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DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY GMC HANDWARA

About Us:

The Department of Pathology at Government Medical College, Handwara serves as a cornerstone of clinical diagnostics and medical education in the region. Committed to excellence in laboratory medicine, our department plays a vital role in patient care through accurate diagnosis, teaching, and research.

Our Missions:

  • The Department of Pathology at Government Medical College Handwara is committed to:
  • Providing precise, reliable, and timely diagnostic services that directly impact patient care and treatment decisions
  • Advancing medical education by training the next generation of healthcare professionals in laboratory medicine and diagnostic techniques
  • Pursuing innovation in pathological diagnostics through research and continuous quality improvement
  • Serving the community through accessible pathology services that meet the highest standards of accuracy and clinical relevance
  • Collaborating across medical disciplines to enhance comprehensive patient care
  • Supporting public health initiatives through laboratory surveillance and epidemiological contributions
  • We strive to be a center of excellence in pathology services, combining technical expertise with compassionate healthcare to improve health outcomes for the people of Handwara and surrounding regions

Our Vision:

  • Excellence in Diagnostic Services: Commitment to providing accurate, timely, and comprehensive pathological diagnoses
  • Advanced Technology Integration: Implementation of state-of-the-art equipment and digital pathology solutions
  • Quality Assurance: Establishing robust protocols for quality control and continuous improvement
  • Research and Innovation: Cultivating a culture of scientific inquiry and contributing to medical knowledge
  • Specialized Services Development: Expanding capabilities in molecular pathology, immunohistochemistry, and other specialized testing
  • Ethical Practice: Maintaining the highest standards of professional ethics and patient confidentiality
  • To start post graduate programme in Pathology at GMC Handwara

Clinical Services :

Our department offers comprehensive diagnostic services across various pathology specialties:
S. No Name of Test/Investigation
1Histopathological Examination (HPE)
2FNAC/USG Guided FNAC
3PBF Examination
4Manual Platelet Count
5CBC (3 part) / CBC (5 part)
6Reticulocyte Count
7ESR/PCV
8Coagulogram
9PBF for MPC
10PBF for Malarial Parasite
11TLC, DLC
12Absolute Eosinophil Count
13Fluid for Routine Cytology/Examination
14Fluid for Malignant Cells
15Urine Examination Routine/Malignant Cells
16Semen Analysis
17Vaginal Smear (MLC)
18PAP Smear (Conventional)
19Tzanck Smear

Laboratory Facilities :

The department houses state-of-the-art equipment and modern laboratory facilities, including:
  • Automated hematology analyzers
  • Advanced biochemistry platforms
  • Digital microscopy systems
  • Well-equipped specimen processing units
  • Dedicated sections for cytology, histopathology, and special techniques.

Academic Programs :

As an integral part of Government Medical College, we are actively involved in:
  • MBBS pathology curriculum
  • Training of laboratory technicians and paramedical staff
  • Continuing Medical Education (CME) programs

Research Activities :

Our faculty and residents engage in research across various domains of pathology, contributing to medical literature and presenting at regional and national conferences.

Faculty and Staff :

Name of Employee Designation Registration Number Contact No Email
Dr Sanna Nazir Associate Professor 18-28522(NMC) 7006141782 sannanazirmir@gmail.com
Dr Nazia Bhat Assistant Professor (Incharge Head) 2738 7298014953 bhatnazia@gmail.com
Dr Mohammad Amir Haleem Assistant Professor 18-29093(NMC) 7051000225 draamyr47@gmail.com
Dr Gazala Gul Assistant Professor 6452 9541122834 gazalagul90@gmail.com
Dr Sadaf Bashir Consultant (NHM) 4468 7889663778 sadafliashirbhat@gmail.com
Dr Mohamad Yousuf Senior Resident Under process 7006952671 dr.m.y.sood@gmail.com
Dr Umar Farooq Senior Resident 7638 7006276990 mir.umar388@gmail.com
Dr Azan Sehar Senior Resident 7765 9149731898 azan.sehar086@gmail.com
Dr Iyman Rasool Senior Resident 7827 6005051741 iymanrasool@gmail.com
Dr Kaiser Junior Resident - 7006164728 -

