For 45 years, Dr. Jariwala Laboratory & Diagnostics has been a trusted name in diagnostic healthcare, serving generations of patients and contributing to the evolving field of laboratory medicine.

Behind this journey is Dr. Harshad Jariwala, a medical professional whose career has been shaped by education, scientific curiosity, teaching, and a deep commitment to diagnostic medicine.

From his early academic journey at Bombay University to his work in Microbiology at one of Mumbai’s leading medical institutions, and eventually to establishing Dr. Jariwala Laboratory in 1981, his story is closely connected with the growth of diagnostic laboratory services in Mumbai.

Today, the laboratory’s journey represents more than four decades of diagnostic experience—a legacy built on knowledge, scientific expertise, technological advancement and trust.

From Medical Education to Microbiology

Dr. Harshad Jariwala began his medical journey with his MBBS from Bombay University in 1974.

In the same year, he further developed his interest in laboratory medicine by pursuing a postgraduate Diploma in Pathology and Bacteriology from C.P.S., Parel, Mumbai.

His academic journey continued with specialization in Microbiology. In 1978, he earned his Doctorate in Medicine (MD) in Microbiology, developing a strong foundation in an area of medicine that plays a fundamental role in understanding infectious diseases, microorganisms and laboratory diagnosis.

Microbiology would go on to become an important part of his professional career and the scientific foundation of the laboratory he would establish a few years later.

A Career in Teaching and Medical Science

Before establishing his own laboratory, Dr. Jariwala was involved in medical education at Grant Medical College, Mumbai, where he served first as a Lecturer and subsequently as a Reader in Microbiology.

Teaching at a medical institution provides an environment where scientific knowledge, clinical understanding and continuous learning come together.

For Dr. Jariwala, this phase of his career helped build experience not only as a medical professional but also as an educator and specialist in Microbiology.

His exposure to medical education and laboratory science would become an important part of the foundation on which he later built his diagnostic practice.

1981: The Beginning of Dr. Jariwala Laboratory

In 1981, Dr. Harshad Jariwala took a significant step in his professional journey by establishing Dr. Jariwala Laboratory.

What began as the vision of a medical professional with a strong academic background in Microbiology evolved into a diagnostic laboratory serving patients with a wide range of laboratory investigation requirements.

Over the decades, the laboratory has expanded its diagnostic capabilities to include both routine and specialized laboratory investigations.

The journey from 1981 to today reflects a simple but important principle:

Diagnostic medicine must continue to evolve.

Medical science does not remain static. Testing methods, technologies and scientific understanding continue to advance.

A diagnostic laboratory therefore needs to grow alongside them.

Building Expertise Beyond Routine Testing

One of the distinguishing aspects of Dr. Jariwala’s professional legacy is the laboratory’s focus on specialized areas of diagnostic medicine.

Dr. Jariwala Laboratory has developed expertise across areas including:

• Clinical Pathology
• Microbiology
• Abnormal Haemoglobins
• Cancer Diagnostics
• Molecular Diagnostics
• Autoimmune Diagnostics
• Routine and specialized laboratory investigations

These areas represent different and often highly specialized aspects of laboratory medicine.

From examining blood and other clinical samples to identifying microorganisms, investigating abnormal haemoglobins and supporting the diagnosis of complex conditions through molecular and autoimmune investigations, laboratory diagnostics can provide physicians with essential information for patient care.

The Importance of Microbiology in His Journey

Microbiology holds a particularly important place in Dr. Harshad Jariwala’s professional background.

His MD specialization in Microbiology and his teaching experience in the subject provided him with a strong scientific foundation in the study of microorganisms and their relationship with human health.

Microbiology is an important component of modern diagnostic medicine. Laboratory investigations can help identify microorganisms and provide information that assists healthcare professionals in evaluating infections and determining appropriate clinical management.

Dr. Jariwala’s academic and professional association with Microbiology therefore became an important part of the scientific identity of the laboratory he founded.

From Pathology to Molecular Diagnostics

The field of laboratory diagnostics has changed dramatically over the past several decades.

When Dr. Jariwala Laboratory began its journey in 1981, diagnostic medicine was already an essential component of healthcare. Since then, laboratory science has continued to evolve, with increasingly sophisticated techniques becoming part of modern diagnostics.

Today, diagnostic laboratories may use a combination of traditional laboratory investigations and advanced technologies depending on the test being performed.

Areas such as molecular diagnostics, autoimmune diagnostics and specialized cancer investigations demonstrate how far laboratory medicine has progressed.

