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Lexmi Priya Raju

Lexmi Priya Raju

Chennai

Summary

  • Perceptive histopathologist with five years of experience and skills in assessing patient specimens using focused laboratory methods to diagnose diseases.
  • Applies cutting-edge laboratory techniques to identify diseases and provide diagnoses to aid physicians with patient care.
  • Cohesive in submitting pathology reports and communicating with patients' physicians to drive continuum of care.
  • Competent in developing reports and employing use of medical software to record and disseminate information to physicians.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Associate Consultant

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Chennai
11.2021 - Current
  • Diagnosed diseases and studied medical conditions using gross pathology, histology, cytology, immunohistochemistry and molecular studies.
  • Grossed various Surgical Pathology specimens ( Explant Liver, Explant Heart, Explant Lung, resection specimens, radical oncology specimens) on an average of 4-5 large specimens and 6-7 small excision specimens per day.
  • Reported Surgical Pathology cases on an average of 10 cases per day.
  • Reported cytology smears on an average of 15-20 pap smears/day, 2-3 fluids/day and 1-2FNACs/day.
  • Performed fine needle aspiration of thyroid and lymph nodes.
  • Provided diagnosis in Rapid Onsite Evaluation of Endobronchial ultrasound (EBUS) guided FNAC procedures.
  • Evaluated needs of departments and delegated tasks to optimize overall production.
  • Assisted in laboratory's quality processes.
  • Assisted with clinical trials and research studies related to pathology topics.
  • Managed routine operation and upkeep of fast-paced medical laboratory.
  • Maintained knowledge base through continuing education courses and seminars.
  • Evaluated the accuracy of laboratory testing methods used by technicians.

Observership

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
Bangalore
01.2020 - 02.2020
  • Upskilled my knowledge in neuroinfections, neurodegenrative diseases and neurooncology.
  • Observed brain dissection procedures and muscle biopsy techniques.
  • Attended all available facilities and procedures to take advantage of learning opportunities.
  • Attended educational seminars on the role of electron microscope.

Education

DipRCPath Histopathology (UK) -

Diplomateship of The Royal College of Pathologists
12-2023

MD (Pathology) -

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences And Research (PSGIMSR), The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University
Tamilnadu
05-2021

M.B.B.S -

Annapoorana Medical College, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University
Tamilnadu
07-2017

Skills

  • Diagnostic Expertise
  • Grossing
  • Pediatric and perinatal autopsies
  • Cytology Analysis
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Report Writing
  • Fine needle aspiration cytology procedures
  • Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) of endobronchial ultrasound guided FNAC procedures
  • Laboratory Management
  • Test Results Interpretation

Publications and CMEs

  • Update on the Pathology of Pediatric Liver Tumors: A Pictorial Review, Diagnostics (Basel), 11/2023, Bhagat P, Vij M, Raju LP, Gowrishankar G, Menon J, Shanmugam N, Kaliamoorthy I, Rammohan A, Rela M
  • Frequent expression of PD-L1 in lymphocyte-rich hepatocellular carcinoma: A report of 4 cases, Ann Diagn Pathol, 10/2023, Vij M, Veerankutty FH, Raju LP, Gowrishankar G, Rajalingam R, Jothimani D, Kaliamoorthy I, Rammohan A, Rela M
  • Pathologic and Immunophenotypic Characterization of Syncytial Giant Cell Variant of Pediatric Hepatocellular Carcinoma. A Distinct Subtype, Fetal Pediatr Pathol, 08/2023, Vij M, Menon J, Subbiah K, Raju LP, Gowrisankar G, Shanmugum N, Kaliamoorthy I, Rammohan A, Rela M
  • Strong PD-L1 expression and genomic characterisation of Primary Hepatic Sarcomatoid Carcinoma, Poster presentation, GUTsy Instincts: Advances in GI and Hepatobiliary Oncopathology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2023
  • TFE3 expression in Hepatic epithelioid hemangioendothelioma (HEHE) - the first Indian case report, 27th AIPNA - ICP International CME in Pathology, 2022
  • BK Polyoma Virus driven bladder carcinogenesis in a renal transplant recipient, Poster presentation, SPARRC: Endowment oration, 2022
  • Immunocyte dyscrasia: a double edged sword, L-Pathcon 2022, Sree Balaji Medical college, Chennai, 2022
  • Squamous cell carcinoma arising from epidermal cyst in a case of DOWLING DEGOS DISEASE: THE FIRST CASE REPORT, poster presentation.
  • Attended 37th Annual National CME in Pathology, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, 2019
  • Attended CME in Pathology, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Thrissur, Kerala, 2019
  • Participated in CME on Kaleidoscope of Pathology-V, Chengalpattu Medical College, Chengalpet, 2019
  • Placental mesenchymal dysplasia: An unusual cause of Non immune hydrops foetalis (NIHF), Poster presentation, Chengalpet Medical College, 2019
  • The role of a Pathologist in unravelling rare placental cause of NIHF, The British Association of Gynaecological Pathologists (BAGP), 2020

Accomplishments

Secured 3 rd prize in quiz of “ TAPCON 2020” (Annual Conference of TN and Pondicherry chapter of

IAPM), 2020.

Secured 1st prize in poster presentation, Pathosphere 2023, Saveetha medical college, 2023.

Certification

  • Completed certified course on ISO 15189:2012 Medical Laboratories – internal audit course, 2022.
  • Certificate course by MEU INDIA, Molecular Pathology, Nov 2022-June 2023.

Languages

English
First Language
Tamil
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Advanced (C1)
C1

Date of birth

17/02/1994

Timeline

Associate Consultant

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
11.2021 - Current

Observership

National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
01.2020 - 02.2020

DipRCPath Histopathology (UK) -

Diplomateship of The Royal College of Pathologists

MD (Pathology) -

PSG Institute of Medical Sciences And Research (PSGIMSR), The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University

M.B.B.S -

Annapoorana Medical College, The Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University
  • Completed certified course on ISO 15189:2012 Medical Laboratories – internal audit course, 2022.
  • Certificate course by MEU INDIA, Molecular Pathology, Nov 2022-June 2023.
Lexmi Priya Raju