Faculty Information :

Dr Sanna Nazir

  • MBBS ,MD
  • Assosiate Professor Pathology
  • sannanazirmir@gmail.com
  • 7006141782

Publications & Research Work:

  • Haleem, M.A., Khan, Q.B., & Nazir, Sanna.(2023).SPECTRUM OF PALPABLE HEAD AND NECK SWELLINGS ON FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY TERTIARY CARE STUDY. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH,16-18. https://doi.org/10.36106/ijsr/8109346.
  • Dr. Sanna Nazir, Dr. Mohammad Aamir Haleem. (2022). Seroprevalence of Transfusion Transmissible Infections in Voluntary Blood Donors in Tertiary Care Hospital, Kashmir, India: A 2 Year Retrospective Study. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR),880-885. https://www.ijmscr.com/asset/images/uploads/16730147922892.pdf
  • Aamir haleem, M.,Nazir, S., & Chikan, N. (2022). Prevalence of ABO And RH Blood Group Types in Government Medical College, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India-A Retrospective Study. IOSR Journal of DentalandMedicalSciences,21(2),04-08. https://doi.org/10.9790/0853-2102090408.
  • Dr. Sanna Nazir, Dr. Mohammad Aamir Haleem. (2022). Accuracy and role of FNAC in diagnosis of etiological profiles of lymphadenopathy. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 3020- 3024. https://ejmcm.com/article_21558_4e7ff593d26252232f660b4a5a3391b0.pdf.
  • Dr. Sanna Nazir, Dr. Mohammad Aamir Haleem. (2021).An evaluation of clinico-hematological profile of hereditary haemolytic anemias-A prospective study. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,5059-5063. https://ejmcm.com/article_21558_4e7ff593d26252232f660b4a5a3391b0.pdf
  • Aamir Haleem, M., & Nazir, S. (2019). A Study of Clinico Histopathological Correlation of Psoriasis. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences,7 (11),3760-3765. https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2019.v07ill.056
  • Aamir Haleem,M., & Nazir, S. (2019). A Study of Diagnostic Utility of FNAC and Mammography in Breast Lumps. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research,7(10),447-455. https://doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7il0.77
  • Srikanth S, Suliela R, Sanna Nazir, Swapna S,Naresh Babu (2015). Ptosis Masking Malignant Melanoma of Choroid. International Journal of Advances in Case Reports,2015;2(4):186-189. http://mcmed.us/downloads/142271886889.pdf
  • Manju Sree K N, Sanna Nazir, Satyavathi Devi (2014). Evaluation of placental weight and placental attachment of umbilical cord and its clinical correlations. Perspectives in Medical Research,2(3),18-20. https://pimr.org.in/volume2-issue3-ManjuSree.pdf

Dr Nazia Bhat

  • MBBS- GMC Srinagar ,MD -SKIMS Soura
  • Assistant Professor ,Incharge Head
  • bhatnazia2@gmail.com
  • 7298014953

Work Experience :

  • Senior Resident-GMC Srinagar ( 3 years)
  • Senior Resident ( 2years 9months)
  • Medical officer-Jammu and Kashmir Health services.(6 Years)

Achievements:

Qualified USMLE STEP 1 and USMLE STEP2

Publications & Research Work:

