2 hematology specialists in our India network are listed for blood transfusion, at 1 hospital, with 10 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the hematology doctors in our directory for blood transfusion in India, drawn from hospitals including Apollo Hospitals. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
GAF Healthcare currently lists 2 hematology specialists for blood transfusion across 1 hospital in Delhi NCR, with 10–10 years of listed experience. Indicative treatment costs range from $150 – $900, with a typical hospital stay of 1–3 days.
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FeaturedDr. Garima Nirmal
- 10+ years of experience in Paediatric Haematologist
- Performs Pediatric Blood Transfusion Management
- Senior Consultant, Paediatric Haematology, Apollo Hospitals Indraprastha, New Delhi
- Specialist in paediatric haematological disorders with focus on bone marrow transplantation and complex blood disorders management
- Pediatric Blood Transfusion Management
- Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration
- Pediatric Leukemia Management and Chemotherapy
- Sickle Cell Disease Management
- Thalassemia Treatment Planning
Dr. Minakshi Bansal
- 10+ years of experience in Paediatric Haematologist
- Performs Pediatric Blood Transfusion Management
- Paediatric Haematology Specialist, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi — Present
- Consultant in Paediatric Haematology Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi — 10+ years of clinical practice
- Pediatric Blood Transfusion Management
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Pediatric Leukemia Diagnosis and Staging
- Chemotherapy Management in Childhood Malignancies
- Hematologic Disorder Assessment and Treatment Planning
What is Blood Transfusion?
Blood transfusion involves administering donor blood or specific blood components (red cells, platelets, plasma) intravenously to a patient, and is a critical supportive therapy during bone marrow transplant (BMT) to manage anemia, thrombocytopenia, and bleeding risk caused by conditioning chemotherapy. It helps maintain safe blood counts while the transplanted marrow engrafts and begins producing healthy blood cells. Transfusions are given under strict cross-matching and safety protocols to minimize reactions and infection risk.
Who may be considered?
Blood Transfusion 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?
Targeted transfusion of specific blood components based on the patient's lab values, commonly used throughout the BMT conditioning and recovery phases.
Component Blood Transfusion (Packed RBC / Platelets / Plasma)
Most CommonTargeted transfusion of specific blood components based on the patient's lab values, commonly used throughout the BMT conditioning and recovery phases.
Comprehensive Investigations
Blood grouping and cross-matching, CBC, viral markers (HIV, Hepatitis B & C), direct/indirect Coombs test
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Stay in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Blood component unit and cross-matching
- Nursing monitoring during infusion
- Pre-transfusion screening tests
- Emergency medication if reaction occurs
Usually Not Included
- Doctor consultation fees
- Additional blood units beyond estimate
- Room/board if inpatient
- Post-transfusion follow-up labs
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients tolerate transfusions well with only brief monitoring required post-infusion, though those undergoing BMT need repeated transfusions and regular blood count checks throughout treatment.
Risks
Potential risks include allergic or febrile transfusion reactions, transfusion-transmitted infections (rare with modern screening), and iron overload with repeated transfusions; BMT patients are also monitored for transfusion-associated graft-versus-host disease.
Alternatives
For select patients, erythropoiesis-stimulating agents or growth factors may reduce transfusion frequency, though blood transfusion remains essential and largely irreplaceable during active BMT conditioning and recovery.
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Reports required
- Recent CBC with differential
- Blood grouping and Rh typing report
- Cross-match compatibility report
- Viral marker screening (HIV, Hepatitis B & C)
- Ferritin and iron studies (if applicable)
- BMT treatment plan/conditioning regimen details
- Recent physician notes on transfusion history
Patient information needed
- Current diagnosis and BMT treatment stage
- History of previous transfusions or reactions
- Known allergies or blood-related conditions
- Current medications, especially immunosuppressants
- Blood type if previously known
- Any bleeding disorders or clotting issues
- Preferred hospital location in India
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 we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Hematology and their profile names blood transfusion (or a matching term) among the procedures they perform. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
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Leading Hospitals for Blood Transfusion in India
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaApollo Hospitals
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How GAF Healthcare selects doctors
Doctors may be included when they meet relevant criteria for blood transfusion. This is a transparent listing methodology, not a clinical recommendation or paid ranking:
Relevant specialty
hematology expertise is mapped from the doctor's listed specialty and profile information.
Procedure relevance
blood transfusion is listed among the doctor's procedures or areas of expertise, using matching terms where appropriate.
Hospital affiliation
The doctor is currently affiliated with a recognised hospital in the GAF directory. Hospital details and availability can change, so confirm them before booking.
Professional experience
Experience is displayed from the doctor's available professional profile and is used as the ordering signal when the page lists doctors.
Data verification
Doctor and hospital information is checked against the records available to GAF and updated when new information is supplied. It is not a substitute for confirming credentials directly.
No paid ranking
Being featured does not automatically mean the doctor is ranked number one. GAF does not sell position on this page.
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