Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai – India
About Dr. TPR Bharadwaj
Dr. TPR Bharadwaj is a distinguished Hematologist and General Physician with over five decades of clinical and academic experience. He is widely recognized for his expertise in managing complex blood disorders, including hematological malignancies and coagulation abnormalities, at leading tertiary care institutions in Chennai. A celebrated medical educator, he has played a pivotal role in shaping hematology training in India while actively contributing to clinical research in leukemia and stem cell transplantation.
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MD in General Medicine – Madras University, Chennai (1978)
- MBBS – Madras University, Chennai (1973)
- FRCP – Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians, UK
- Advanced Training in Hematology – Hiroshima University, Japan (1991)
- Honorary D.Sc. (Doctor of Science) – Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
- Registered with Tamil Nadu Medical Council
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Acute and Chronic Leukemias (AML, ALL, CML, CLL)
- Lymphoma and Multiple Myeloma
- Aplastic Anemia and Thalassemia
- Hemophilia and Coagulation Disorders
- Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Autologous and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
- Management of Bleeding and Clotting Complications
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. TPR Bharadwaj can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current AffiliationSenior Consultant, Department of Hematology & General Medicine, Apollo First Med Hospitals, ChennaiPast Experience
- Professor & Head, Department of Hematology, Madras Medical College, Chennai
- Professor, Sri Ramachandra Medical University, Chennai
- Visiting Consultant, Kauvery Hospital, Chennai
- Visiting Consultant, Fortis Malar Hospital, Chennai
Academic & Research Contributions
- Bharadwaj, T.P.R., et al. (2012). Rozrolimupab, a mixture of 25 recombinant human monoclonal RhD antibodies, in the treatment of primary immune thrombocytopenia. Blood, 120(18), 3670-3676.
- Srinivasan, S., Sabapathy, K., Bharadwaj, T.P.R., & Sethuraman, S. (2003). Role of Splenectomy in Chronic Idiopathic Thrombocytopenic Purpura. Journal of the Association of Physicians of India, 51, 159-161.
- Kumaravel, T.S., ... Bharadwaj, T.P.R., et al. (1996). Cytogenetic and molecular genetic studies on Indian patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia. International Journal of Hematology, 64(1), 31-37.
- Mansoor, A.M., Bharadwaj, T.P.R., et al. (1993). Analysis of karyotype, SCE and Point mutation of RAS oncogene in Indian MDS patients. Cancer Genetics and Cytogenetics, 65(1), 12-20.
Awards & Recognitions
- Dr. B.C. Roy National Award in the category of "Eminent Medical Teacher"
- "Best Teacher" Award – Madras Medical College (175th Year Celebration)
- Honorary D.Sc. (Honoris Causa) – Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University
- Fellow of the Madras Medical College – Post Centenary Platinum Jubilee
Frequently Asked Questions
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Dr. Bharadwaj is a leading hematologist in India and manages a range of blood-related disorders including anemia, leukemias, lymphomas, clotting disorders, and platelet abnormalities.
Yes, Dr. Bharadwaj offers continuous monitoring and tailored treatment plans for chronic conditions such as thalassemia, sickle cell disease, and myelodysplastic syndromes.
Yes, Dr. Bharadwaj, top hematologist in India, provides second opinions for challenging hematological diagnoses and treatment decisions, ensuring comprehensive and informed care.
He specializes in managing geriatric patients with overlapping hematological and systemic health issues, ensuring a multidisciplinary and balanced approach.
Dr. Bharadwaj believes in transparent communication, guiding patients and families through each stage of diagnosis and treatment with clarity and compassion.
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