Best Hematology Oncology Doctors in India for Australians

Dr Mallikarjun Kalashetty is a lead oncohematologist at Manipal Hospitals. He specialise in bone marrow transplantation for complex blood cancers and disorders.

• Performs allogenic bone marrow transplants using healthy stem cells from a donor
• Treats acute lymphoblastic leukemia and Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Manages non-cancerous blood disorders including aplastic anemia
• Focuses on related donor procedures to improve patient compatibility and outcomes
• Member of professional hematology and oncology associations

The doctor is a distinguished oncologist serving as the chairman of the Division of Medical & Paediatric Oncology, Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplant at a leading hospital. Specializing in the treatment of organ-specific cancers, leukemias, and lymphomas, the doctor has a strong focus on chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants. With extensive experience in managing solid tumors and hematological malignancies, the doctor has held significant positions at prominent hospitals, including head of department roles and senior consultancy positions. The doctor completed medical education with an MBBS, MD, and DM from prestigious universities.

Dr Gaurav Kharya is a board-certified specialist at Artemis Hospitals. He focuses exclusively on bone marrow transplants for children with blood cancers and rare disorders.

• Specialises in treating paediatric leukemia, lymphoma, and Burkitt lymphoma
• Expert in bone marrow transplantation for children with aplastic anaemia
• Provides targeted care for young patients with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma
• Board-certified in paediatric haematology-oncology
• Practices at one of India's leading multi-specialty healthcare institutions

Dr Girish Badarkhe is a specialist in blood cancers and bone marrow transplants at the HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He holds a DM in Clinical Hematology from the prestigious Medical College, Calcutta.

• Treats leukemia, multiple myeloma, and various types of lymphoma
• Performs complex bone marrow transplants, including haploidentical and unrelated donor cases
• Uses immunotherapy protocols and CAR T-cell therapy to target cancer cells
• Holds an MD in Pathology, providing deep insight into disease diagnosis
• Recognised with multiple awards for professionalism and clinical excellence

Dr Munirathnam is a specialist paediatric haematologist-oncologist at Global Hospital Mumbai, focusing on life-saving bone marrow transplants for children.

• Specialises in treating paediatric blood cancers including leukaemia and Burkitt’s lymphoma
• Performs bone marrow transplants to treat childhood aplastic anaemia and advanced lymphoma
• Uses specific paediatric protocols for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia management
• Practises at Global Hospital Mumbai, a leading centre for complex paediatric transplants

The doctor holds an MD in Radiation Oncology and serves as a consultant. Specializing in advanced cancer treatment techniques, the doctor offers services including Tomotherapy-H, Linear Accelerator, and Brachytherapy. These modalities are utilized to deliver precise radiation therapy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and enhancing treatment efficacy.

The doctor completed an MD in Internal Medicine at Shyam Shah Medical College and held a Senior Residency in the same department. Following this, the doctor served as Registrar in Medical Oncology at Jawaharlal Nehru Cancer Hospital. The doctor completed DNB training in Medical Oncology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital.

During the Senior Residency, the doctor lectured at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS and presented research on Stomach Cancer at the Gastrointestinal Cancer Symposium by the American Society of Clinical Oncology. The doctor specializes in the molecular basis of cancer and targeted therapies.

Dr Dharma Choudhary leads the Bone Marrow Transplant Department at BLK Super Speciality Hospital, focusing on allogeneic transplants and graft-versus-host disease management.

• Trained in Canada through the Blood and Marrow Transplantation Research Program
• Earned an MD in Clinical Hematology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences
• Manages graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) – a condition where donor cells attack the patient
• Authored over 20 scientific studies and publications on bone marrow transplantation
• Life member of the Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine