Physiology
Contact & Location
Location
Within the College:
Second Floor, New College Building Department of Physiology.
Within the Hospital (if applicable):
Yoga OPD: F12 Lower Ground Floor, Hospital Building.
Contact Details
Departmental Email ID:
[email protected]
Department Timings
Monday – Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Teaching Staff
| Sr. No. | Name | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Lalita Chandan | Professor & Head |
| 2 | Dr. Bhakti Kharate | Additional Professor |
| 3 | Dr. Mukta Bidikar | Additional Professor |
| 4 | Dr. Sarika Puri | Additional Professor |
| 5 | Dr. Barani Balasubramanian | Senior Resident |
| 6 | Dr. Nikhil Narvekar | Junior Resident |
| 7 | Dr. Pankaj Kumar | Junior Resident |
| 8 | Dr. Shilpi Suman | Junior Resident |
| 9 | Dr. Parul Kaushal | Junior Resident |
| 10 | Dr. Megha Mohature | Junior Resident |
| 11 | Dr. Axshar Ahirrao | Junior Resident |
| 12 | Dr. Amit Gupta | Junior Resident |
| 13 | Dr. Kshitija Khillare | Junior Resident |
| 14 | Dr. Oviyaa T. S. | Junior Resident |
| 15 | Dr. Ankit Patel | Junior Resident |
| 16 | Dr. Tushar Patil | Junior Resident |
| 17 | Dr. Nikita Paliwal | House Officer |
Non Teaching Staff
| Sr. No. | Name of the Staff | Designation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mrs. Devika Sawant. | Lab Tech |
| 2 | Miss Arya Tambe | Clerk |
About the Department
Department of Physiology started on 15th November 2015 . It was established under the headship of Dr. Brinda Venkataman, with her team comprises of Dr. Sunada Kirtikar, Dr. Bhakti Kharate, Dr. Mukta Bidikar and Dr. Sarika Puri.
On 15th June 2015 MCI gave letter of permission to start HBT medical college with 150 MBBS Student and on 1st August 2015 first batch of undergraduate students joined the course.
Dr. Lalita Chandan joined as Professor& Head of the department on 1 st July 2018. She was instrumental in starting course in MD Physiology and letter of permission, for the same was obtained in 2019 for five MD seats of Dr. Lalita Chandan.
Following Clinical services are provided by the department:
- Yoga OPD was started in 2016.
- Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology service ware started in 2021.
Vision and Mission
Vision
To be a department leading in education and research, dedicated to understanding of human body, fostering clinical diagnostic ability and producing medical graduates & specialists to meet global challenges in healthcare and education.
Mission
The Department of Physiology strives towards excellence in undergraduate & postgraduate training using learner-centered innovative teaching strategies, providing holistic health care and functional diagnostic support to patients and to substantiate it with evidence based research practices.
Facilities
- Haematology Laboratory
- Clinical Laboratory
- Amphibian Laboratory
- Mammalian Laboratory
- Research Laboratory
Classroom Facilities
- 1 Lecture theatre of capacity for 250 students.
- 3 Demo rooms of capacity for 75 students each.
- Digital Resources: LCD projectors, Mic & Speaker systems. Medimation software for experimental practicals.
Services / Patient Care
Yoga OPD
The Yoga OPD was started on 12 th April 2016 in Dr RN Cooper Hospital under department of Physiology. Patients suffering from chronic non-communicable diseases and lifestyle diseases are taught specific yogic asana, pranayama, relaxation techniques depending on their ailments. Training is given to patients to continue the practices on a daily basis.
OPD Time: 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM
Day: Every Tuesday
Venue:F12 wing, Lower ground, Dr RN Cooper Hospital, Mumbai.
Clinical Neuroelectrophysiology Laboratory
Laboratory services started on 22 nd June 2021 in Dr RN Cooper Hospital under department of Physiology. Investigations done in Laboratory are Nerve Conduction Studies, Electromyography (EMG), repetitive nerve stimulation, visual Evoked Potential studies.
