Dr. Vijay Ramanan

About Dr. Vijay Ramanan

Dr. Vijay Ramanan is a Director of Clinical Hematology, Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant, with over 28 years of clinical experience and 370+ life-saving bone marrow transplants performed, specialising in thalassemia, leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, aplastic anaemia, haemophilia and stem cell transplantation.

28+ years of clinical experience in clinical haematology, oncology and bone marrow transplantation
MBBS and MD (General Medicine) from a premier government medical college in Pune (Gold Medallist); DM in Clinical Haematology from a premier health sciences university in South India (First Position and Gold Medal); trained under one of India's most distinguished haematologists
First DM in Clinical Haematology in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Andhra Pradesh; pioneer of bone marrow and stem cell transplant at a leading Pune hospital
Treated 14,000+ Thalassaemia major patients globally (recognised as the "God of Thalassaemia"); 15,000+ cases of Leukaemia, Myeloma, Aplastic Anaemia, and bleeding & clotting disorders; 370+ life-saving bone marrow transplants performed
First Individual Patron of the European Society of Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant (EBMT); active member of American Society of Hematology (ASH) and European Society of Hematology

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — B.J. Medical College, Pune, India
MD (General Medicine) — B.J. Medical College, Pune, India (Gold Medallist)
DM (Clinical Haematology) — Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India (First Position and Gold Medal)

Fellowships & Special Training

Specialised training under Dr. Mammen Chandy at Christian Medical College, Vellore
Specialised training in Haplo-Identical Stem Cell Transplantation
Specialised training in Unrelated Cord Blood Transplantation
Pioneer of Cord Blood Transplant in India
Specialised training in Paediatric Haematology & BMT
Specialised training in Thalassemia Management

Certifications & Accreditations

Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
American Society of Hematology (ASH) — Member
European Society of Hematology — Member
European Society of Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant (EBMT) — First Individual Patron
Indian Society of Hematology & Blood Transfusion (ISHBT) — Member
Indian Stem Cell Registry — Active Contributor
Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Thalassemia Major & Intermedia
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL)
Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML)
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)
Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Multiple Myeloma
Aplastic Anaemia & Bone Marrow Failure
Sickle Cell Disease
Haemophilia & Bleeding Disorders
Thrombophilia & Clotting Disorders
Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
Paediatric Haematological Malignancies

Sub-specialties

Thalassemia Management & BMT: 14,000+ Thalassemia major patients treated globally — a leading Clinical Haematology and BMT specialist in Pune, India for thalassemia.
Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplantation: 370+ BMTs performed — trusted as the best Hematologist doctor in India for haplo-identical and cord blood transplantation.
Cord Blood Transplant: Pioneer of cord blood transplant in India.
Leukaemia & Lymphoma: Acute and chronic leukaemia, Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.
Benign Haematology: Haemophilia, thrombophilia, aplastic anaemia and sickle cell disease.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant (Matched Sibling Donor / MUD)
Haplo-Identical Stem Cell Transplant
Unrelated Cord Blood Transplant
Match Unrelated Donor (MUD) Transplant
Thalassemia BMT
Induction & Consolidation Chemotherapy for Leukaemia
Targeted Therapy (TKIs, BTK Inhibitors, Venetoclax)
Iron Chelation Therapy for Thalassemia
Factor Replacement for Haemophilia
Wheatgrass and Novel Therapies in Thalassemia
Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
Comprehensive Pre and Post-Transplant Care

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Vijay Ramanan can be consulted

Leukemia Multiple Myeloma

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Director, Clinical Hematology, Bone Marrow & Stem Cell Transplant — Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, Maharashtra, India (Present)
Honorary Consultant — K.E.M Hospital, Pune, India
Honorary Consultant — Apollo Hospital, Pune, India
Honorary Consultant — Jehangir Hospital, Pune, India
Honorary Consultant — Poona Hospital, Pune, India
Director — Yashoda Hematology Clinic, Pune, India

Past Affiliations

Ex-Assistant Professor — B.J. Medical College and Sassoon General Hospital, Pune, India
DM Trainee in Clinical Haematology — Christian Medical College and Hospital, Vellore, India
MD Trainee — B.J. Medical College, Pune, India

Academic & Research Roles

Founder of the Ruby Hall Clinic Centre for Bone Marrow Transplant (RHCBMT)
Started Thalassaemia Day Care under the aegis of the Red Cross, Pune
Data contributor to EBMT, Asia-Pacific BMT and Indian Stem Cell Registry
Author of multiple pathbreaking research articles in international medical journals
Author of groundbreaking study on umbilical cord blood transplantation for beta-thalassaemia major
Has worked on multiple projects with the Government of India on haematology
Renowned speaker on hematology nationally and internationally
Founder of the MVR Foundation supporting needy patients

