Hi, I’m
Dr Jeenu Varghese
Pathologist
Bengaluru
Overview
12
years of professional experience
3
Certificates
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore
Clinical Pathologist
09.2021 - Current
Job overview
- Appointed as teaching faculty in department of Laboratory Medicine.
- Assistant professor mentoring 09 residents of MD Pathology and teaching para medical trainees.
- Led training for residents and new laboratory personnel to educate on protocols and specimen processing tasks.
- Authorized signatory of lab which is accredited for National Accreditation board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories.Maintained high-quality standards by implementing quality control measures and adhering to regulatory guidelines.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop effective treatment plans based on pathology findings, active part of MDT of hospital.
- Ensured patient safety by reviewing abnormal results, confirming diagnoses, and recommending follow-up testing when necessary.
- Consulted on frozen and intraoperative sections to offer clinical expertise.
- Reduced turnaround time for test results through efficient sample processing and reporting.
- Performed autopsies to determine cause of death and genetic disease progression.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current with advances in diagnostic technology and best practices within field.
- Reviewed outside cases by assessing test results, reading reports and reviewing autopsies.
Air Force Station New Delhi
Pathologist
06.2019 - 09.2021
Job overview
- Enforced and adhered to laboratory procedures to comply with health and safety protocols and regulatory standards.
- Evaluated and validated new laboratory equipment, ensuring adoption of cutting-edge tools that improved diagnostic capabilities.
- Supervised laboratory staff to maintain consistency, quality and compliance of work performed.
Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
Medical Officer
09.2012 - 08.2013
Job overview
- Served as approachable medical officer , as resource for patients' families, addressing concerns and providing education on medical conditions and treatments.
- Developed policies and procedures for effective pharmacy management.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with thorough assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans.
- Managed polyclinic staff and entire workflow
Education
Royal College of PathologistsLondon
FRCPath from Pathology
04.2001
University Overview
National Board of EducationNew Delhi, India
DNB from Pathology
04.2001
University Overview
Command Hospital Air Force BengaluruBengaluru, India
M.D. from Pathology
05.2016 - 06.2019
University Overview
Shree Balaji Medical CollegeChennai
MBBS from Medicine
04.2001
University Overview
Skills
Cytopathology techniques and reporting
Immunohistochemistry Techniques
Immunocytopathology Techniques
Proficient in Frozen section reporting
ISO 15189:2022 Qualified for Quality Assurance
Proficient in autopsy techniques
Timeline
Quality Management system and Internal Audit in Medical lab as per ISO 15189:2022
01-2024
Aviation Accident Pathology, Institute of Aerospace Medicine
04-2023
Clinical Pathologist
Command Hospital Air Force Bangalore
09.2021 - Current
Pathologist
Air Force Station New Delhi
06.2019 - 09.2021
Neuropathology observation course
08-2018
Command Hospital Air Force Bengaluru
M.D. from Pathology
05.2016 - 06.2019
Medical Officer
Ex-servicemen Contributory Health Scheme
09.2012 - 08.2013
Royal College of Pathologists
FRCPath from Pathology
04.2001
National Board of Education
DNB from Pathology
04.2001
Shree Balaji Medical College
MBBS from Medicine
04.2001
Summary
As a professional pathologist with five years of experience and currently appointed as an assistant professor in a highly reputed government teaching institute. Specialized in oncopathology, frozen section interpretation, cytopathology, immunohistochemistry and clinical autopsy. Have actively engaged in teaching, imparting knowledge and expertise to Postgraduate Residents. The role as an educator, complements is enhancing the contributions in the medical community. Have played a significant role in the NABL accreditation in department of Laboratory medicine. Also underwent a training on quality management System and Internal Audit in Medical Labs as per ISO15189:2022. Adept at leveraging latest lab methods and technology to deliver diagnostic support used by physicians to target patient treatments.
Certification
Neuropathology observation course
Publications
Publications
1. John, Arun & Dwivedi, Surjeet & Varghese, Jeenu & Walia, Gurpreet Kaur. (2022). Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma Masquerading as an Expansile Osteolytic Lesion in Scapula: A Rare Case of Isolated Appendicular Skeletal Metastatic Involvement of Hepatocellular Carcinoma at Initial Presentation. World Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 22. 055-058. 10.1055/s-0042-1757288.
2. Kothari, Rohit & Bhatnagar, Anuj & Varghese, Jeenu & Kishore, Karthi & Chand, Satish & Mitra, Debdeep & John, Arun. (2023). BRAF- and MAP2K1-Negative Multisystem Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in an Elderly Patient. Indian Journal of Dermatology. 68. 98-100. 10.4103/ijd.ijd_767_22.
3. Kothari, Rohit & Kumar, Rahul & Varghese, Jeenu & Kishore, Karthi & Kumar, Manish & Bhatnagar, Anuj. (2023). Probable chromoblastomycosis following bee sting: An unusual presentation. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 10.1111/JDV.18941.
