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Best Hospitals for Blood Transfusion in Mumbai, India

17 hematology hospitals in our India network are listed in Mumbai, accredited by JCI, NABH, NABL, ISO 9001, with 6,503 beds combined.

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The Short Answer

This page lists the hematology hospitals in our directory offering Blood Transfusion in Mumbai, India, including Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Tata Memorial Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and others. Each listing links through to the hospital's full profile page.

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Top Hospitals for Blood Transfusion in Mumbai, India

🇮🇳 Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital

Mumbai, India 5 (12 reviews) 350 beds
Why consider this hospital?
5/5 rating from 12 reviews350 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
OncologyCardiac SurgeryNeurosciencesTransplantBariatrics
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation

Patients considering blood transfusion can be cared for by Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing blood transfusion.

5/5
Rating
1950
Established
350
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

🇮🇳 Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

Mumbai, India 4.8 (1800 reviews) 750 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 1800 reviews750 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical OncologyBreast SurgeryBariatric SurgeryVascular Surgery
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation

Patients considering blood transfusion can be cared for by Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing blood transfusion.

4.8/5
Rating
2009
Established
750
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
Tata Memorial Hospital

🇮🇳 Tata Memorial Hospital

Mumbai, India 4.8 (2500 reviews) 629 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 2500 reviews629 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
OncologyCancer Center
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation

Patients considering blood transfusion can be cared for by Tata Memorial Hospital's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Tata Memorial Hospital, accredited by NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing blood transfusion.

4.8/5
Rating
1941
Established
629
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai

🇮🇳 Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai

Mumbai, India 4.8 (512 reviews) 500 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 512 reviews500 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyNeurologyOrthopedicsSpine Surgery
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation

Patients considering blood transfusion can be cared for by Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing blood transfusion.

4.8/5
Rating
2016
Established
500
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai

🇮🇳 Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai

Mumbai, India 4.8 (615 reviews) 638 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 615 reviews638 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyNeurologyOrthopedicsGastroenterology
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation

Patients considering blood transfusion can be cared for by Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing blood transfusion.

4.8/5
Rating
2008
Established
638
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre

🇮🇳 Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre

Mumbai, India 4.8 (724 reviews) 326 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 724 reviews326 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyNeurologyOrthopedicsGastroenterology
JCIJoint Commission International accreditationNABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation

Patients considering blood transfusion can be cared for by Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing blood transfusion.

4.8/5
Rating
1997
Established
326
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
Jaslok Hospital

🇮🇳 Jaslok Hospital

Mumbai, India 4.6 (129 reviews) 350 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.6/5 rating from 129 reviews350 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryNeurosciencesOncologyOrthopedicsTransplant
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABLNational Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation

Patients considering blood transfusion can be cared for by Jaslok Hospital's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Jaslok Hospital, accredited by NABH, NABL, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing blood transfusion.

4.6/5
Rating
1973
Established
350
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)

🇮🇳 Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)

Parel, Mumbai, India 4.6 (183 reviews) 450 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.6/5 rating from 183 reviews450 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Liver TransplantCardiac SurgeryOrthopedicsOncologyNeurosciences
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCIJoint Commission International accreditation

Patients considering blood transfusion can be cared for by Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)'s care team in Parel, Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals), accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing blood transfusion.

4.6/5
Rating
1996
Established
450
Beds
Parel, Mumbai, India
Location
Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai

🇮🇳 Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai, India 4.6 (143 reviews) 310 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.6/5 rating from 143 reviews310 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyOrthopedicsNeurologyGastroenterology
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation

Patients considering blood transfusion can be cared for by Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai's care team in Navi Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, accredited by NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing blood transfusion.

