Dr. Nitin Sood
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Dr. Nitin Sood

Vice Chairman — Hematology

Hematologist & Medical Oncologist

Medanta — The Medicity Gurgaon, India 28+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Nitin Sood

Dr. Nitin Sood is Vice Chairman of the Hematology department at Medanta — The Medicity in Gurgaon, one of India's leading tertiary-care institutions. With over 28 years of clinical experience, he is a highly trained hematologist and medical oncologist holding advanced qualifications including FRCPath, MRCPath, and MRCP (UK). His credentials reflect a rigorous educational pathway: MBBS from Mysore University (1998), MD in General Medicine and DNB in Internal Medicine from Delhi University (both 2002), and specialized training in clinical hematology through a CCT qualification completed in the United Kingdom.

Dr. Sood's clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of hematologic malignancies and benign blood disorders. He has extensive experience managing acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes. He is particularly skilled in bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, including haploidentical transplant approaches, as well as the management of bleeding and clotting disorders, hemophilia, sickle cell disease, thalassemias, and aplastic anemia. His practice reflects both diagnostic acumen and therapeutic sophistication, supported by high patient volumes and contemporary clinical protocols.

Dr. Sood regularly treats patients from across the Gulf region, Africa, and the broader international community who seek specialized hematology and oncology care. His fluency in English and Hindi, combined with Medanta's robust international patient services, ensures seamless communication and coordinated care for overseas patients. He understands the complexities of traveling for treatment and tailors clinical schedules and follow-up arrangements accordingly.

Medanta — The Medicity is accredited by NABH and JCI, with state-of-the-art hematology laboratories, dedicated stem cell transplant units, and on-site oncology services. The hospital's location in Gurgaon provides excellent connectivity via Delhi, and the institution maintains dedicated international patient coordinators who assist with visa facilitation, accommodation, and treatment logistics. For international patients seeking expert hematology and oncology care in India, Dr. Sood's profile at Medanta represents a compelling combination of clinical depth, institutional infrastructure, and patient-centered support.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Nitin Sood

  • Acute Leukemia
  • Chronic Leukemia
  • Lymphomas
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
  • Hemophilia
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Thalassemias
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Amyloidosis
  • Complicated Anemias

Areas of Interest

  • Acute Leukemia
  • Chronic Leukemia
  • Lymphomas
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
  • Hemophilia Management
  • Sickle Cell Disease
  • Thalassemias
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Qualifications

  • MBBSMysore University, 1998
  • MD (General Medicine)Delhi University, 2002
  • DNB (Internal Medicine), 2002
  • CCT (Haemato Oncology)United Kingdom
  • FRCPath
  • MRCPath
  • MRCP (UK)

Work Experience

  • Vice Chairman, Hematology Department — Medanta — The Medicity, Gurgaon
  • Senior Residency in General Medicine — Safdarjung Hospital, New Delhi
  • Clinical Hematology Training — United Kingdom
  • MD Medicine Programme — Delhi University, New Delhi

Certifications (7)

  • MBBS

    Mysore University — 1998

  • MD (General Medicine)

    Delhi University — 2002

  • DNB (Internal Medicine)

    National Board of Examinations — 2002

  • CCT (Haemato Oncology)

    United Kingdom

  • FRCPath (Fellow of Royal College of Pathologists)

    Royal College of Pathologists

  • MRCPath (Member of Royal College of Pathologists)

    Royal College of Pathologists

  • MRCP (UK)

    Royal College of Physicians

Memberships (0)

    Research Papers & Publications (5)

    Clinical Outcomes of Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation in Acute Leukemia

    Indian Journal of Hematology & Blood Transfusion2015

    Management of Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Current Evidence and Practice

    Journal of Hematologic Malignancies2018

    Bleeding Disorders and Clotting Abnormalities in South Asian Populations

    Blood Reviews2016

    Stem Cell Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma: Long-term Outcomes

    Indian Journal of Medical Research2017

    Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease: Epidemiology and Treatment Advances

    International Journal of Hematology2019

    Procedures

    Bone Marrow Transplantation Haploidentical Stem Cell TransplantAutologous Stem Cell TransplantationAllogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant Hematology Diagnostics and Blood Smear AnalysisBone Marrow Biopsy and AspirationHemophilia Management and Clotting Factor TherapyChemotherapy for Leukemia and Lymphomas Targeted Therapy for Multiple MyelomaManagement of Myelodysplastic Syndromes

    Frequently Asked Questions

    International patients can book a consultation through Gaf Healthcare by submitting their medical history and test reports via our online portal. Dr. Sood offers both video consultations and in-person appointments at Medanta. Patients can communicate with our team via WhatsApp, email, or phone to arrange the consultation timing and receive preliminary document review before the formal appointment.