4. Kothari, Rohit & Neema, Shekhar & Bhatnagar, Anuj & Kishore, Karthi & Varghese, Jeenu. (2023). Successful Treatment of Morpheaform Graft-Versus-Host Disease: A Dermoscopic Follow-up of 1 Year. Dermatology Practical & Conceptual. e2023189. 10.5826/dpc.1303a189.
5. Bhatia, Agrima; Kumar, Santosh; Varghese, Jeenu1; Singh, Roohie2. Conjunctival rhinosporidiosis: A diagnostic surprise. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports 3(2):p 268-270, Apr–Jun 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_2768_22
6. John, Arun & Dande, Srivallabh & Varghese, Jeenu & Rakesh, CR. (2024). Hopkin’s criteria using FDG PET-CT for response assessment and prognostication post neoadjuvant chemoradiation for oesophageal carcinoma.
7. Kothari, Rohit & Varghese, Jeenu & Bhatnagar, Anuj & Kishore, Karthi & Kumar, Rahul. (2024). Dermoscopy of Fixed Cutaneous Sporotrichosis With a Follow-Up Till Cure: A Case Report. Cureus. 16. 10.7759/cureus.55960.
8. Kumar MS, Singh R, Varghese J, Kumar S, Dutta A. Otologic Presentation of Nasal Rhinosporidiosis: A Clinical Picture. J Clin Images Med Case Rep. 2023; 4(6): 2464
9. Paramasivam, Praveen & Mohan, Raj & Sahu, P. & Keishing, Chuimei & Varghese, Jeenu. (2022). Incidentally detected retrosternal goitre with posterior mediastinal extension causing compression of airway: a case report. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 9. 96. 10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20223386.
Awards
Awards
- Gold medal in Forensic Medicine during MBBS course, 2006
- Chief of Air Staff Rolling Trophy for Best Outgoing Postgraduate of Command Hospital Bengaluru, 2019
- Commander- in - Chief Strategic force command commendation 2020
- Appreciation letter from Director General Medical Services (Air) 2020 for services in COVID Pandemic
- Appreciation letter from Station Medical Officer , Air Force Station New Delhi 2012
Publications
Publications
1. John, Arun & Dwivedi, Surjeet & Varghese, Jeenu & Walia, Gurpreet Kaur. (2022). Metastatic Hepatocellular Carcinoma Masquerading as an Expansile Osteolytic Lesion in Scapula: A Rare Case of Isolated Appendicular Skeletal Metastatic Involvement of Hepatocellular Carcinoma at Initial Presentation. World Journal of Nuclear Medicine. 22. 055-058. 10.1055/s-0042-1757288.
2. Kothari, Rohit & Bhatnagar, Anuj & Varghese, Jeenu & Kishore, Karthi & Chand, Satish & Mitra, Debdeep & John, Arun. (2023). BRAF- and MAP2K1-Negative Multisystem Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis in an Elderly Patient. Indian Journal of Dermatology. 68. 98-100. 10.4103/ijd.ijd_767_22.
3. Kothari, Rohit & Kumar, Rahul & Varghese, Jeenu & Kishore, Karthi & Kumar, Manish & Bhatnagar, Anuj. (2023). Probable chromoblastomycosis following bee sting: An unusual presentation. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology. 10.1111/JDV.18941.
4. Kothari, Rohit & Neema, Shekhar & Bhatnagar, Anuj & Kishore, Karthi & Varghese, Jeenu. (2023). Successful Treatment of Morpheaform Graft-Versus-Host Disease: A Dermoscopic Follow-up of 1 Year. Dermatology Practical & Conceptual. e2023189. 10.5826/dpc.1303a189.
5. Bhatia, Agrima; Kumar, Santosh; Varghese, Jeenu1; Singh, Roohie2. Conjunctival rhinosporidiosis: A diagnostic surprise. Indian Journal of Ophthalmology - Case Reports 3(2):p 268-270, Apr–Jun 2023. | DOI: 10.4103/IJO.IJO_2768_22
6. John, Arun & Dande, Srivallabh & Varghese, Jeenu & Rakesh, CR. (2024). Hopkin’s criteria using FDG PET-CT for response assessment and prognostication post neoadjuvant chemoradiation for oesophageal carcinoma.
7. Kothari, Rohit & Varghese, Jeenu & Bhatnagar, Anuj & Kishore, Karthi & Kumar, Rahul. (2024). Dermoscopy of Fixed Cutaneous Sporotrichosis With a Follow-Up Till Cure: A Case Report. Cureus. 16. 10.7759/cureus.55960.
8. Kumar MS, Singh R, Varghese J, Kumar S, Dutta A. Otologic Presentation of Nasal Rhinosporidiosis: A Clinical Picture. J Clin Images Med Case Rep. 2023; 4(6): 2464
9. Paramasivam, Praveen & Mohan, Raj & Sahu, P. & Keishing, Chuimei & Varghese, Jeenu. (2022). Incidentally detected retrosternal goitre with posterior mediastinal extension causing compression of airway: a case report. International Journal of Otorhinolaryngology and Head and Neck Surgery. 9. 96. 10.18203/issn.2454-5929.ijohns20223386.