4.6/5
Rating
2023
Established
310
Beds
Navi Mumbai, India
Location
KIMS Hospitals, Thane

🇮🇳 KIMS Hospitals, Thane

Mumbai, India 4.6 (58 reviews) 300 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.6/5 rating from 58 reviews300 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyNeurologyOrthopedicsSpine Surgery
NABHNational Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation

Patients considering blood transfusion can be cared for by KIMS Hospitals, Thane's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. KIMS Hospitals, Thane, accredited by NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing blood transfusion.

4.6/5
Rating
2025
Established
300
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location

Top Hematology Doctors in Mumbai, India

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Dr. Muralidaran C

MBBS, MD, DM (Clinical Hematology)
Consultant Hematologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Physician · Specialty: Hematologist & BMT Specialist
Wockhardt Hospital Mumbai, India9+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 9+ years of experience in Hematologist & BMT Specialist
  • Consultant Hematologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, Wockhardt Hospital, Mumbai — Present
  • Superspecialty Medical Officer, MCGM–CTC PHO BMT Centre, Mumbai
Expertise & Procedures
  • Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
  • Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT)
  • Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation
  • Haploidentical BMT with Haploidentical Donors
  • Lymph Node Fine Needle Aspiration Cytology (FNAC)
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Hematologist & BMT Specialist Experience: 9+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Wockhardt HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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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
View all procedures →
Paediatric Haematologist & BMT Specialist Experience: 12+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo HospitalsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Our Methodology

How we selected these hospitals

A hospital appears on this page when Hematology is among its listed specialties and it is located in Mumbai, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.

What To Look For

How to Select the Best Hospital for Blood Transfusion in Mumbai, India?

Choosing the right hospital for blood transfusion is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:

International Accreditation

Look for a hospital with international accreditation such as JCI or NABH — see the accreditation badges shown for each hospital below.

Specialization

Check that the hospital's listed specialties actually include hematology rather than only general care.

Capacity and Track Record

Bed count and year established (shown below for each hospital) are a reasonable proxy for scale and operating experience.

Transparent Costs

Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — hospital charges, room category and stay — before you travel. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.

Clinical Overview

Understanding Blood Transfusion

Blood transfusion therapy involves the intravenous administration of whole blood or specific blood components — including packed red blood cells (pRBCs), fresh frozen plasma (FFP), platelets, and cryoprecipitate — to restore oxygen-carrying capacity, correct coagulopathies, or treat hematological disorders.

1–5 days (varies by underlying diagnosis and number of transfusion sessions required)
Hospital Stay
1–2 weeks (patients with stable hemoglobin ≥8 g/dL, no active bleeding, and resolved transfusion reactions are typically cleared for long-haul flight within 7–14 days)
Total Stay in Country (Fit-to-Fly)
97–99% (defined as achievement of target hemoglobin increment or correction of coagulopathy without serious transfusion-related adverse events)
Success Rate

Clinical Overview

  • Blood transfusion is a life-sustaining therapeutic intervention that replaces deficient or dysfunctional blood components.
  • Clinically, it is indicated when the body's oxygen delivery is compromised — most commonly when hemoglobin falls below 7 g/dL in symptomatic patients, or below 8 g/dL in those with cardiovascular disease — or when coagulation factors are depleted due to massive hemorrhage, disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), or hepatic failure.
  • Modern transfusion medicine has moved decisively away from whole-blood transfusion toward component therapy, where each fraction (red cells, platelets, plasma, or clotting factor concentrates) is prescribed precisely to address the patient's specific deficit, minimizing volume overload and immunological exposure.
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Who is a Candidate?

