Dr. Col. (Retired) Anurag Mehta

MBBS, MD (Pathology)

Principal Director – Laboratory, Molecular Diagnosis and Transfusion Services

RGCIRC, Rohini, Delhi - 110 085

About

Dr. Anurag Mehta is a distinguished senior pathologist with over 30 years of experience across the entire spectrum of diagnostic pathology. As a respected academician and visionary leader, he has played a pivotal role in fostering a strong culture of teaching, research, and clinical excellence within his department. Under his leadership, the Department of Pathology at RGCIRC has become a prominent referral center for diagnostic challenges.

With specialized lymph node, lung, and colorectal pathology expertise, this professional combines morphological insights with advanced molecular diagnostics to create a precision-focused approach. Demonstrating a strong enthusiasm for molecular biology, he leads an innovative molecular diagnostics laboratory recognized as one of the nation’s most advanced.

Dr. Mehta is also a highly regarded speaker and a prolific author of scientific papers, contributing meaningfully to the evolving landscape of cancer diagnostics and personalized medicine.

Specialized Areas

Molecular Diagnostic
Lymph node pathology
Pulmonary pathology
Colorectal Pathology

Educational Background

Fellowship (WHO), Lymph Node Pathology – MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, USA, 2000
Post-Doctoral Training in Oncopathology – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 1995
MD (Pathology) – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University, Pune, 1986
Advanced Course in Pathology – Armed Forces Medical College, Pune University, Pune, 1986
MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, University, 1976

Experience

2009- Present: Director of Laboratory Services, RGCI & RC, Delhi.
2008-2009: Senior Consultant & HOD, Histopathology & Cytopathology, Dr. B.L.Kapur Memorial Hospital, New Delhi.
2002-2008: Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, AFMC, Pune.
2000-2002: Classified Pathologist, Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt.
1997-2000: Classified Pathologist, Military Hospital, Jammu..
1992-1997- Associate Professor, Armed Forces Medical College, Pune.

Professional Journey

Achievements

Editor in chief of the Journal of Current Oncology
President – Pune chapter of the Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists (2006-2008).
Inspector – Medical Council of India.
Inspector – National Board of Education.
Member of the Board of Study, Medical Council of India, for curriculum design for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in pathology.
Member – Board of study, Padmashri Dr DY Patil Medical College, Deemed University
Member – National Editorial Advisory Board – Medical Journal of Armed Forces India
Referee for Medical Journal of Armed Forces of India and Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology.
Advisor, Journal of Indian society for haematology and transfusion medicine.
Augmented the resources to become a state-of-the-art diagnostic laboratory, including an advanced molecular diagnostic laboratory.
Introduced quality assurance in anatomic pathology by defining robust quality indicators and their monitoring.

Awards

Gen KS Master silver medal for best student in the Advanced service course in pathology
Dr. YG Bende received the Gold Medal for outstanding performance, achieving first place in MD Pathology at Pune University.
Lifetime Achievement Award 2024 from Oncology Forum –NCR
Lifetime Achievement Award – RGCIRC

Publication

418 Papers published in national and international journals

Research Projects

Study of BCL2 & Proliferative indices in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma.
Flowcytometric Study of reticulated platelets.
Hematological changes in HIV /AIDS.
Role of immunophenotype markers in astrocytoma.
Role of Serum transferrin receptor as a solitary Marker for determination of Aetiology of Microcytic anemia (ongoing).
Study of anemia of critical illness (ongoing).
Platelet reactivity in smokers.
Metabolomics in early cancer diagnosis of female cancers.
Metabolomics and CRC
Microbiomics in CRC.

Membership

Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists
Indian Association of Haematology and Blood Transfusion
Indian Association of Blood Transfusion and Immunohematology
All India Association of Hospital Waste Management

Dr. Col. (Retired) Anurag Mehta