Dr. Gauri Prabhusalgaonkar: Expert Clinical Pathologist

Dr. Gauri is a Specialist Clinical Pathologist at the Dr. Sirajudeen Medical Centre, which boasts a JCI-accredited medical lab. This means the lab meets very high international standards for quality and patient safety. Dr. Gauri holds both her MBBS and MD in Pathology degrees from Goa Medical College.

She began her career as an Assistant Professor of Pathology at Kasturba Medical College and Hospital in Manipal, India. Over five years, she gained extensive experience across various areas of lab work, including analyzing blood (Hematology), body fluids (Clinical Pathology), tissues (Histopathology), and cells (Cytopathology). After this, she moved to the UAE and has been working as a Specialist Clinical Pathologist in Dubai with SMC since 2018.

Dr. Gauri is a recognized expert in her field, having presented her research at national and international conferences and published numerous articles in scientific journals.

Areas of Expertise

Dr. Gauri Prabhusalgaonkar’s expertise includes:

• Clinical Pathology: Overseeing and interpreting a wide range of lab tests performed on blood, urine, and other body fluids to help diagnose and monitor diseases.
• Consultant Pathologist: Providing expert medical opinions based on lab results to assist other doctors in making informed decisions about patient care and treatment.
• Hematology: Analysing blood samples to diagnose and manage blood disorders.
• Histopathology: Examining tissues under a microscope to diagnose diseases, including cancer.
• Cytopathology: Studying individual cells to detect abnormalities, often used for cancer screening.
• Lab Director: Ensuring the medical laboratory operates efficiently, accurately, and adheres to the highest quality and safety standards.