ELIGIBLE PATIENTS (Indications for Transfusion):

  • Symptomatic anemia with hemoglobin <7 g/dL (or <8 g/dL in patients with ischemic heart disease, COPD, or recent major surgery)
  • Acute hemorrhage with estimated blood loss >30% circulating volume (Class III–IV hemorrhagic shock)
  • Hemolytic anemia refractory to medical management: autoimmune hemolytic anemia (AIHA), sickle cell disease (exchange transfusion protocol), thalassemia major (chronic transfusion program, target Hb 9–10 g/dL pre-transfusion)
  • Thrombocytopenia with platelets <10,000/µL (prophylactic) or <50,000/µL in the peri-procedural/active bleeding setting
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Treatment Options & Approaches

  • COMPONENT THERAPY APPROACHES:

Recovery

  • PHASE 1 — PRE-ARRIVAL & REMOTE CONSULTATION (2–4 weeks before travel):

Risks to be aware of

  • Blood transfusion is among the safest medical procedures when performed under rigorous protocols, but patients and clinicians must remain vigilant about a defined spectrum of adverse events.
  • Acute hemolytic transfusion reaction (AHTR) — caused by ABO-incompatible transfusion — is rare (1 in 250,000–1,000,000 units) but potentially fatal, manifesting as fever, rigors, back pain, hemoglobinuria, and DIC; it is almost entirely preventable through strict bedside patient identification protocols and electronic verification systems used at NABH/JCI hospitals.
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Why GAF Healthcare

  • GAF Healthcare provides fully integrated non-medical support to ensure that international patients focus exclusively on their recovery.

Common questions about Blood Transfusion

What is the cost of blood transfusion therapy in India vs. the UAE?
The cost of blood transfusion therapy in India at NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals typically ranges from USD 400 to USD 3,500, depending on the number of units transfused, the type of blood components required (e.g., standard leukoreduced packed red blood cells vs. irradiated, pathogen-reduced, or apheresis platelets), the complexity of the protocol (single transfusion episode vs. exchange transfusion via apheresis vs. multi-day Massive Transfusion Protocol support), and the duration of hospitalization. This cost includes blood bank processing fees, bedside nursing monitoring, IV consumables, pre- and post-transfusion laboratory investigations (CBC, crossmatch, coagulation studies), and standard medications. In the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi), the same scope of care at JCI/DHA-accredited private hospitals ranges from USD 900 to USD 8,000 — approximately 50–65% higher than India — reflecting the premium pricing structure of Gulf healthcare, luxury hospital infrastructure, and higher operational costs. For patients requiring chronic transfusion programs (e.g., thalassemia major receiving transfusions every 3–4 weeks, or MDS patients), the annual cost differential between India and the UAE can be substantial, making India an especially compelling destination for long-term treatment planning. GAF Healthcare provides transparent, itemized cost estimates before travel so patients can plan accurately with no hidden charges.
How long do I need to stay in the country before I am fit to fly home after blood transfusion therapy?
For the majority of patients undergoing a straightforward elective transfusion (1–3 units of packed red blood cells for symptomatic anemia), the total in-country stay required before being cleared for long-haul international flight is typically 5–10 days. The key fit-to-fly criteria assessed by the treating hematologist are: (1) post-transfusion hemoglobin ≥8 g/dL — this threshold is critical because commercial aircraft cabin pressure is equivalent to an altitude of approximately 6,000–8,000 feet, where ambient oxygen partial pressure is reduced, and patients with hemoglobin below this level risk in-flight hypoxemia; (2) absence of active bleeding, hemolytic reaction, or respiratory compromise; (3) stable vital signs for at least 48 hours post-transfusion; and (4) no ongoing requirement for further transfusion sessions. Patients who have undergone automated exchange transfusion for sickle cell disease are typically cleared to fly within 7–10 days once HbS% has been confirmed below 30% by HPLC and clinical stability is established. Patients receiving their first session of a chronic transfusion program (thalassemia, MDS) may be discharged in 3–5 days with a planned return for subsequent sessions. Patients with concurrent conditions such as heart failure, acute chest syndrome, or severe coagulopathy requiring extended management may need a 2–4 week stay. GAF Healthcare's medical team coordinates directly with the treating physician to provide each patient with an individualized fit-to-fly certificate and, where needed, arranges in-flight supplemental oxygen through the airline's medical desk.
What is the success rate of blood transfusion therapy, and how is it defined?
At NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals in India and DHA/JCI-accredited hospitals in the UAE, blood transfusion therapy achieves a procedural success rate of 97–99% when success is defined as: (a) achievement of the target hemoglobin increment (approximately 1 g/dL per unit of packed red blood cells in a standard 70 kg adult); (b) correction of the presenting coagulopathy to within safe range (INR <1.5 after FFP, fibrinogen ≥1.5 g/L after cryoprecipitate, platelet count above the therapeutic threshold after platelet transfusion); or (c) resolution of the hemorrhagic or hypoxic clinical emergency without serious transfusion-related adverse events. Serious adverse events — including acute hemolytic transfusion reactions, TRALI, and anaphylaxis — occur in fewer than 0.1–0.5% of transfusion episodes at accredited centers using NAT-screened blood products, pre-storage leukoreduction, and mandatory electronic bedside verification. It is important to understand that transfusion is a therapeutic intervention, not a cure for the underlying cause of anemia or coagulopathy; the success of the overall treatment plan depends on concurrent management of the root cause (e.g., iron supplementation for iron-deficiency anemia, chemotherapy for bone marrow infiltration, surgical hemostasis for traumatic hemorrhage). GAF Healthcare-affiliated hematologists provide a comprehensive treatment plan addressing both the immediate transfusion need and the long-term management strategy, including monitoring for iron overload in patients on chronic transfusion programs and initiation of chelation therapy (deferasirox, deferoxamine) when serum ferritin exceeds 1,000 ng/mL.

