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Founder & Advisors
Meet the visionaries, expert pathologists, and distinguished medical advisors guiding QXL Diagnostics to excellence.
Founder & CEO
Dr. Shantakumar Muruda
Dr. Shantakumar Muruda, MD, brings over two decades of distinguished medical experience, having been trained at the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Bangalore. He has held various key positions, including Clinical Biochemist, Laboratory Director, and NABL Lead Assessor. Dr. Muruda's expertise as a PHFI-certified Diabetologist extends to consulting and managing diagnostic operations for leading laboratories nationwide and the successful completion of over 150 NABL assessments. His proficient use of technology and active participation in ethical committees have further solidified his esteemed position in the medical field.
Senior Consultants
Dr. Ajitha Pillai
Dr. Ajitha Pillai is an experienced Clinical Microbiologist with an MD in Microbiology from Medical College Trivandrum, University of Kerala. She possesses extensive expertise in Microbiology, Molecular Biology, Infection Serology, Autoimmune Serology, Laboratory Management, and Infection Control. Dr. Ajitha has served as the Head of the Microbiology Division at United Hospital and Sagar Hospitals in Bangalore.
Dr. Pritilata Rout
Dr. Pritilata Rout brings advanced expertise in Neuropathology with specialized training in epilepsy pathology and stereotactic biopsy interpretation. Since beginning her career in 1996, she has pursued a post-doctoral fellowship in Neuropathology from NIMHANS in 2001. Her proficiency extends across Cytopathology, Endocrine Pathology, and Onco-Pathology with focus on lymphoid malignancies.
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
Dr. Naveen Kumar N is a Consultant Pathologist with 8 years of experience across esteemed healthcare institutions. A graduate of M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, he holds a DCP (Pathology) from Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, and a DNB (Pathology) from the National Institute of Medical Sciences, Jaipur. He has played a pivotal role in NABL certification maintenance.
Medical Advisory Board
Our distinguished advisory board brings together over a century of combined medical expertise, guiding QXL Diagnostics on clinical excellence and innovation.
Dr. Ashis Kumar Chand
Dr. Ashis Kumar Chand is a highly esteemed Indian neurosurgeon with a distinguished career marked by significant achievements in neurosurgery. His expertise spans cranial and spinal surgeries, development of cost-effective medical devices, and medical skill development, having undergone specialized training in the USA, Germany, and Japan. He led the Department of Neurosurgery at St. John's Medical College, Bangalore.
Dr. (Col) P. S. Reddy
Dr. (Col) P. S. Reddy is a highly esteemed figure in the field of pathology with 45 years of distinguished experience. He served as Consultant Pathologist at the Bangalore Institute of Pathology, Professor of Pathology at Vydehi Institute, and Director of Diagnostics at Sagar Hospitals. His career includes Armed Forces Medical Research Projects under DRDO.
Dr. Jagadeesha Chandra
Dr. Jagadeesha Chandra began his medical journey with an MBBS in 1988, followed by an MD in Internal Medicine in 1991 from JJM Medical College, Davangere. With over 28 years of experience, he has served as Vice President – Medical Services at Sagar Hospitals, Jayanagar, and founded the JC Medical Centre & Emergency Medical Services.
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