Meet the Experts Behind PVD India

Director, Chaitanya Laboratories | 15+ Years Experience

Among the most celebrated veterinary pathologists in India, Dr. Akaram Bagal commands over 15 years of unparalleled expertise in animal pathology that very few in the country can match. As Director of Chaitanya Laboratories and a distinguished Diplomat of the International Board of Toxicologic Pathology (IBTP), he is the scientific backbone and guiding force behind every PVD diagnostic report. His mentorship shapes junior pathologists with a standard of excellence that defines PVD's reputation for accuracy. When PVD promises 24–48 hour results you can trust — it's Dr. Bagal's rigour that stands behind that promise.

Postdoctoral Research Experience, United States | Veterinary Genetics & Molecular Biotechnology

Few scientists in India command the intersection of veterinary genetics and molecular biotechnology with the authority that Dr. Hitesh N. Pawar does. Armed with a Ph.D. in Animal Biotechnology and rare postdoctoral research experience from the United States, he returned to India not merely to practice science — but to transform an entire diagnostic frontier. As co-founder of Verity Vet Laboratories, he architected PVD's DNA testing and genetic diagnostics programme from the ground up, creating India's most accessible platform for breed identification, hereditary disease screening, and parentage verification. Whether serving thoroughbred stud farms, cattle breeders, or first-time pet owners, his work ensures that genetics is no longer a luxury of elite institutions — it is a diagnostic right for every animal in India.

Molecular Diagnostics & Zoonotic Disease Research

Dr. Namita Mitra-Pawar is a rare force in veterinary science — a distinguished microbiologist, researcher, and diagnostic pioneer who sits at the cutting edge of infectious disease, molecular diagnostics, and zoonotic pathogen surveillance. Holding the extraordinary distinction of being a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Microbiology (Virology) — one of the most elite credentials in veterinary science globally — she brings world-class expertise in RT-PCR diagnostics, mycobacterial infections, and emerging animal-human interface diseases to PVD’s molecular diagnostic programmes. In 2026, she was part of the landmark research team that published the first documented case of fatal pulmonary tuberculosis in a domestic cat in India caused by Mycobacterium orygis — a zoonotic pathogen of global significance. This groundbreaking work, connecting clinical pathology with advanced molecular confirmation, stands as a defining contribution to companion animal medicine and disease surveillance in South Asia. Through PVD, she bridges cutting-edge laboratory science with frontline veterinary practice.

Vet Pathologist, Chaitanya Laboratories | Under guidance of Dr. Akaram Bagal

Trained under the direct mentorship of one of India's finest — Dr. Akaram Bagal himself — Dr. Mayuri R. Wakekar brings exceptional precision and dedication to veterinary pathology at Chaitanya Laboratories. In just 4+ years, she has built deep expertise across both livestock and companion animal diagnostics, managing the rigorous day-to-day clinical pathology that keeps PVD's 24–48 hour turnaround promise intact. From CBC analysis and biochemistry panels to cytology readings and microbial assessments, her meticulous eye for detail is a pillar of PVD's diagnostic accuracy. A rising star mentored by the best.