Experienced Doctor Rajeshwari S. Handigund Bableshwar

About Doctor

Dr. Rajeshwari S Handigund (Bableshwar) is a dynamic Consultant Pathologist specializing in Haematology and Coagulation at KLES Dr. Prabhakar Kore Hospital & MRC, Belagavi. With extensive experience in laboratory medicine, she has performed over 4500 Bone marrow procedures and achieved NABL accreditation for Hi-tech lab services in Haematology & Clinical Pathology. Dr. Handigund has presented her research at national conferences and published numerous case reports in renowned journals. She is a dedicated member of prestigious medical organizations like ISHTM, KCIAPM, and IMA. Fluent in Kannada, English, and Hindi, Dr. Handigund is well-versed in diagnostic approaches to Haematology, bone marrow procedures, and coagulation. Her expertise and commitment to quality control ensure accurate and reliable results for patients. Trust Dr. Handigund for superior care in laboratory services and medical expertise.

Past Experiences

Expertise

Bone marrow study
Peripheral smear
Coagulation

Conditions Treated

Diagnosis of hematological disorders

Procedures

Bone marrow aspiration
Trephine biopsy

Memberships

Life member Indian Society of Haematology and Transfusion Medicine (ISHTM)
Life member Indian Association of Pathology and Microbiology - Karnataka chapter (KCIAPM)
Life member Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Publications

Priapism – A Rare Presentation in Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: Case Report. Rajendra B. Nerli, Prasad V. Magdum, Siddayya C. Hiremath, Amey Y. Patil, Suvarna V. Pai, Rajeshwari S. Handigund, and M.B. Hiremath. Urology Case Reports. 2016 Jan; 4: 8–10
Intensive method of assessment and classification of bone marrow: A study of 80 patients. Rajeshwari S Bableshwar, Maitrayee Roy, Akshay Bali, Prakash V Patil. Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, 56(1), August 2013, 16-19
Severe Aplastic Anemia Manifesting After Complete Remission of Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: Is it a Fortuitous Association? Indian Journal of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine, October 2012
Nevus Lipomatosis Superficialis: Clinicopathological study of a case. Umashankar T, Tillottama Prasad, S H Rajeshwari. Indian Journal Pathology Microbiology - 46(3):444-5 August 2003
Clinical Brief: 'Variant Gaucher’s Disease Secondary to Saponin Deficiency'. Karnataka Paediatric Journal Vol 23 No 3 July-September 2009
Endometrial osseous metaplasia: Clinicopathological study of a case and literature review. T Umashankar, Shobhana Patted, and R S Handigund. Journal of Human Reproductive Sciences. 2010 May-Aug; 3(2): 102–104
Prognostic significance of lymphocyte monocyte ratio in Ovarian cancer: A brief report. Vol 8 no 1 February 2025. Link
Metastatic Alveolar Rhabdomyosarcoma with occult primary tumor in an Adult - A case revealed by Trephine biopsy. Vol 10 Issue 3 March 2025 ISSN2456 2165. Link
Autoimmune Hemolytic anemia secondary to Mycoplasmal pneumonia. Dr. Arati Darshan, Rajeshwari S Handigund. KLESH Life Line-Issue August 2012
Morphological and Cytochemical characteristics of Acute Leukemias. JNMC Scientific Society Journal, April 2010
Laforas disease. Ranjit Kangle, Malur P. R., Dhorigol Vijayalaxmi, Wali G. M., Rajeshwari H. KLESH Lifeline, 2003, Pg 30 - 31
Intracranial Chloroma (myeloid sarcoma) in a child: a case report. Rajeshwari S Handigund, Malur P. R. KLE University’s Health Science Journal, April 2010
Automation in haematology. KLESh Life Line-Issue 11, August 2006
Bone Marrow Aspiration – An Audit. KLESh Life Line-Issue 11, August 2005
Platelet Count – Myths and Facts. KLESH Life line – Issue 4 January 2004
Transthoracic fine needle cytology of lung and mediastinal mass lesions: Our experience at KLES Hospital and MRC, Belgaum. Umashankar T, Rajeshwari S. H. KLESH Life Line- Issue 3, August 2002