
About The Department
The Department of Microbiology at SIMS&RH was started in 2013 along with diagnostic microbiology laboratory located in the Central Diagnostic laboratory. In 2020 NABL accredited Diagnostic molecular laboratory was also started. The department of Microbiology consists of qualified, dedicated and well experienced faculties.
Laboratory plays a vital role in diagnosis of various infectious disease including outbreaks. It works 24×7 and provides services in various diagnostic sections like Bacteriology, Mycobacterology, Immunology, Serology, Virology, Parasitology & Mycology.
Our diagnostic microbiology laboratory well equipped with biosafety cabinet, automated blood culture, ELISA washer & reader, CLIA Nephalometric analyzer etc.
The department is also actively involved in implementation of infection prevention control program and Antimicrobial Stewardship Programme.
The department has enrolled in EQAS program conducted by CMC vellore which aims to deliver quality results.

Vision
To be a world class hub for training & research in medical microbiology to achieve the country’s needs with highly qualified health care professionals.
Mission
- To establish a centre of excellence for diagnostics in the field of Clinical Microbiology with a commitment to provide quality microbiological diagnostics , Infection Control and antimicrobial stewardship practices as per international standards.
- To provide world class medical education in the field of Clinical Microbiology.
- To promote and achieve excellence in research by encouraging a scientific mindset , enhancing and strengthening infrastructure and facilities for research.
Research and Publications
Sl.No | Name | Designation | Qualification |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Dr. Parimala T V | Professor & HOD | MD |
2 | Dr. Soumya K | Professor | MD |
3 | Dr. Roopashree S | Professor | MD |
4 | Dr. Shalmali Vilas Sakolkar | Assoc.Prof | MD |
5 | Dr. Akshatha N | Asst.Prof | MD |
6 | Dr. Shamantha D | Asst.Prof | MD |
7 | Dr. Inchara J P | Tutor | MBBS |
8 | Dr. Ajay C J | Tutor | MBBS |
9 | Dr. Kaveri | Tutor | MBBS |
10 | Dr. Tanuja | Tutor | MBBS |
11 | Dr. Pavan S R | Tutor | MBBS |
12 | Dr. B Santosh Kumar Reddy | Tutor | MBBS |
13 | Dr. Darvesh Tazima Banu | Tutor | MBBS |
14 | Dr. Bharathbushan V Mandiri | Tutor | MBBS |
15 | Dr. Pruthvi K P | Tutor | MBBS |
16 | Ms. Shalini P | Tutor | M.Sc |

Dr. Parimala T V
DESIGNATION : Proffessor & HOD

Dr. Soumya K
DESIGNATION : Proffessor

Dr.Khalid Ahmed
DESIGNATION : Professor

Dr. Roopashree S
DESIGNATION : Associate Professor

Dr. Akshatha N
DESIGNATION : Associate Professor

Dr. Shalmali Vilas Sakolkar
DESIGNATION : Associate Professor

Dr. Shamantha D
DESIGNATION : Associate Professor

Dr. G. Mukthayakka
DESIGNATION : Assistant Professor

Dr.Prajwal M Kote
DESIGNATION : Tutor

Dr. Inchara J P
DESIGNATION : Tutor

Dr. Basavaraj Patil
DESIGNATION : Tutor

Dr. Harikrishna H M
DESIGNATION : Tutor

Dr. Anjali Nirgude
DESIGNATION : Tutor

Dr. Rakshith C
DESIGNATION : Tutor

Mrs. Swaruparani N M
DESIGNATION : Tutor