The continued presence of these capabilities within the laboratory’s diagnostic portfolio reflects the importance of adapting to developments in medical science while maintaining the fundamentals of reliable laboratory testing.

45 Years of Trust

Four and a half decades is a significant period in healthcare.

Over the years, generations of patients have interacted with diagnostic laboratories for everything from routine blood investigations to specialized medical tests.

For a diagnostic institution, longevity is not simply about the number of years on a calendar.

It represents years of interaction with patients, doctors, families and healthcare professionals.

At Jariwala Laboratory & Diagnostics, the 45 Years of Trust milestone reflects the journey that began with Dr. Harshad Jariwala’s vision in 1981 and has continued through changing generations, technologies and healthcare requirements.

The laboratory’s story is therefore also a story of continuity.

A Legacy Built on Knowledge

Dr. Harshad Jariwala’s career brings together several aspects of medical science:

Medical education.
Microbiology.
Teaching.
Laboratory medicine.
Scientific specialization.
Diagnostic practice.

His academic qualifications provided the foundation. His teaching experience added another dimension to his professional journey. Establishing his own laboratory in 1981 created an opportunity to bring that knowledge and experience into diagnostic practice.

Over the years, the laboratory has continued to operate across a broad spectrum of diagnostic services.

Continuing the Vision

The healthcare landscape of Mumbai has changed considerably since 1981.

The city has grown, medical technology has advanced and patients today have access to diagnostic investigations that were not available in the same form decades ago.

Yet the fundamental purpose of a diagnostic laboratory remains unchanged:

To provide useful laboratory information that helps healthcare professionals understand a patient’s health.

Dr. Jariwala Laboratory & Diagnostics continues its journey with this foundation, combining its experience with contemporary diagnostic capabilities.

The next generation of the Jariwala family, including Dr. Pratik Jariwala, continues to be associated with the laboratory’s ongoing journey, carrying forward the legacy established by Dr. Harshad Jariwala.

Dr. Harshad Jariwala — A Journey in Diagnostic Medicine

Looking back at Dr. Harshad Jariwala’s professional journey, the milestones tell a story of continuous learning and commitment to medical science:

1974

MBBS — Bombay University

1974

Postgraduate Diploma in Pathology and Bacteriology — C.P.S., Parel, Mumbai

1978

MD in Microbiology

Professional Career

Lecturer and Reader in Microbiology — Grant Medical College, Mumbai

1981

Established Dr. Jariwala Laboratory

Today

45 Years of Trust in Diagnostic Healthcare

These milestones represent more than academic qualifications and dates. Together, they illustrate the journey of a medical professional who developed his career around laboratory science and eventually created a diagnostic institution that has continued for more than four decades.

Looking Ahead: The Future of Diagnostics

The future of healthcare will increasingly depend on the ability to combine medical expertise with scientific and technological advancement.

Molecular testing, automation, digital reporting, specialized diagnostics and other developments continue to transform the laboratory medicine landscape.

As diagnostic science progresses, the foundation remains the same: knowledge, accuracy, responsible laboratory practices and a commitment to patients and healthcare professionals.

The journey that began with Dr. Harshad Jariwala in 1981 continues to provide the foundation for Jariwala Laboratory & Diagnostics today.

45 Years of Trust. One Continuing Legacy.

Dr. Harshad Jariwala’s story is ultimately a story of medical education, scientific specialization and entrepreneurship in healthcare.

From completing his MBBS in 1974 and specializing in Microbiology, to teaching at Grant Medical College and establishing Dr. Jariwala Laboratory in 1981, his professional journey has been closely connected with the development of diagnostic laboratory services.

Over 45 years later, the name Jariwala Laboratory & Diagnostics continues to represent a legacy that began with that vision.

As the laboratory looks toward the future, it carries with it the experience of the past and the responsibility of continuing to evolve with modern diagnostic medicine.

Dr. Harshad Jariwala

Director, Dr. Jariwala Laboratory & Diagnostics

45 Years of Trust.

About Dr. Harshad Jariwala

Dr. Harshad Jariwala is a medical professional and the founder and Director of Dr. Jariwala Laboratory & Diagnostics.

He completed his MBBS from Bombay University in 1974, followed by a postgraduate Diploma in Pathology and Bacteriology from C.P.S., Parel, Mumbai, and an MD in Microbiology in 1978.

He subsequently served as a Lecturer and Reader in Microbiology at Grant Medical College, Mumbai, before establishing Dr. Jariwala Laboratory in 1981.

His professional journey has been closely associated with Microbiology, Clinical Pathology and specialized laboratory diagnostics, contributing to the foundation and development of the Jariwala Laboratory legacy.