    More than 25 research publications in National and International Journals.Some of which are:
  • Histopathological Study of Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Biopsies-1 Year Prospective Study. British Biomedical Bulletin. 2018;6(2):315.
  • Primary Gall Bladder Carcinoma: A one year prospective study at a tertiary care centre. J Med Sci. 2019 Jan;21(2):91-94. A 2 year histopathological audit for non-oncological hysterectomies in a tertiary care hospital. Int J Reprod Contracept Obstet Gynecol. 2017 Jul;6(7). DOI: 10.18203/2320-1770.ijrcog20173145.
  • Correlation of bronchial biopsy with bronchoalveolar lavage in lung malignancies. Int J Res Med Sci. 2016 Jan;4(1). DOI: 10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20160290.
  • Primary anorectal melanoma: case series of 3 cases. Int J Curr Res. 2019 Feb. DOI: 10.24941/ijcr.32909.10.2018.
  • The Bethesda system for reporting thyroid cytopathology: A TWO YEAR INSTITUTIONAL AUDIT. Int J Curr Pharm Rev Res. 2016 Feb;8(6):5.
  • Clinicopathological Spectrum Of Gall Bladder Cancer In Kashmir - An Institutional Study. Gulf J Oncol. 2016 Jan;1(20):79-85. Rare adrenal lesions- a series of five cases. Int J Sci Res. 2019 Jul;8(7). PRINT ISSN No. 2277-8179. Clinicopathological study of endometrium in patients with abnormal uterine bleeding. Int J Curr Pharm Rev Res. 2015 Dec;7(22):67-73.
  • Perineal scar endometriosis; case report with review of literature. Int J Curr Res. 2018 May
  • Metastatic lesions: A diagnostic dilemma-retrospective study, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, India. J Oral Maxillofac Pathol. 2016 May-Aug;20(2):256–260. DOI: 10.4103/0973- 029X.185925.
  • Benign mucinous cystic neoplasm of liver-a rare case report and review of literature. Int J Res Pathol Microbiol. 2017 Jul;1(3).
  • Histopathological spectrum of temporal lobe tumors; a 12 year observational study. Int J Adv Surg. 2019 Jan;3(1). ISSN (O): 2663-0729, ISSN (P): 2663-0710. Histomorphology And Immunohistochemistry in Diagnosing Soft Tissue Tumors. Int J Toxicol Pharmacol Res. 2023;13(5):16-31. ISSN: 0975 5160, pISSN: 2820 2651

Dr. Mohammad Aamir Haleem

  • MBBS ,MD
  • Assistant professor
  • draamyr47@gmail.com
  • 7051000225

Publications & Research Work:

  • Haleem, M.A., Khan, Q.B., & Nazir, Sanna.(2023).SPECTRUM OF PALPABLE HEAD AND NECK SWELLINGS ON FINE NEEDLE ASPIRATION CYTOLOGY TERTIARY CARE STUDY. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH,16-18. https://doi.org/10.36106/ijsr/8109346.
  • Tasleem, R., Khurshid, B., & Haleem, M.A. (2023). HISTOPATHOLOGICAL PATTERN OF URINARY BLADDER TUMOURS IN TERTIARY CARE HOSPITAL, KASHMIR.INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH,56-59. https://doi.org/10.36106/ijsr/9207608
  • Dr. Sanna Nazir, Dr. Mohammad Aamir Haleem. (2022). Seroprevalence of Transfusion Transmissible Infections in Voluntary Blood Donors in Tertiary Care Hospital, Kashmir, India: A 2 Year Retrospective Study. International Journal of Medical Science and Current Research (IJMSCR),880-885. https://www.ijmscr.com/asset/images/uploads/16730147922892.pdf
  • Aamir haleem, M.,Nazir, S., & Chikan, N. (2022). Prevalence of ABO And RH Blood Group Types in Government Medical College, Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, India-A Retrospective Study. IOSR Journal of DentalandMedicalSciences,21(2),04-08. https://doi.org/10.9790/0853-2102090408.
  • Dr. Sanna Nazir, Dr. Mohammad Aamir Haleem. (2022). Accuracy and role of FNAC in diagnosis of etiological profiles of lymphadenopathy. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 3020- 3024. https://ejmcm.com/article_21558_4e7ff593d26252232f660b4a5a3391b0.pdf.
  • Dr. Sanna Nazir, Dr. Mohammad Aamir Haleem. (2021).An evaluation of clinico-hematological profile of hereditary haemolytic anemias-A prospective study. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,5059-5063. https://ejmcm.com/article_21558_4e7ff593d26252232f660b4a5a3391b0.pdf
  • Aamir Haleem, M., & Nazir, S. (2019). A Study of Clinico Histopathological Correlation of Psoriasis. Scholars Journal of Applied Medical Sciences,7 (11),3760-3765. https://doi.org/10.36347/sjams.2019.v07ill.056
  • Aamir Haleem,M., & Nazir, S. (2019). A Study of Diagnostic Utility of FNAC and Mammography in Breast Lumps. Journal of Medical Science and Clinical Research,7(10),447-455. https://doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v7il0.77

