VERONICA POTHARAJU
Visakhapatnam
Summary
MD Pathologist with comprehensive experience in hematology, histopathology, cytology, and clinical pathology. Proficient in peripheral smear interpretation, bone marrow examination, histopathological and cytological reporting, and correlation with clinical findings. Skilled in report validation, laboratory quality control, and NABL-compliant practices. Experienced in supervising laboratory workflows, performing clinico-pathological correlation, and contributing to teaching and research. Currently working as a part-time consultant in hematology, overseeing investigations and ensuring accurate report sign-out.
Successfully completed a 4-day ISO 15189:2012 Medical Laboratory Quality Management training at MELAP, enhancing expertise in laboratory accreditation, quality assurance, and compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Consultant Pathologist- Part time
Tata 1 MG Laboratories
Visakhapatnam
12.2025 - Current
- Review, validate, and sign out hematology test reports in compliance with NABL standards
- Oversee hematology investigations across biochemistry and pathology sections
- Ensure adherence to NABL-mandated pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical processes
- Monitor internal quality control and participate in external quality assurance programs (EQAS)
- Verify abnormal results with clinical correlation and peripheral smear review
- Maintain documentation, SOP compliance, and corrective actions as per NABL requirements
Senior Resident
King George Hospital, Andhra Medical College
Visakhapatnam
02.2025 - Current
- Independent sign-out and reporting of Haematology investigations, including peripheral smear examination and special haematology tests.
- Performed and interpreted bone marrow aspirations and trephine biopsies for diagnostic evaluation of haematological disorders.
- Involved in histopathology biopsy Grossing & processing, reporting, and clinicopathological correlation.
- Performed cytology and FNAC procedures, including slide preparation, interpretation, and reporting.
- Participated in teaching activities and routine departmental responsibilities.
Clinical Attache
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
Al Khoud
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Was on the clinical service roster with the Residents. Performed grossing of simple resections partly independently as well as complex resections under supervision and guidance of the Consultant Pathologists.
- Microscopic reporting of cases, typing the reports, and reviewing these with the Consultants during sign out.
- Had the opportunity attend several multidisciplinary meetings mainly GI, rare tumor MDT and head and neck pathology. Also attended several anatomical pathology and cytology external quality assurance discussion sessions & actively participated by describing the findings.
Pathologist
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences
Visakhapatnam
07.2020 - 06.2023
- Completed structured postgraduate training as per NMC guidelines, with extensive hands-on experience in diagnostic pathology.
- Performed gross examination, processing, and reporting of surgical pathology specimens
- Interpreted histopathology slides with appropriate clinico-pathological correlation
- Conducted cytology screening and reporting including FNAC and PAP smears
- Evaluated and performed peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirations, and trephine biopsies
- Performed and supervised routine and specialized investigations in hematology, clinical pathology, and biochemistry.
- Participated in transfusion medicine services, including blood grouping, cross-matching, component preparation, donor screening, and management of transfusion reactions.
- Involved in laboratory quality assurance activities, NABL-related documentation, and infection control practices.
- Provided emergency laboratory services, and supported critical clinical decision-making.
- Engaged in undergraduate teaching, clinico-pathological conferences, academic presentations, and research work.
