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Last updated on: December 27, 2025

Editor-in-Chief

Dr.Vamseedhar Annam

Dr. Vamseedhar Annam
MBBS, DCP, M.D (Pathology),
Professor of Pathology,
Sapthagiri NPS University,
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Email: editor@karnatakamedj.com;
vamseedharannam@gmail.com

Associate Editor

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Dr. Sunil G
MS (Ophthalmology), DNB, FRCS
Davanagere Netralaya,
Beside Gundi Mahadevappa Choultry,
MCC B Block, Mcc,
Davangere, Karnataka, India
Email: drgsunil@gmail.com

Secretary

Dr. Vara prasad BM

Dr. Vara Prasad BM
MBBS, MD, Pathology
Associate Professor,
BGS Medical College and Hospital,
Nagarur, Bangalore, India
Email: varaprasadbm45@gmail.com

Editorial Board Members

Dr. GK Parvathi Devi
Dr. GK Parvathi Devi
MBBS, MD (Pathology)
Professor,
Department of Pathology,
Sri Siddhartha Medical College,
Agalakote, Tumkur, Karnataka, India
Email: drgkparvathidevi27@gmail.com
Dr Sangeetha Shenoy
Dr. Sangeetha Shenoy
Professor,
Department of Paediatrics,
Ramaiah Medical College and Hospital,
Bengluru, Karnataka, India
Email: sangeethashenoy.rmc@msruas.ac.in
Dr. Ram S Kaulgud
Dr. Ram S Kaulgud
Associate Professor,
Gen Medicine and Nodal Officer,
Multi Disciplinary Research Unit,
Karnataka Medical College and Research Institute,
Hubli, Karnataka, India
Email: drkaulgud.kims@gmail.com
dr-avinash-katur
Dr. Avinash M. Katur
DNB-Radiodiagnosis,
DNB-Radiodiagnosis (NMR), MNAMS
Assistant Professor,
Department of Radiodiagnosis,
J. J. M. Medical College,
Davanagere, Karnataka, India
Email: avinashmkatur@yahoo.co.uk
Dr. Prakash
Dr. Prakash R
Professor,
Department of Microbiology,
M.V.J Medical College and Research Hospital,
Hoskote, Karnataka, India.
Email: prakashssmc@gmail.com
Dr. Narendra Kumar H S

Dr. Narendra Kumar H S
Medical Director,
Department of Orthopaedics,
SUNAG Ortho Care and Multispeciality Centre,
Udupi, Karnataka, India
Email: sunag122@gmail.com

Dr. Sameeran S. Chate
Dr. Sameeran S. Chate
MD Psychiatry,
Professor and Head,
Department of Psychiatry,
KAHER’s J.N. Medical College,
Belagavi, Karnataka, India
Email: drchate@gmail.com
Dr. Kiran Kumar
Dr. Kiran Kumar B.
Senior Specialist,
General Hospital Holenarasipura,
Hassan, Karnataka, India
Email: kiranddkumar08@gmail.com
Prof. Dr. Hareesh R
Prof. Dr. Hareesh R.
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), PGDDM, Professor & Consultant Physician
Akash Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre,
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Email: hareesh22578@gmail.com

Office Bearers

Dr. Veerabhadraiah. T. A
Dr. Veerabhadraiah. T. A
President, IMA-KSB
“Mrunal”, 7th Cross, Vidyanagar,
Tumkur-5721002, Bangalore, India
Email: drveerabhadraiah@gmail.com
Dr. Suriraju. V

Dr. Suriraju. V
Honorary State Secretary, IMA-KSB,
#. 30, Regal Hospital, CMR Complex,
Hegdenagar Main Road,
Bengluru-560064, Karnataka, India
Email: vsurya_dvg@yahoo.co.in

Dr. Harisha Delanthabettu
Dr. Harisha Delanthabettu
President Elect, IMA-KSB
“Vimalasri”, Siddarudanagar,
2nd Cross, New Bridge Road,
Bhadravathi-577301, Karnataka, India
Email: drharishad@gmail.com
Dr. Veerabhadrappa V. Chiniwalar

Dr. Veerabhadrappa V. Chiniwalar
Immediate President, IMA KSB
Shushrusha Surgical & Maternity Home,
CBS Road, Near Mahaveer Circle,
Gangavathi, Dist. Koppala-583227,
Karnataka, India
Email: drvvc2011@gmail.com;
chiniwalarhospital@gmail.com

Advisory Board

Dr. Madhusudhana Kariganur
Chairman, Rules and Bye-Laws Committee,
IMA-KSB, Madhu Shastra Chikitsalaya,
Near Amruteshwara Temple,
Siruguppa–583121, Bellary
Email: madhusudhanva@gmail.com
Dr. Y. C. Yogananda Reddy
Chairman, IMA-KSSS
Prithvi Children’s Hospital,
Kappagal Road, Bellary-583101
Email: reddy.yogananda@yahoo.com
Dr. Shankarnarayan
Dr. K. G. Shankarnarayana
Hon. Treasurer,
IMA Karnataka State Branch,
Past Editor, IMA Focus,
Kogilu Road, Yelahanka,
Bengaluru-560064, Karnataka, India
Email: drshankey@yahoo.com
Dr. Venkatachalapathy. M
Dr. Venkatachalapathy. M
CWC Member-2022-23, IMA-KSB
Pathy’s Hospital, Prashanth Nagar,
Chikkaballapura- 562101
Email: drmvchalapathy@gmail.com
Gururaj.B. Sattur
Dr. Gururaj.B. Sattur
Senior Physician and Diabetologist
Chairmen of LAI (Lipid Association Member)
Sattur Medical Care, Chittaguppi Park, Pinto Road,
Deshpande Nagar, Hubli—20
Email: drgbssmc1@gmail.com
Dr. Sadashivayya Soppimath
laparoscopic and endoscopic surgeon.
Prof and HOD, Dept of Surgery.
JGMMC, Varur Suchirayu Hospital,
Gokul road, Hubli-580030
Dr. Paralhad Kanchi
President, Karnatakka Medical Council
Pooja Children Hospital
117, Badami Nagar, Padma Krupa,
Keshwapur, Hubballi 580023
Email: pvkanchi@gmail.com

Past Editors-in-Chief

(2024-2025)

(2022-2024)

Dr. Kalaivani V
Dr. Kalaivani V
MS FRCS PDDHHM FIAGES
Professor of Surgery
Sapthagiri NPS University,
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Email: dr.vani_rajan@yahoo.com
dr. S. Y. Mulkipatil
Dr. S Y Mulkipatil
MBBS, MS (Surgery) FMAS, AFMAS, FAIS
Associate Professor,
Department of Surgery,
KIMS Hubballi,
Karnataka, India

Past Secretaries

Dr.Vamseedhar Annam

Dr.Vamseedhar Annam
MBBS, DCP, M.D (Pathology),
Professor of Pathology,
Sapthagiri NPS University,
Bengaluru, Karnataka, India
Email: vamseedharannam@gmail.com

Dr Manjunath S Nekar

Dr. Manjunath S Nekar
MBBS. MD (Community Medicine)
PGDGM. Associate Professor,
Department of Community Medicine, KIMS
Hubballi
Email: drmanjusn@yahoo.co.in