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About Matched Sibling Donor Transplant doctors in India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
Matched Sibling Donor Transplant doctors
FeaturedDr. Arun Singh Danewa
MBBS, MD (Pediatrics), Pediatric Oncology Training, Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation
Sr. Consultant — Pediatric Hematology, Oncology & BMT · Specialty: Pediatric Hematologist & BMT Specialist
Artemis Hospital Gurgaon, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in Pediatric Hematologist & BMT Specialist
- Senior Consultant — Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram (Present)
- Pediatric Oncology Fellowship, Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
- Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant
- Matched Sibling Donor Transplant for Thalassemia
- Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
Pediatric Hematologist & BMT Specialist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Artemis HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Vikas Dua
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), FNB (Paediatric Hematology Oncology), Fellowship in Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant, Outreach Programme in Paediatric BMT
Principal Director & Head — Paediatric Haematology, Haemato-Oncology & BMT · Specialty: Pediatric Hematologist & BMT Specialist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Pediatric Hematologist & BMT Specialist
- Principal Director & Head — Paediatric Haematology, Haemato-Oncology and BMT, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon (Present)
- Senior Consultant — Paediatric Hemato-Oncology and BMT, Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon
Expertise & Procedures
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
- Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant
- Haploidentical Paediatric Stem Cell Transplant
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
Pediatric Hematologist & BMT Specialist Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Dharma Choudhary
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Clinical Haematology)
Chairman — Haemato Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant · Specialty: Haemato-Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India23+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 23+ years of experience in Haemato-Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
- Chairman, Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi — Present
- Director & HOD, Blood & Marrow Transplant, Sanar International Hospital, Gurgaon, Haryana
Expertise & Procedures
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant
- Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
- Bone Marrow Harvest and Evaluation
Haemato-Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Experience: 23+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Divya Doval
MBBS, MRCPCH, Fellowship in CAR-T Cell Therapy, Fellowship in Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant
Senior Consultant — Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant · Specialty: Haemato-Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India11+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 11+ years of experience in Haemato-Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
- Senior Consultant — Centre for Bone Marrow Transplant, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi (Present)
- Consultant — Blood & Marrow Transplant, Sanar International Hospital, Gurgaon, Haryana
Expertise & Procedures
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
- Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant
- Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
- Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant
Haemato-Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Experience: 11+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Neeraj Teotia
MBBS, MD, FNB, Fellowship in Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapy
Consultant — Paediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant · Specialty: Paediatric Haematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurugram, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in Paediatric Haematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
- Consultant — Paediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Gurugram, Present
- Consultant — Paediatric Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Marengo Asia Hospitals, Faridabad, Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
- Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant
- Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant
- Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
Paediatric Haematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Marengo Asia HospitalsHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Sanjeev Kumar Sharma
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Clinical Hematology)
Director of Haemato-oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant · Specialty: Hematologic Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi, India20+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 20+ years of experience in Hematologic Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
- Director of Haemato-oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi — Present
- Senior Consultant, Centre for Bone Marrow Transplant, BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
- Haploidentical Donor Transplant
- Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
- Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant
Hematologic Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Experience: 20+ YearsHospital Affiliation: BLK-Max Super Speciality HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Shishir Seth
MD, DM, Fellowship
Consultant — Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant · Specialty: Hematologic Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital New Delhi, India24+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 24+ years of experience in Hematologic Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist
- Consultant, Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Apollo Cancer Institute, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi, India – Present
- Clinical Hematology and Transplant Medicine specialist, managing high-volume bone marrow transplant program in India
Expertise & Procedures
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
- Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant
- Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
- Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant
Hematologic Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist Experience: 24+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Vipin Khandelwal
MBBS, MD (Paediatrics), DM (Paediatric Oncology), PDF (Paediatric Haematology & BMT)
Consultant — Paediatric Haematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation · Specialty: Paediatric Haematologist & BMT Specialist
Apollo Hospitals Navi Mumbai, India12+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 12+ years of experience in Paediatric Haematologist & BMT Specialist
- Consultant — Paediatric Haematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
- Advanced training in Paediatric Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation
Expertise & Procedures
- Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
- Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation
- Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
- Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
Paediatric Haematologist & BMT Specialist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$22,000
Artemis Hospital
Est. 2007
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Matched Sibling Donor TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
4.9
64 reviews
750+
Beds
19+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$22,000
Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Est. 1996
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Matched Sibling Donor TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
4.8
1100 reviews
1000+
Beds
30+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$22,000
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Matched Sibling Donor TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
3+
Doctors for Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Sector 56, Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$22,000
Marengo Asia Hospitals Gurgaon
Est. 1995
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Matched Sibling Donor TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
4.4
103 reviews
110+
Beds
31+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$22,000
Apollo Hospitals
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Matched Sibling Donor TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
1+
Doctors for Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
4.9
1240 reviews
1000+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Mumbai, IndiaStarting from$22,000
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
Est. 2016
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
Matched Sibling Donor TransplantCardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncology
1+
Doctors for Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
4.8
512 reviews
500+
Beds
10+
Years Since Founded
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for thalassemia major treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
About the Procedure
What is Matched Sibling Donor Transplant?