Dr. Gazala Gul

  • MBBS ,MD
  • Assistant professor
  • gazalagul90@gmail.com
  • 9541122834

Publications & Research Work:

  • The spectrum of colonic lesions : A clinicopathological study of colonic biopsies in a tertiary care hospital.
  • An audit of use of blood and blood components in teritiary care hospital.
  • Cxcr3 antagonist AMG487 suppresses rheumatoid arthritis pathogenesis and progression by shifting the Th17/Treg cell balance.
  • Evaluation of bone marrow aspiration, hematological Profile, vitamin B12 and peripheral blood smear in megaloblastic anemia.
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding and hysterectomy: Insights from histopathological analysis of hysterectomy specimens from a tertiary care hospital

Dr. Sadaf Bashir

  • MBBS ,MD
  • Consultant NHM
  • sadafliashirbhat@gmail.com
  • 7889663778

Dr MOHAMMAD YOUSUF

  • MBBS (GMC Srinagar)
    MD (GMC Srinagar)
  • Senior Resident
  • dr.m.y.sood@gmail.com
  • 7006952671

Poster Presentation:

Oral Presentation
  • Neuro-ocular Manifestations as the primary presenting symptom of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia and their outcome.
  • Oral presentation: Cured Case of relapsed acute myeloid leukemia with Giant Central Nervous System Chloroma.
  • Poster presentation: Myelodysplastic Syndrome with monosomy 7- A rare case of morphological and cytogenetic remission with Lenalidomide.

DR UMAR FAROOQ

  • MBBS , MD (GMC Srinagar)
  • Senior Resident
  • mir.umar388@gmail.com
  • 7006276990

Publications and Research work :

  • Title: Prevalence and Prognostic Relevance of dMMR/MSI-H Molecular Testing in COLORECTAL CANCER Patients from Kashmir
  • Title: Saxophone Penis with Penoscrotal Lymphangiomatosis Secondary to Lymphedema Tarda
Poster Presentations :
  • Title: Giant Renal Oncocytoma - Case Presentation
  • Title: Imaging Findings and Clinicopathological Correlation of Breast Cancer in Women Under 40 Years Old

AZAN SEHAR

  • MBBS , MD (GMC Srinagar)
  • Senior Resident
  • azan.sehar086@gmail.com
  • +91 9149731898

POSTERS :

  • Hereditary stomatocytosis: first case report from kashmir
  • Bone marrow involvement as a rare manifestion of relapsed choroidal melanoma
  • cutaneous deciduosis: a rare manifestion of scar endometriosis
  • yolk sac tumor with immature teratoma: a rare malignant mixed germ cell tumor in a 6 year old girl
  • warthin like papillary carcinoma: rare subtype of papillary carcinoma thyroid

IYMAN RASOOL LONE

  • MBBS , MD (GMC Srinagar)
  • Senior Resident
  • iymanrasool@gmail.com
  • +91 60050 51741

PUBLICATIONS AND RESEARCH WORK :

  • A comparative assessment of hematological disorders using bone marrow aspirate and trephine biopsy, along with determination of optimal length in the assessment of bone marrow involvement with special reference to lymphoma and leukaemia
  • Abnormal uterine bleeding and hysterectomy – insights from histopathological analysis of hysterectomy specimens from a tertiary care hospital.

Posters :

  • 1) Hyperphagia A rare clinical presentation of acute lymphoblastic leukemia ( at AIIMS Jodhpur)
  • Neuroendocrine Tumor of gallbladder – A case report( at hernia summit 2024)
  • Gossypiboma- a case report( at Sri guru ram Das institute of medical science and research Amritsar)

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