Experienced with histopathology and cytopathology. Utilizes analytical skills and attention to detail to ensure accurate diagnostic outcomes. Track record of effective collaboration and problem-solving in medical settings.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Anatomical Pathologist
Australian Clinical Labs
07.2022 - Current
26th July till date
Provided expert consultations to referring physicians, guiding treatment decisions based on pathology findings.
Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings, providing valuable insights into disease progression and treatment options based on pathological findings.
Improved turnaround time for critical cases by prioritizing urgent specimens and communicating closely with clinical teams.
Consulted on frozen and intraoperative sections to offer clinical expertise.
Fostered a positive work environment, nurturing a cohesive and collaborative pathology team focused on delivering excellent patient care.
Mentored junior pathologists and lab technicians, fostering professional growth and skill development within the team.
Enhanced diagnostic accuracy by conducting comprehensive histopathological examinations of tissue samples.
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Senior Medical Officer and Histopathologist (Histo-Cyto)
Clinipath Pathology, SDN BHD
01.2019 - 07.2022
1st January 2019 till 18th July 2022.
Trainee RCPA
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM
11.2019 - 06.2022
1st November 2019 till 30th June 2022.
Consultant Anatomical Pathology/Cytopathology
Gribbles Pathology Malaysia
02.2013 - 12.2018
2nd February 2013 till 31st December 2018.
Acting Medical Director
Gribbles Pathology Malaysia
02.2018 - 11.2018
February 2018-November 2018
Job Scope
Grossed and reported all types of oncological and routine biopsies and specimens, Fine Needle aspirations, Gynaecological and Non-gynaecological cytology and Immunohistochemistry.
Helped to ensure compliance with quality standards for the ISO (International Organization for Standards), RCPA external quality assurance and College of American Pathologists(C.A.P.) accreditation.
Acted as the medical expert in case discussions with patients, medical doctors, specialists and non-medical staff within the organization.
Visited peripheral laboratories, hospitals and branches in cities to provide continuing medical education and expert consulting.
Supervised clinical staff, providing continuous professional development opportunities and training to maintain and strengthen competencies.
Improved patient outcomes and delivery of care through improved clinical quality processes.
Consultant Histopathologist in Charge – Department of Histopathology
Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital, Pune, India
04.2010 - 08.2012
1st April 2010 till 30th August 2012
Assistant Professor Grade II
Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
11.2008 - 03.2010
1st November 2008 to 9th March 2010.
Senior Registrar
Tata Memorial Hospital and Cancer Centre, Mumbai, India
03.2006 - 08.2008
1st March 2006 to 31st August 2008.
Education
Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists Australasia - FRCPA
Royal College of Pathologists, Australasia
Sydney, NSW
08-2023
Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, U.K. - FRCPath
Royal College of Pathologists, U.K.
UK
02-2022
Diplomate of the Royal College of Pathologists, U.K. - DipRCPath
Royal College of Pathologists, U.K.
UK
01.2021
M.D. - Pathology
Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M Hospital, University of Mumbai
01.2006
D.N.B. - Pathology
National Board of Medicine
01.2006
MBBS - undefined
B.J Medical College and Sassoon Hospital, University of Pune
01.2001
Skills
Dermatopathology, GI Pathology, Gynaecological Pathology, Cytopathology Placental Pathology
Affiliations
Membership of the International Academy of Cytology (MIAC).
Australasian Gastrointestinal Pathology Society
Certification
1. The Dr C.K. Deshpande Gold Medal, the Dr Suman Ganesh Kinare Memorial Prize, and the Dr Sanjay Girish Damle Prize for the highest average points in Mumbai University for M.D. Pathology in 2006.
2. Second rank at Pune university for 1st MBBS.
3. Tenth rank at Pune university for IIIrd MBBS.
4. First rank at BJMC for Ophthalmology.
5. Best paper award, 28th Maharashtra State chapter conference of IAPM, Mumbai 2007.
6. Certificate of Appreciation by Staff Society of KEMH, Mumbai, for outstanding contribution to research and education in 2006.
7. 2nd prize for poster presentation, 27th Maharashtra State chapter conference of IAPM, Nasik 2006.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Hindi
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Malayalam
Elementary
Marathi
Elementary
Publications
1) S. George, P. Vaideeswar, S.Pandit, S.Kane, J.Khandeparkar- Malignant small round cell tumour of the heart: a diagnostic dilemma. Cardiovascular Pathology, Vol 16, Issue 1, pg 56-58.