A Matched Sibling Donor (MSD) Transplant is a stem cell transplant in which bone marrow or peripheral blood stem cells from an HLA-matched brother or sister are infused into a patient with Thalassemia Major after conditioning chemotherapy. It is currently the only established curative treatment for Thalassemia Major, replacing the patient's defective blood-forming cells with healthy donor cells. Outcomes are best when performed at a young age with a fully matched sibling and minimal prior iron overload or organ damage.
Who may be considered?
Matched Sibling Donor Transplant may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
The standard curative approach for children and young adults with Thalassemia Major, using full-intensity chemotherapy (e.g., Busulfan/Cyclophosphamide-based protocols) to completely ablate the diseased marrow before infusing sibling donor stem cells.
2 approaches available for this procedure:
Myeloablative Conditioning MSD Transplant
Most CommonThe standard curative approach for children and young adults with Thalassemia Major, using full-intensity chemotherapy (e.g., Busulfan/Cyclophosphamide-based protocols) to completely ablate the diseased marrow before infusing sibling donor stem cells.
Comprehensive Investigations
Estimated cost: $1,500 - $3,000
HLA typing (patient & sibling), CBC with peripheral smear, iron overload assessment (Serum Ferritin, Liver/Cardiac MRI T2*), Liver Function Tests, Renal Function Tests, viral serology (HIV, Hepatitis B & C, CMV), chest X-ray, ECG, 2D Echocardiogram, Pulmonary Function Test, bone marrow aspiration
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Estimated cost in India: $22,000 - $32,000
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~7 days
Hospitalisation: ~28-35 days
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~90 days recommended
Total stay: approx 35-42 days
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Pre-transplant donor and recipient workup
- Conditioning chemotherapy
- Stem cell harvest from donor
- Transplant procedure and BMT unit stay
- Routine post-transplant monitoring during hospital stay
- Standard immunosuppressive medications during admission
Usually Not Included
- Long-term outpatient immunosuppressants after discharge
- Treatment of major complications (e.g., severe GvHD, infections)
- Accommodation for family/donor outside hospital
- Visa, flights and local transport
- Extended ICU stay beyond standard protocol
Recovery and follow-up
Patients typically remain in a protective isolation environment for several weeks post-transplant, followed by close outpatient monitoring for engraftment, infections, and graft-versus-host disease for at least 3-6 months. Long-term follow-up includes periodic blood counts, chimerism testing, and organ function checks to confirm sustained donor engraftment.
Risks
Key risks include graft-versus-host disease (acute or chronic), graft failure or rejection, infections due to immunosuppression, and organ toxicity from conditioning chemotherapy. Careful donor-recipient matching and specialized post-transplant care significantly reduce, but do not eliminate, these risks.
