Dr. Dhaarani J

Dr. Dhaarani J is a Consultant Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist at Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre in Chennai, bringing over 13 years of dedicated clinical experience to the care of children with blood disorders and childhood cancers. She holds an MD from PGIMER Chandigarh, one of India's most prestigious medical institutions, and is fellowship-trained by the National Board of Examinations and the Indian Academy of Paediatrics in paediatric hemato-oncology. Her clinical journey spans more than 5 years of independent specialist practice, during which she has developed deep expertise in managing complex haematological and oncological conditions in children.

Dr. Dhaarani specializes in paediatric bone marrow transplantation, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation, and the treatment of conditions including paediatric leukemia, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and aplastic anemia. Her clinical work extends to primary immunodeficiencies and rare paediatric syndromes with genetic and autoimmune underpinnings. She has published over 70 peer-reviewed articles, case reports, and clinical studies, establishing herself as an active contributor to paediatric hemato-oncology literature. In 2023, she served as Organising Secretary of PHOCON, the national conference for paediatric hemato-oncology experts, reflecting her standing within the Indian paediatric oncology community.

Dr. Dhaarani regularly treats international patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia who seek advanced paediatric cancer and blood disorder care. She brings compassionate, family-centered communication and is fluent in English, Hindi, and Tamil, ensuring that families from diverse backgrounds feel supported throughout treatment. Her international patient experience encompasses complex cases requiring long-term follow-up, donor coordination for transplantation, and multidisciplinary symptom management.

At Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, a NABH-accredited tertiary care facility in Chennai, Dr. Dhaarani benefits from state-of-the-art paediatric oncology infrastructure, dedicated ICU beds, experienced nursing support, and robust coordination for international families. The institute is well-equipped for bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, with seamless integration of supportive care, infectious disease expertise, and nutritional rehabilitation. For international patients and their families, Dr. Rela Institute offers dedicated patient liaison services, English-speaking staff, and accommodation support, making Chennai an accessible destination for paediatric hemato-oncology care.