Dr. Rahul Naithani
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Dr. Rahul Naithani

Chief of Hematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant

Clinical Hematologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist

Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, India 15+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Rahul Naithani

Dr. Rahul Naithani is Chief of Hematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant at Artemis Hospital in Gurgaon, India. A clinical hematologist with over 15 years of specialized experience, he holds an MD in Paediatric Medicine, a DM in Clinical Hematology, a Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation, and FRCP credentials from the Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh. His educational foundation includes training at premier institutions such as AIIMS New Delhi, The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in Memphis.

Dr. Naithani has established himself as a leader in hematologic oncology through his clinical depth and technical expertise. He has successfully performed over 650 bone marrow transplants across diverse indications including allogeneic, autologous, and haploidentical transplantation. His practice encompasses the full spectrum of hematologic malignancies—acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas, multiple myeloma, and myelodysplastic syndromes—as well as pediatric thalassemia management. He is the Executive Editor of the Indian Journal of Hematology & Blood Transfusion and an Executive Committee Member of the Indian Society of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine, reflecting his leadership in advancing the field through research and professional advocacy.

International patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia increasingly seek Dr. Naithani's care, drawn by his reputation for meticulous patient assessment and compassionate clinical practice. He coordinates closely with Gaf Healthcare to facilitate smooth consultation booking, pre-treatment planning, and follow-up care for patients traveling from abroad. His multilingual team and experience with international patient logistics ensure a seamless experience from initial consultation through post-transplant recovery.

Artemis Hospital, where Dr. Naithani leads the hematology and transplant service, is a NABH-accredited facility in Gurgaon equipped with advanced diagnostic laboratories, dedicated BMT units, and comprehensive ICU support. The hospital's international patient services desk, established protocols for visa facilitation, and partnerships with medical tourism facilitators like Gaf Healthcare make it an accessible destination for complex hematologic care. International patients benefit from English-language clinical teams, pre-arrival documentation review, and transparent cost estimation.

Patients seeking bone marrow transplantation or advanced hematology care should know that Dr. Naithani's multidisciplinary approach—combining rigorous patient selection, cutting-edge transplant protocols, and evidence-based supportive care—has yielded consistently strong outcomes across a large, diverse patient population. Gaf Healthcare's partnership with his practice enables coordinated medical tourism, allowing international patients to access world-standard hematologic and transplant care at competitive costs.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Rahul Naithani

  • Acute Leukemia
  • Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
  • Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia
  • Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes
  • Pediatric Thalassemia
  • Aplastic Anemia
  • Severe Combined Immunodeficiency

Areas of Interest

  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Acute Leukemia
  • Chronic Leukemia
  • Lymphoma
  • Multiple Myeloma
  • Pediatric Thalassemia
  • Myelodysplastic Syndromes Treatment

Qualifications

  • MDPaediatric
  • DMClinical Hematology
  • FellowshipBone Marrow Transplantation
  • FRCPRoyal College of Physicians, Edinburgh

Work Experience

  • Chief of Hematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant — Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, India — Present
  • Senior Hematologist & BMT Specialist — Max Healthcare — Established the Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant program (joined 2011)
  • Clinical Hematology Fellowship — Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto, Canada
  • Advanced BMT Training — St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memphis, USA
  • MD Training — AIIMS New Delhi, India

Certifications (4)

  • FRCP (Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians)

    Royal College of Physicians, Edinburgh

  • DM in Clinical Hematology

    Indian Institution

  • MD in Paediatric Medicine

    Indian Institution

  • Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation

    International Training Program

Memberships (2)

  • Executive Editor — Indian Journal of Hematology & Blood Transfusion
  • Executive Committee Member — Indian Society of Hematology & Transfusion Medicine

Research Papers & Publications (5)

Outcomes of Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation in Acute Leukemia: A Single-Centre Experience

Indian Journal of Hematology & Blood Transfusion2019

Haploidentical Transplantation in Myelodysplastic Syndromes: Long-term Follow-up and Prognostic Factors

Bone Marrow Transplantation2017

Pediatric Thalassemia Major: Current Approaches to Curative Therapy and Quality of Life

Indian Journal of Pediatrics2018

Graft-versus-Host Disease Prevention in Matched Unrelated Donor Transplants: Protocol Standardization and Clinical Outcomes

Leukemia Research2020

Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation in Multiple Myeloma: Patient Selection and Long-term Outcomes

Journal of Hematologic Malignancies2016

Procedures

Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation Unrelated Donor Stem Cell TransplantationPeripheral Blood Stem Cell Mobilization and CollectionHematopoietic Stem Cell RescueGVHD Prophylaxis and ManagementBone Marrow Biopsy and AspirationFlow Cytometry for Hematologic MalignanciesChimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy Coordination

Frequently Asked Questions

International patients can book a consultation through Gaf Healthcare's portal or by contacting the Artemis Hospital international desk directly via WhatsApp, email, or phone. Gaf Healthcare offers flexible consultation options including video consultations for initial assessment, document review, and treatment planning. Most international consultations are completed within 48–72 hours, and Dr. Naithani provides detailed medical recommendations and cost transparency prior to travel.