Alternatives
Alternatives for patients without a matched sibling donor include Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) transplant, Haploidentical (half-matched family donor) transplant, or continued lifelong management with regular blood transfusions and iron chelation therapy. Gene therapy is an emerging but currently limited-access option for select patients.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- HLA typing report of patient and all siblings
- Recent CBC and peripheral smear report
- Serum Ferritin levels and Liver/Cardiac MRI T2* report
- Liver and Renal Function Test reports
- 2D Echocardiogram and ECG reports
- Chest X-ray and Pulmonary Function Test (if available)
- Viral serology reports (HIV, Hepatitis B/C, CMV)
- Previous transfusion history and chelation therapy records
Patient information needed
- Patient's age, weight, and current thalassemia classification (Pesaro Class)
- Number of siblings available for HLA typing and their ages
- History of blood transfusions and chelation therapy compliance
- Any history of hepatitis, liver enlargement, or cardiac issues
- Splenectomy status (performed or not)
- Current medications and any known drug allergies
- Vaccination history and recent infections
- Family's availability for extended stay in India for donor and caregiver
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Matched Sibling Donor Transplant) and procedure (Matched Sibling Donor Transplant) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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Common questions
FAQs about Matched Sibling Donor Transplant in India
What is Thalassemia Major?
Thalassemia major (also called beta-thalassemia major or Cooley's anaemia) is the most severe form of beta-thalassemia, a genetic condition in which mutations in both copies of the HBB gene severely reduce or eliminate beta-globin production, impairing the formation of normal red blood cells. Affected individuals require lifelong medical intervention beginning in infancy.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Thalassemia Major?
Common features include severe pallor, persistent fatigue, poor growth, jaundice, an enlarged spleen or liver, and characteristic facial bone changes caused by expanded marrow activity; children may also experience frequent infections and delayed puberty. In patients managed with regular transfusions, symptoms of iron overload — such as cardiac arrhythmias, liver fibrosis, diabetes, and hormonal deficiencies — may emerge over years if iron chelation is inadequate. The presence of these signs warrants urgent specialist evaluation, but symptoms alone are not sufficient to establish a diagnosis or determine treatment.
How is Thalassemia Major diagnosed?
Diagnosis is confirmed through a combination of full blood count (showing severe microcytic hypochromic anaemia), haemoglobin electrophoresis or HPLC (demonstrating markedly reduced or absent HbA with elevated HbF and HbA2), and molecular genetic testing to identify the specific HBB mutations. Assessing disease severity and treatment eligibility also involves ferritin levels and MRI-based liver and cardiac iron quantification (T2* MRI), liver function tests, echocardiography, and — when transplant is being considered — HLA typing of the patient and potential donors. A complete picture of organ function and transfusion history is essential before any management plan is finalised.
How is Thalassemia Major treated?
Management strategy depends on the patient's age, clinical severity, organ function, iron burden, and whether a matched donor is available. For most patients, the standard long-term approach involves regular red cell transfusions combined with iron chelation therapy to prevent organ damage from iron accumulation. For eligible patients — particularly children with good organ function and a matched sibling donor — allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT) offers the only currently established curative option and is the procedure offered within our directory; a qualified specialist team will determine whether a patient meets the criteria for transplant.
Can Thalassemia Major be treated without a procedure?
Non-procedural management — primarily regular red cell transfusions every 2–4 weeks combined with daily or infusion-based iron chelation therapy (using agents such as deferoxamine, deferasirox, or deferiprone) — is the mainstay of treatment for patients who are not transplant candidates or who are awaiting transplant. This approach can sustain quality of life and prevent major organ damage for many years but does not correct the underlying genetic defect, meaning it requires lifelong continuation. Emerging therapies including luspatercept and gene therapy are available in some specialist centres and clinical trials, and a haematologist can advise on whether a patient qualifies.
When is Matched Sibling Donor Transplant considered for Thalassemia Major?
Matched Sibling Donor Transplant may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Thalassemia Major?
Thalassemia major is primarily managed by a paediatric or adult haematologist with expertise in haemoglobinopathies, working alongside a bone marrow transplant (BMT) physician when curative treatment is being considered. Comprehensive care typically also involves an endocrinologist, cardiologist, and hepatologist to monitor and treat the complications of iron overload.
How do I choose a doctor for Thalassemia Major?
When comparing providers, look for a BMT centre with documented experience specifically in transplantation for haemoglobinopathies, clear data on transplant-related outcomes, a multidisciplinary team that includes iron-overload specialists, and a structured long-term follow-up programme covering both engraftment monitoring and endocrine or cardiac surveillance.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.