Key Achievements

28+ years of clinical experience in clinical haematology and BMT
14,000+ Thalassemia major patients treated globally
15,000+ cases of Leukaemia, Myeloma, Aplastic Anaemia and bleeding/clotting disorders
370+ life-saving bone marrow transplants performed
First DM in Clinical Haematology in Maharashtra, MP, Gujarat and AP
First Individual Patron of European Society of Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant
Gold Medallist in MD and DM
Pioneer of cord blood transplant in India
Pune's first successful cord (MUD) and haplo-identical transplants for thalassaemia

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Gold Medal — MD (General Medicine), B.J. Medical College, Pune
Gold Medal — DM (Clinical Haematology), Christian Medical College, Vellore (First Position)
India's Best Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Physician recognition
"God of Thalassaemia" recognition for treating 14,000+ thalassemia patients globally
First Individual Patron — European Society of Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant (EBMT)

Professional Memberships

American Society of Hematology (ASH)
European Society of Hematology
European Society of Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant (EBMT) — First Individual Patron
Indian Society of Hematology & Blood Transfusion (ISHBT)
Indian Stem Cell Registry
Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Ramanan V. Groundbreaking study on Umbilical Cord Blood Transplantation for Beta-Thalassaemia Major.
Multiple pathbreaking research articles published in International Medical Journals on BMT, leukaemia, lymphoma and thalassemia
Government of India research collaborations on haematology

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Cord blood transplantation outcomes in beta-thalassaemia major
Haplo-identical BMT for thalassemia
Wheatgrass and novel adjunct therapies in thalassemia
Haemophilia and thrombophilia management
Pune's integrated BMT registry data for EBMT and Asia-Pacific BMT

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Haematology / BMT Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,500	$12 – $30
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant	₹12,00,000 – ₹18,00,000	$14,400 – $21,600
Allogeneic BMT (Matched Sibling)	₹20,00,000 – ₹30,00,000	$24,000 – $36,000
Haplo-Identical Stem Cell Transplant	₹22,00,000 – ₹32,00,000	$26,400 – $38,400
Unrelated Cord Blood Transplant	₹25,00,000 – ₹35,00,000	$30,000 – $42,000
Chemotherapy for Leukaemia (per cycle)	₹40,000 – ₹2,50,000	$480 – $3,000
Targeted Therapy (per month)	₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000	$600 – $3,600
Iron Chelation Therapy for Thalassemia (annual)	₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000	$960 – $3,000
Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy	₹8,000 – ₹20,000	$96 – $240

*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Vijay Ramanan use in Clinical Haematology and BMT treatment?

Dr. Vijay Ramanan uses cutting-edge haematology and BMT techniques including autologous stem cell transplant, allogeneic stem cell transplant (matched sibling/MUD), haplo-identical stem cell transplant, unrelated cord blood transplant, Match Unrelated Donor (MUD) transplant, thalassemia BMT, induction and consolidation chemotherapy for leukaemia, targeted therapy (TKIs, BTK inhibitors, Venetoclax), iron chelation therapy for thalassemia, factor replacement for haemophilia, wheatgrass and novel therapies in thalassemia, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, and comprehensive pre and post-transplant care. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available to international patients through Cancer Rounds.

2. What conditions does Dr. Vijay Ramanan specialize in treating?

Dr. Vijay Ramanan is a specialist Hematologist treating thalassemia major and intermedia, acute and chronic leukaemias (AML, ALL, CML, CLL), Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, multiple myeloma, aplastic anaemia and bone marrow failure, sickle cell disease, haemophilia and bleeding disorders, thrombophilia and clotting disorders, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), myeloproliferative neoplasms and paediatric haematological malignancies. International patients seek him as a leading Clinical Haematology and BMT specialist in Pune, India for thalassemia and cord blood transplantation.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Vijay Ramanan?

Appointments with Dr. Vijay Ramanan can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.

4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Vijay Ramanan?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Vijay Ramanan, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.

5. What support is available for international patients?

International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.

6. Does Dr. Vijay Ramanan offer second opinions for Clinical Haematology and BMT cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Vijay Ramanan can be arranged through Cancer Rounds — especially valuable for international patients evaluating thalassemia BMT, cord blood transplantation, haplo-identical BMT, leukaemia treatment or haemophilia management with a CMC Vellore-trained Hematologist in Pune, India.

About Dr. Vijay Ramanan