ChamberDr. Nasrin Chowdhury
MBBS, MD (Biochemistry), FCPS
Pathologist
Pahartali, Chittagong
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2 pathologists in Chittagong
About pathologists in Chittagong
A pathologist is a laboratory-based doctor (MBBS with FCPS, MD or M.Phil in Pathology) who diagnoses disease by examining blood, urine, body fluids, tissue and biopsy samples under the microscope and through laboratory tests. In Bangladesh, pathologists lead the diagnostic labs at hospitals and centres such as Popular, Labaid, Ibn Sina and BIRDEM, and they are the doctors behind your CBC, blood sugar, lipid profile, liver and kidney function, thyroid, dengue, hepatitis, biopsy and histopathology reports. Most patients meet a pathologist indirectly through their lab report, but a direct consultation is needed for procedures like FNAC (needle aspiration of a lump or thyroid swelling), bone marrow study, and when a clinician wants help interpreting confusing or abnormal results. In a consultation the pathologist reviews your symptoms and existing reports, performs or arranges the right tests, and explains what the findings mean. See a pathologist when your treating doctor advises a biopsy, FNAC or specialised lab work-up, or when you need an accurate, properly supervised diagnostic test before starting treatment.
When should you see a pathologist in Chittagong?
See a pathologist when your doctor advises a biopsy, FNAC or specialised lab investigation, or when you need accurate, properly supervised diagnostic testing and help understanding abnormal lab results before starting treatment.
Conditions treated by pathologists
- Biopsy and histopathology reporting
- FNAC (fine needle aspiration cytology) of lumps and thyroid swelling
- Anaemia and blood disorders (CBC, peripheral blood film)
- Diabetes screening and monitoring (blood glucose, HbA1c)
- Liver and kidney function testing
- Thyroid function tests
- Dengue, typhoid and hepatitis lab diagnosis
- Bone marrow examination for blood cancers
- Infection diagnosis via culture and microbiology
- Cancer and tumour diagnosis from tissue samples
Frequently asked questions about pathologists in Chittagong
How much does a pathologist consultation cost in Chittagong?
In Chittagong, a direct pathologist consultation or report-review fee usually ranges from about 500 to 1,200 BDT. Procedures such as FNAC of a lump typically cost 1,500 to 3,500 BDT depending on the centre, and a biopsy/histopathology report 2,000 to 6,000 BDT. The cost of routine lab tests (CBC, blood sugar, etc.) is charged separately by the diagnostic centre. Government medical college hospitals and BSMMU/BIRDEM are generally cheaper than private centres like Popular and Labaid.
How do I book a pathologist in Chittagong and what should I expect?
Most pathology work in Chittagong is booked through a hospital or diagnostic centre (Popular, Labaid, Ibn Sina, local diagnostic labs) rather than a clinic chamber. Carry your doctor's test request or referral, any earlier reports, and your prescription. For routine tests you simply give a sample (blood, urine) and collect the report later. For FNAC or biopsy review you meet the pathologist in person; the procedure takes only a few minutes, and reports are usually ready within 1 to 5 working days.
Who is the best pathologist in Chittagong?
The best pathologist in Chittagong depends on what you need: a histopathologist for biopsy and cancer reporting, a haematologist for blood disorders, or a clinical/microbiology pathologist for infection work-up. Look for an MBBS doctor with FCPS, MD or M.Phil in Pathology, attached to a reputable centre with a NABL/quality-accredited lab. On our directory you can compare verified pathologists in Chittagong by qualification, years of experience, fee and the centre they work at, so you can choose with confidence.
Can I consult a pathologist online or via telemedicine in Chittagong?
Partly. Lab tests, FNAC and biopsies need a physical sample, so the sample collection must be done in person at a centre in Chittagong (many labs offer home sample collection in major cities). But once your report is ready, you can often get an online or telemedicine consultation to have a pathologist or your treating doctor explain the results, discuss next steps, or get a second opinion. Many BD diagnostic centres now deliver reports digitally and allow follow-up over phone or video.