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Dr. Sharat Damodar

Pediatric Hematologist

Dr. Sharat Damodar

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years of experience

DM, DNB, MBBS, MD

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Sharat Damodar

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Pediatric Leukemia (ALL, AML)
    • Pediatric Lymphoma
    • Pediatric Aplastic Anemia
    • Pediatric Sickle Cell Disorder
    • Pediatric Thalassemia
    • Pediatric Bleeding Disorders / Hemophilia
    • Pediatric Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
    • Pediatric Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
    • Adult Leukemia (Acute & Chronic)
    • Adult Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
    • Multiple Myeloma
    • Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)
    • Myeloproliferative Neoplasms (MPN)
    • Pure Red Cell Aplasia
    • Iron Deficiency Anemia
    • Eosinophilia Disorders

    Sub-specialties

    • Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplantation: 1,000+ transplants performed including the largest number of allogeneic bone marrow transplants in Karnataka — sought after as a top pediatric hematologist in Bangalore, India for bone marrow transplant.
    • Cord Blood Transplantation & CAR T-cell Therapy: Cord blood transplant and CAR T-cell therapy expertise — relevant for international patients researching the best pediatric hematologist doctor in India.
    • Pediatric & Adult Haemato-Oncology: Pediatric and adult leukemia, lymphoma and ITP management; clinical hematology including thalassemia, sickle cell and aplastic anemia.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
    • Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
    • Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Cord Blood Transplantation
    • CAR T-cell Therapy
    • Major ABO-Mismatched Transplant Management
    • Pediatric Chemotherapy Protocols
    • Adult Chemotherapy for Hematologic Malignancies
    • Targeted Therapy & Immunotherapy
    • Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
    • Lumbar Puncture & Intrathecal Chemotherapy
    • Dapsone Therapy for Chronic ITP
    • Iron Chelation Therapy
    • Blood and Component Transfusion
    • Multidisciplinary Tumour Board Participation

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 1993 (2nd Rank in college, 1st Class final MBBS)
    • MD / DNB (General Medicine) — St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, 1999
    • DM (Clinical Haematology) — Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India, 2004

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Visitor Training Program (VTP) — American Society of Haematology, USA, 2016
    • Specialised training in Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Specialised training in Cord Blood Transplantation
    • Specialised training in CAR T-cell Therapy
    • Specialised training in Pediatric Haemato-Oncology
    • Specialised training in Adult Haemato-Oncology (Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma)
    • Specialised training in ITP and Immunotherapy
    • Specialised training in Aplastic Anemia and Allogeneic Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Karnataka Medical Council Registration No. 36140 (1993)
    • DM (Clinical Haematology) — Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, 2004
    • Visitor Training Program (VTP) — American Society of Haematology, 2016
    • General Secretary — Karnataka Chapter of ISHBT
    • Life Member — Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion (ISHBT)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health, Anekal, Bangalore 560099, Karnataka, India — Chief of Hematology and Transplant Services / Consultant Haematologist and Head, Bone Marrow Transplant Unit (April 2004 onwards — Present)
    • Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, HSR Layout, Bangalore, Karnataka, India — Consultant Haematologist and BMT Lead (Present)
    • Narayana Medical Center, No. 9, Hosur Road, Civil Station, Langford Road, Bangalore 560025, Karnataka, India — Consultant Haematologist (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India — Department of Haematology, PG Registrar (2001-2004)
    • Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore, Tamil Nadu, India — Registrar, Department of Haematology (1999-2001)
    • St. John's Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, Karnataka, India — PG Registrar, Department of General Medicine (1995-1999)
    • St. Ignatius Hospital, Honavar, Karnataka, India — Resident Medical Officer (Past)
    • St. John's Medical College, Bangalore, Karnataka, India — MBBS (until 1993)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Chief of Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant — Mazumdar Shaw Medical Center, Narayana Health, Bangalore
    • General Secretary — Karnataka Chapter of Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion (ISHBT)
    • Life Member — Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion (ISHBT)
    • Member — Asia Pacific Blood and Marrow Transplantation (APBMT) Group
    • Member — American Society of Blood and Marrow Transplantation (ASBMT)
    • Author of multiple peer-reviewed publications including European Journal of Haematology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Indian J Crit Care Med, Indian J Med Sci and Indian Pediatrics

    Key Achievements

    • 25+ years of clinical experience in haematology, haemato-oncology and bone marrow transplant
    • 1,000+ transplants including the largest number of allogeneic bone marrow transplants in Karnataka
    • Chairman's Award for Best Doctor (2015)
    • Visitor Training Program (VTP) — American Society of Haematology (2016)
    • 2nd Rank in MBBS (1st Class final) at St. John's Medical College, Bangalore (1993)
    • Chief of Hematology and BMT at Narayana Health since April 2004

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