2) Rekhi B, George S, Madur B, Chinoy R.F., Dikshit R, Maheshwari A Clinicopathological features and the value of differential Cytokeratin 7 and 20 expressions in resolving diagnostic dilemmas of ovarian involvement by colorectal adenocarcinoma and vice-versa Diagnostic Pathology 2008, 3:39.
3) P.Vaideeswar, S George, S Kane, R Chaturvedi, S Pandit. Extranodal follicular dendritic cell sarcoma of the tonsil – Case report of an epitheloid cell variant with osteoclastic giant cells. Pathology research and practice. Volume 205, Issue 2, February 15 2009, Pages 149-153.
4) Viswanathan S, George S, Ramadwar M, Shet T, Arora B, Laskar S, Qureshi S, Medhi S, Muckaden MA, Kurkure PA, Kane SV, Banavali S. Extraconal orbital tumours in children—a spectrum. Virchows archives. Vol 454, Number 6, June 2009
5) Seethalakshmi Viswanathan, Sophia George, Mukta Ramadwar, Seema Medhi, Brijesh Arora, Purna Kurkure. Evaluation of pediatric abdominal masses by fine-needle aspiration cytology: A clinicopathologic approach. Diagnostic Cytopathology Volume 38, Issue 1, January 2010, 15-27.
7) B Karikalan, P.M Thanikachalam, Sophia M George. Composite tumour of the adrenal gland. Academic Journal of Cancer Research, 13(1), January 2012,14-17.
8) P.M Thanikachalam, B Karikalan, Sophia M George. Pituitary metastasis of lung carcinoma presenting as Diabetes Insipidus, Indian Journal of Pathology and Oncology 7(3), August 2020, 495-497.
9) B Karikalan , PM Thanikachalam, Sophia M George. Neuroendocrine carcinoma of the cervix: rare case report with review of literature. International Journal of Medical and health research.Vol 6, Issue 11(2020).
10) B.Karikalan, T.Pasupati,S.M.George. Primary Mucinous Adenocarcinoma of the Urinary Bladder: A rare entity. West African Journal of Medicine.2021. June 26;38(6):604-606.
11) B. Karikalan, T Pasupati, S.M.George. Adenomyoepithelioma of the breast: A rare case report with a brief literature review emphasizing differential diagnosis. MAHSA International Journal of Health and Medicine. Vol1, issue 1, 2021.
12) B.Karikalan, T Pasupati, S M George. Low grade Myxoinflammatory Fibroblastic sarcoma of the kidney- A rare entity. MAHSA International Journal of Health and Medicine. Vol 1, Issue 1, 2021.
13) Sophia M George, Reena Rahayu Md Zin, Barani Karikalan. Pancreatic Intraductal Mucinous Neoplasm. A case report. International Journal of Medical and health research.Vol 7, Issue 8, 2021, 17-21.
Timeline
Anatomical Pathologist
Australian Clinical Labs
07.2022 - Current
Trainee RCPA
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia UKM
11.2019 - 06.2022
Senior Medical Officer and Histopathologist (Histo-Cyto)
Clinipath Pathology, SDN BHD
01.2019 - 07.2022
Acting Medical Director
Gribbles Pathology Malaysia
02.2018 - 11.2018
Consultant Anatomical Pathology/Cytopathology
Gribbles Pathology Malaysia
02.2013 - 12.2018
Consultant Histopathologist in Charge – Department of Histopathology
Inlaks and Budhrani Hospital, Pune, India
04.2010 - 08.2012
Assistant Professor Grade II
Christian Medical College, Vellore, India
11.2008 - 03.2010
Senior Registrar
Tata Memorial Hospital and Cancer Centre, Mumbai, India
03.2006 - 08.2008
M.D. - Pathology
Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M Hospital, University of Mumbai
D.N.B. - Pathology
National Board of Medicine
MBBS - undefined
B.J Medical College and Sassoon Hospital, University of Pune
Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists Australasia - FRCPA
Royal College of Pathologists, Australasia
Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists, U.K. - FRCPath
Royal College of Pathologists, U.K.
Diplomate of the Royal College of Pathologists, U.K. - DipRCPath
Medical Laboratory Scientist – Grade 1, Year 4 at Australian Clinical Labs, Bendigo HealthMedical Laboratory Scientist – Grade 1, Year 4 at Australian Clinical Labs, Bendigo Health