OPD Time: 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Days: Every Tuesday and Thursday
Location:Second floor, HBTMC College building.
Academic Activities: UG and PG
UG Academic Activities
Theory Number of didactic Lecture :-158
| Sr. No. | Subject | No. of Sessions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Assignment | 03 |
| 2 | Seminars | 08 |
| 3 | Continuous Class Test | 03 |
| 4 | Early Clinical Exposure | 36 |
| 5 | Aligned and Integrated Lectures | 45 |
Practical
Total Practical hours :- 310
| SR.NO | SUBJECT | NO OF SESSION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Home Assignment | 02 |
| 2 | Certifiable Skills | 10 |
| 3 | SVL Activity | 02 |
| 4 | AETCOM | 02 |
PG Academic Activities:
| SR.NO | SUBJECT | NO OF SESSION |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seminar | 18 |
| 2 | Journal Club | 04 |
| 3 | Microteachings | 23 |
| 4 | Posting | Psychiatry, Medicine, Pathology, ENT |
| 5 | Assessment | Part Exam, Preliminary Examination |
Publications and Ongoing Projects
| SR.NO | TITLE | Authors from the institute | JOURNAL DETAILS | JOURNAL INDEXED WITH WHICH INDEXING AGENCY |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A Study of Different Recovery Position of Heart rate recovery and its comparison between Physically Active and Sedentary Males after Submaximal Exercise. | Dr. Lalita Chandan, Kudrat Bhangu, Varun Gupta | International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research 2024;16 (10); 989-997 | Embase |
| 2 | Effect of 12 Weeks Practice of Slow Breathing Pranayama on Cardiac Autonomic balance in Healthy Young Volunteers. | Dr. Lalita Chandan, Anupkumar D. Dhanvijay et al. | Int.Phy. 2025;13(1):15-21 | Embase |
| 3 | Enhancing quality in theory paper writing for first MBBS students | Dr. Bhakti Kharate, Dr. Mukta Bidikar, Dr. Lalita Chandan | European Journal of cardiovascular medicine April 2024 | Embase |
| 4 | A cross-sectional study of hypertension and associated factors in young MBBS students at a tertiary care institute. | Aditya Saran (3 rd year MBBS), Dr. Sarika Puri, Dr. Lalita Chandan | Research journal of pharmaceutical, biological and chemical sciences Nov-Dec 2024 | Embase |
| 5 | Effect of a 10-Week Tailored Lifestyle Intervention on Anthropometric Outcomes among Indian Women with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Attending a Tertiary Care Outpatient Clinic. | Dr. Bhakti Kharate, Dr. Harshita HB | Journal of Contemporary Clinical Practice. 2025 Oct;11(10):254-261. | Embase |
| 6 | Comparative study of lung function in Premenopausal and Postmenopausal women: A Cross-sectional Analysis | Dr. Barani Balasubramanian, Dr. Munira Hirkani, Saakshi Singh (4 th year MBBS) | Journal of Applied Physiology | EMBASE Scopus PubMed |
ICMR STS PROJECT
| SR.NO | TOPIC | STUDENTS NAME | GUIDE'S NAME |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Early Identification and Analysis of Factors contributing to Refractive in School going Children. | Ibrahim Ansari 3rd MBBS (Part 1) | Dr. Lalita Chandan, Professor & Head, Department of Physiology |
| 2 | Association of corrected QT interval with Glycemic control in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A cross-sectional study. | Komal Dhayalkar 3rd MBBS (Part 1) | Dr. Mukta Bidikar Additional Professor Department of Physiology |
| 3 | A cross sectional study to compare the BMI and dietary habits of hostellers and day scholar students of Medical college in Metropolitan city. | Ms. Mansi Verma 3rd MBBS (Part 2) | Dr. Sarika Puri Additional Professor Department of Physiology |
Achievements and Awards
