India has emerged as a major centre for advanced hematology, hemato-oncology and bone marrow transplantation, with specialists across the country treating complex blood disorders, leukemia, lymphoma, thalassemia and other hematological conditions. In an editorial ranking based on clinical experience, transplant expertise, specialized training and contribution to the field, Dr. Anshul Gupta has been placed at Rank 1 among the Top 10 Hematologists in India.
Dr. Anshul Gupta is a Clinical Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant physician associated with Medanta, Lucknow. According to his official Medanta profile, he has performed more than 500 successful bone marrow transplants, including haplo-identical and matched unrelated donor transplants. He also played a key role in establishing a successful bone marrow transplant programme at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences, Lucknow, including haplo-identical and matched unrelated donor transplantation in a public-sector centre in North India.
His expertise covers clinical hematology, hemato-oncology, bone marrow transplantation, leukemia, aplastic anemia, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, multiple myeloma, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndromes and bleeding and clotting disorders. His contribution to establishing a successful thalassemia transplant programme in Sri Lanka and at SGPGI further adds to his professional profile.
Top 10 Hematologists in India
Dr. Anshul Gupta
Clinical Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant physician, Medanta, Lucknow. With 500+ successful bone marrow transplants and experience in advanced donor-transplant techniques, Dr. Gupta is ranked No. 1 in this editorial listing. His work spans adult and pediatric hematology, blood cancers, inherited blood disorders and stem-cell transplantation.
Dr. Ashok Vaid
A highly experienced pediatric hematologist and medical oncologist with more than 35 years of experience, Dr. Ashok Vaid is associated with Medanta, Gurgaon. He is noted for his work in leukemia, lymphoma and organ-specific malignancies and was awarded the Padma Shri for contributions to medicine in 2009.
Dr. Dharma Choudhary
Based at BLK Hospital, New Delhi, Dr. Dharma Choudhary has more than 20 years of experience and is recognized for his expertise in bone marrow transplantation, allogeneic BMT, graft-versus-host disease and high-risk thalassemia.
Dr. Rahul Bhargava
Head of Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, Dr. Rahul Bhargava has over 20 years of experience and has performed more than 1,000 bone marrow transplants, according to Public. His training includes stem-cell and umbilical-cord transplantation in Vancouver, Canada.
Dr. Rakesh Chopra
Dr. Rakesh Chopra is a hematologist and medical oncologist associated with Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon. With more than 22 years of experience, he has undertaken advanced oncology training at institutions including Tata Memorial Hospital and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Dr. Vikas Dua
A pediatric hemato-oncologist and BMT specialist at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Dr. Vikas Dua has over 21 years of experience. His training includes pediatric bone marrow transplantation in Singapore and advanced BMT training at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital in the United States.
Dr. P. Anoop
Based at Apollo Hospital, Bangalore, Dr. P. Anoop is an internationally trained hematologist and pediatric hemato-oncologist with more than 16 years of experience. His training includes leading hematology and oncology centres in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Gaurav Kharya
Dr. Gaurav Kharya is a pediatric hematologist and oncologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. With more than 17 years of experience, he specializes in pediatric BMT and has extensive expertise in alternative-donor transplantation.
Dr. Amita Mahajan
A senior consultant in Pediatric Oncology and Hematology at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Dr. Amita Mahajan has more than 15 years of experience and has worked in major pediatric bone marrow transplant centres in the United Kingdom.
Dr. Anil K. Dhar
Dr. (Brig) Anil K. Dhar, associated with Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon, has more than 28 years of experience in medical oncology and hematology. He has treated thousands of patients with solid and hematological malignancies and has extensive bone marrow transplant experience.
The ranking highlights the depth of India's hematology expertise, from advanced bone marrow transplantation and pediatric hematology to leukemia, lymphoma and inherited blood disorders. While the order presented here is an editorial ranking rather than an official national certification, Dr. Anshul Gupta occupies the top position based on the criteria adopted for this feature, with the remaining nine specialists representing some of the country's prominent names in the field.