Medical Officer
Primary Health Centre (eVaidya)
Visakhapatnam
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Provided outpatient care and basic emergency medical services
- Diagnosed and managed common acute and chronic illnesses
- Delivered maternal and child health services including ANC, immunization, and family planning
- Implemented national health programs as per guidelines
- Performed basic procedures and ensured timely referrals
- Supervised paramedical staff and maintained medical records
Education
M.D. - Pathology
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh07.2023
MBBS - Medicine
Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital & Research Centre
Pondicherry12.2014
Skills
- Diagnostic expertise in anatomic and clinical pathology
- Laboratory management
- Quality control
- Hormonal assays analysis
- Fine needle aspirations (FNAC)
- Polymerase chain reactions (PCR)
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Research
- Publication contributions
- Pathology reporting
- Sample collection
- Sample analysis
- Disease diagnosis
- Physician collaboration
- Teamwork
- Histology techniques
- Microbial test analysis
- Parasite test analysis
- Hematology reporting
- Bone marrow evaluation
- Quality assurance compliance
- Histopathology interpretation
- SOP documentation
- Clinical correlation skills
- Effective teaching methods
- Immunohistochemistry
- Laboratory testing
- Microscopic examination
Spouse
Dr Joshiraj Bandi, Specialist, Anesthesiologist, The Royal Hospital, Muscat, +968 96955085
Languages
- English
- Hindi
- Telugu
- Tamil
- Malayalam
- Kannada
Publications
Anemia in Elderly: A Hospital Based Study, Tarakaturi SS, Lavanya R, Atla BL, Prasad Uma, Tadikonda KS, Potharaju Veronica, International Journal of Current Medical And Applied Sciences, 06/01/22, 35, 1, 01-06
Hobbies and Interests
- Painting
- Interior designing
- Travel
- Music
- Teaching pathology residents/medical students
Cme And Presentations
- Study of hemolytic anemias due to various hemoglobinopathies in children, National Conference on GI and Hematopathology, Bangalore, 07/01/22
- An unusual presentation of tuberculous trochanteric bursitis in musculoskeletal tuberculosis, National online CME on a potpourri of various topics in pathology, 11/01/20
- Sri Ramachandra Pathology Annual Rapid review course (SPA RRC 2023), 04/01/23 to 10/01/23, SRMC &RI, Chennai
- CME & hands-on workshop on flowcytometry & its applications in hemato-oncology and primary immunodeficiencies, Quantum Specialty Diagnostics, Visakhapatnam, 09/04/22
- Virtual IAPM- AP mid-term CME, 09/01/21
- Updates in pulmonary pathology, NRIIMS, Visakhapatnam, 07/01/22
- Basic course in Biomedical Research, ICMR, New Delhi, 04/01/22
- Webinar talk on reproductive health, Students of grade 12, Indian School Wadi Kabir, Muscat, 10/01/22
Research
Histopathological spectrum of ovarian tumours: A descriptive study, This descriptive study was conducted over a period of two years (10/2020-09/2022) in the Department of Pathology at NRI Institute of Medical Sciences, Visakhapatnam under the supervision of Prof Dr Malladi Subramaniam Sharma. The study included 50 cases of ovarian neoplasms.
CME AND PRESENTATIONS
- Presented a scientific paper on study of hemolytic anemias due to various
hemoglobinopathies in children at National Conference on GI and Hematopathology,
Bangalore, July 2022
- ePoster presentation on an unusual presentation of tuberculous trochanteric bursitis in musculoskeletal tuberculosis at the National online CME on a potpourri of various topics in pathology, November 2020
- participated as a delegate at the Sri Ramachandra Pathology Annual Rapid Review Course (SPA RRC 2023) from 04/01/2023 to 10/01/2023 conducted at SRMC & RI, Chennai
- CME & hands-on workshop on flow cytometry & its applications in hemato-oncology and primary immunodeficiencies held at Quantum Specialty Diagnostics, Visakhapatnam 09/04/2022
- participated as a delegate in the virtual IAPM-AP mid-term CME September 2021 conducted & participated in CME on updates in pulmonary pathology at NRIIMS, Visakhapatnam July 2022
- online certification for basic course in biomedical research, ICMR, New Delhi, April 2022
- webinar talk on reproductive health to students of grade 12, Indian School Wadi Kabir, Muscat October 2022
Quality Management
- Successfully completed a 4-day ISO 15189:2012 medical laboratory quality management training at MELAP, enhancing expertise in laboratory accreditation, quality assurance, and compliance
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Telugu
Native
Native
Hindi
Proficient (C2)
C2
Tamil
Advanced (C1)
C1
Malayalam
Advanced (C1)
C1
Disclaimer
I solemnly declare that the above statements made by me are correct to the best of knowledge & belief.
Timeline
Consultant Pathologist- Part time
Tata 1 MG Laboratories
12.2025 - Current
Senior Resident
King George Hospital, Andhra Medical College
02.2025 - Current
Clinical Attache
Sultan Qaboos University Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
Pathologist
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences
07.2020 - 06.2023
Medical Officer
Primary Health Centre (eVaidya)
10.2016 - 12.2017
M.D. - Pathology
NRI Institute of Medical Sciences
MBBS - Medicine
Sri Venkateshwara Medical College Hospital & Research Centre