- Dr. Lalita Chandan was Guest Speaker for Communication Skills Workshop for postgraduate students at HBTMC in 2022.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan was invited as a Judge at Zenith, Students Conference at Rajiv Gandhi Medical College, Kalwa, in 2022.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan was invited as a Judge at Trinity, Students Conference at Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Sion Hospital, in 2023.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan presented a Guest Lecture on “The Role of Lifestyle & Nutrition” at G.S. Medical College, organized by the Department of Medicine for postgraduate students in 2022.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan was Chief Guest and Lead Speaker on the occasion of World Women’s Day at ECGS Central Government Office, Andheri East, and delivered a talk on “Women’s Health and Importance of Lifestyle” on 8th March 2023.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan was invited as Chairperson at the International Physiology Conference ICONBAP 2024 at BJMC, Ahmedabad.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan delivered a Guest Lecture at MGM Medical College, Kamothe, on the topic “Clinical Physiology: Boon or Bane” on 22nd November 2023.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan was invited as Chief Guest and Speaker at Karmaveer Dadasaheb Gaikwad Sanskrit Kendra for Women’s Day celebration and delivered a Guest Talk on “Women’s Health and Lifestyle” on 30th March 2024.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan was invited as a Guest Speaker at Rotary’s Shruti School for Deaf, Juhu, on 9th February 2024. She delivered a lecture on “Childhood Nutrition and Lifestyle Changes” to mothers of deaf children.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan was invited as a Guest Speaker to conduct a workshop on “Experiential Learning” at VPMC, Nashik, under the aegis of APPI Nashik Chapter.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan was invited as a PhD Examiner at MUHS.
- The Department received the “Cleanliness Award” on 15th June 2024 on the occasion of the 9th Foundation Day of HBTMC & Dr. R.N. Cooper Hospital.
- Dr. Lalita Chandan and Dr. Bhakti Kharate were felicitated by IMA for their scholarship work.
- Dr. Bhakti Kharate was a Speaker at the CME “Navigating Vertigo” at HBTMC on the Physiology of the Vestibular Apparatus.
- Dr. Bhakti Kharate delivered a Guest Lecture on “Lifestyle and Wellness” for undergraduate students at the Foundation Course conducted at Vasantrao Pawar Medical College, Nashik.
- Dr. Bhakti Kharate presented a paper at the Staff Research and Welfare Society, HBTMC.
- Dr. Mukta Bidikar delivered a Guest Lecture titled “Prescribing Peace: Yoga for Stress Management in Medicine” at K.J. Somaiya Medical College, Mumbai, and a session on “Deep Dive Into Cross-Sectional Research” for IMA.
- Dr. Mukta Bidikar delivered a Guest Lecture on “Deep Dive Into Cross-Sectional Research” for the IMA Students Wing.
- Dr. Mukta Bidikar was invited as a Resource Person and gave a presentation at the “Integrative Medicine Consortium” in 2024.
- Best Teacher Award under the category of Assistant Professor was awarded to Dr. Sarika Santosh Puri on 5th September 2023 on the occasion of Teacher’s Day by the Staff Research and Welfare Society of HBTMC, Mumbai.
- Dr. Sarika Santosh Puri was felicitated for exemplary work as a Student Welfare Coordinator and for providing Clinical Neurophysiology services on 15th June 2024 on the occasion of the 9th Foundation Day of the institute.
- Under the aegis of the “Bahishaal Shikshan Mandal Scheme” of MUHS, Nashik, two lectures were organized on De-addiction and Stress Management.
- Dr. Sarika Puri conducted an interactive lecture and demonstration on “Visual Evoked Potential” as an interdepartmental academic activity with the Ophthalmology Department on 11th August 2025.
- Dr. Sarika Puri delivered an interactive case discussion at the “Nerve Conduction Study Workshop” at BJ Government Medical College, Pune, on 22nd June 2026.
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