How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Hospital for Blood Transfusion in Mumbai, India

Discover the Top Hospitals for Blood Transfusion in Mumbai, India

This page lists 17 accredited hematology hospitals in Mumbai, India, so you can compare accreditation, specialties and bed capacity in one place.

Support When You Need It Most

Share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp or email. Our medical team reviews them and comes back with a recommended hospital and treatment plan for your case.

Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs

We provide a single, itemised quote covering hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.

Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination

Once you choose a hospital, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking nearby, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.

Curious what treatment might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.

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Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about blood transfusion in Mumbai, India

How many hematology hospitals are listed in Mumbai, India?
17 hospitals in our Mumbai, India directory are currently listed for hematology including Blood Transfusion.
How do you choose which hospitals to list?
A hospital appears on this page when Hematology is among its listed specialties and it is located in Mumbai, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
How much does treatment cost in India?
Cost varies by hospital, city and individual case. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Are there hematology hospitals for this in other India cities?
See the "Hospitals in other cities" links on this page for the full India list.
Are these hospitals internationally accredited?
Hospitals listed on this page carry accreditations including JCI, NABH, NABL, ISO 9001 — see the accreditation badge shown for each hospital below.
Can I get a treatment plan and cost estimate before I travel?
Yes. Share your medical reports with the GAF Healthcare team over WhatsApp or email, and our medical team will review them and come back with a recommended hospital, a treatment plan and an itemised cost estimate before you commit to anything.
Do you help with visa, travel and accommodation?
Yes. Once you choose a hospital, our team helps arrange the medical visa invitation letter, book accommodation near the hospital, and organise airport pickup and transport to appointments.
What support do I get during and after treatment?
Our medical team reviews your reports and stays in touch throughout your treatment journey — from the first consultation through recovery, including after you return home.
What does the "Featured" label next to a hospital's name mean?
"Featured" reflects editorial prominence on this listing, not a clinical ranking or a claim that it is the "best" hospital.
How do I get matched with the right hospital for blood transfusion?
Share your medical reports and requirements with the GAF Healthcare team, and our medical coordinators will recommend a suitable hospital from this list based on your case.
Does the listed cost cover everything?
The figures shown are an indicative planning estimate, not a final quote from a specific hospital. Our team provides a single, itemised, all-inclusive quote before you make any commitment.
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