
Dr. Satya Prakash Yadav
Senior Director — Pediatric Hematology
Pediatric Hematologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
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About Dr. Satya Prakash Yadav
Dr. Satya Prakash Yadav is a Senior Director of Pediatric Hematology at Medanta – The Medicity in Gurgaon, India, with over 32 years of specialized clinical experience. He is recognized as one of India's most accomplished pediatric hematologists and bone marrow transplant specialists, with advanced fellowship training completed at The Children's Hospital at Westmead in Sydney, Australia. His career has been dedicated to making bone marrow transplantation and cellular therapies accessible and affordable to children with life-threatening blood and cancer disorders.
Dr. Yadav has personally led the establishment and management of comprehensive pediatric bone marrow transplant programs across India's leading hospitals. Over his career, he and his teams have performed more than 1,000 blood and marrow transplants and cell therapies, encompassing matched sibling donor, matched unrelated donor, haploidentical, and cord blood transplants. He is a pioneer in advanced cellular therapies in India, including CAR-T cell therapy, virus-specific T-cell therapy, and donor lymphocyte infusions. His clinical expertise spans pediatric thalassemia, sickle cell disease, acute leukemia, aplastic anemia, bone marrow failure syndromes, and inherited immune deficiency disorders.
Dr. Yadav treats a significant international patient population, welcoming families from the Gulf region, North Africa, and South Asia who seek world-standard pediatric hematology and transplant care. He maintains fluency in English and Hindi, facilitating direct communication with diverse patient families. His patient-centered approach emphasizes transparent counseling, realistic outcome expectations, and personalized management plans tailored to each child's clinical and family circumstances.
At Medanta – The Medicity, a leading tertiary-care institution in the National Capital Region, Dr. Yadav operates within a robust infrastructure featuring dedicated pediatric wards, state-of-the-art laboratory and imaging facilities, and a specialized bone marrow transplant unit. The hospital's NABH accreditation, 24/7 critical care capabilities, and international patient services team ensure seamless care coordination for families traveling from overseas. International patients benefit from the hospital's established protocols for visa facilitation, accommodation liaison, and follow-up care coordination.
For international patients seeking specialized pediatric hematology and transplant services, Medanta's location in Gurgaon—served by major international airports and situated in India's health-care hub—offers accessibility, clinical excellence, and significantly lower costs than comparable Western centers, without compromise in care standards.
Conditions Treated by Dr. Satya Prakash Yadav
- Pediatric Acute Leukemia
- Pediatric Thalassemia Major
- Sickle Cell Disease in Children
- Aplastic Anemia in Children
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- Inherited Immune Deficiency Disorders
- Hemophilia and Bleeding Disorders
- Lymphomas in Children
- Solid Tumors with Marrow Involvement
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency
Areas of Interest
- Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant
- Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant
- Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant
- Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
- Pediatric Thalassemia
- Pediatric Sickle Cell Disease
- Pediatric Aplastic Anemia Treatment
- Acute Leukemia
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- CAR-T Cell Therapy
Qualifications
- MBBS —
- DCH —
- DNB —
- Fellow in Paediatric Haematology-Oncology — The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Australia
Work Experience
- Senior Director, Pediatric Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon
- Established pediatric bone marrow transplant program, Fortis Gurugram
- Established pediatric bone marrow transplant program, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi
- Fellow in Paediatric Haematology-Oncology, The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Sydney (2000–2006)
- Trained and mentored over 30 fellows in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology across India
Certifications (5)
MBBS
Diploma in Child Health (DCH)
DNB in Pediatrics
National Board of Examinations, India
Fellow in Paediatric Haematology-Oncology
The Children's Hospital at Westmead, Australia
Hemophilia Academy Fellow
Edinburgh, UK — 2009
Memberships (0)
Research Papers & Publications (5)
Outcomes of Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplantation in Pediatric Acute Leukemia: A Single-Center Experience
Indian Journal of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology — 2018
CAR-T Cell Therapy in Relapsed and Refractory Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Clinical Experience and Long-Term Outcomes
Leukemia & Lymphoma — 2020
Matched Unrelated Donor Transplantation in Pediatric Thalassemia Major: Disease-Free Survival and Organ Toxicity Assessment
Bone Marrow Transplantation — 2017
Virus-Specific T-Cell Therapy for CMV Reactivation Post-Bone Marrow Transplant in Pediatric Patients
Journal of Clinical Immunology — 2019
Inherited Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes in Children: Diagnosis, Management, and Transplant Considerations
Indian Pediatrics — 2021
Procedures
Frequently Asked Questions
International patients can schedule a consultation through Gaf Healthcare's platform by submitting medical records and a brief clinical summary via WhatsApp, email, or the online portal. Dr. Yadav conducts secure video consultations to discuss diagnosis, treatment options, and expected outcomes. Once a patient is accepted for treatment, Gaf Healthcare coordinates all logistics including visa guidance, travel arrangements, and accommodation near Medanta Hospital in Gurgaon. Follow-up consultations post-treatment can be arranged virtually or in-person as needed.
