide a safe, comfortable and sterile environment designed to make life-saving donation safe and stress free
Cross-match Room
The cross-match room performs essential compatibility tests, including major and minor cross-matching, alongside blood grouping, Rh typing, coomb’s test ( Direct &Indirect)and Du test
The cross-match room performs essential compatibility tests, including major and minor cross-matching, alongside blood grouping, Rh typing, coomb’s test ( Direct &Indirect)and Du test
Serology Room: Rapid screening for syphilis by VDRL, highly sensitive ELISA for diagnosis of HIV, Hepatitis B, HCV and Malaria antigen.
Serology Room: Rapid screening for syphilis by VDRL, highly sensitive ELISA for diagnosis of HIV, Hepatitis B, HCV and Malaria antigen.
Blood Storage Cabinet: It preserves whole blood and packed red blood cells by maintaining a strict, uniform range of 2 to 6 degree Celsius to prevent bacterial growth.
Blood Storage Cabinet: It preserves whole blood and packed red blood cells by maintaining a strict, uniform range of 2 to 6 degree Celsius to prevent bacterial growth.
REMI Blood bank Centrifuge: This specialised refrigerated centrifuge spins whole blood at precise speeds and temperature to cleanly separate it into life saving components like red cells, plasma, and platelets.
REMI Blood bank Centrifuge: This specialised refrigerated centrifuge spins whole blood at precise speeds and temperature to cleanly separate it into life saving components like red cells, plasma, and platelets.
REMI Platelet Incubator and Agitator: It maintains a strict, continuous temperature of 20 to 24 degree Celsius while gently shaking platelets to prevent them from clumping together and losing their clotting power, keeping platelets viable and fully functional for up to 5 days.
KW Deep Plasma Freezer: It rapidly freezes and stores fresh plasma bags at ultra low temperatures ranging from -40 to -86 degree Celsius to protect and preserve vital clotting components like factor VIII.
HISTOPATHOLOGY
Tissue Processor Dehydrates and infuse tissue with paraffin wax through timed chemical sequence.
Rotatory Microtome: It slices wax embedded tissue blocks into ultra thin microscopic sections so they can be mounted onto glass slides.
paraffin Embedding station: It safely melts and dispense high grade paraffin wax to orient and mold tissue into solid,easily handleable blocks
Floating water bath: It provides a perfectly controlled, warm water surface to gently expand and flatten ultra thin tissuesections after they are sliced by the microtome.
DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY
PRACTICAL HALL
It serves as the primary training ground for undergraduate students and laboratory practice. The hall is equipped with high resolution binocular microscopes and academic posters.
It serves as the primary training ground for undergraduate students and laboratory practice. The hall is equipped with high resolution binocular microscopes and academic posters.
MUSEUM
The Museum features meticulously preserved, well labelled mounted specimens acting as permanent library for student to learn Pathology of organs.
The Museum features meticulously preserved, well labelled mounted specimens acting as permanent library for student to learn Pathology of organs.