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Pediatric Hematology / Oncology (Non-Malignant Blood Disorders, Stem Cell Transplantation)

Dr. Abdullah Aljefri, MD

Consultant, pediatric hematology / oncology

25+ years of experience

MBBS; Pediatrics Residency; Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology; Fellowship in Stem Cell Transplantation

King Faisal Specialist Hospital, Riyadh - United Arab Emirates

Dr. Abdullah Aljefri is a Consultant in Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation with decades of experience managing non-malignant blood disorders, sickle cell disease, thalassaemia, and paediatric haematopoietic transplants for international families seeking the best pediatric hematology / oncology care in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is Associate Professor at Alfaisal University and a recognised leader in paediatric bone marrow transplantation in the Middle East.

Consultant, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology/Stem Cell Transplantation with over 25 years of clinical experience
Extensive research record in paediatric bone marrow transplantation and haemoglobinopathies
Associate Professor at Alfaisal University, Riyadh
Expert in pediatric bone marrow transplant with cohorts of 600+ transplanted patients
Achieved 92% overall survival in β-thalassaemia stem cell transplant outcomes

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Dr. Abdullah Aljefri, MD

Major Conditions Treated

β-Thalassaemia Major (Transfusion-Dependent)
Sickle Cell Disease
Aplastic Anaemia
Fanconi Anaemia
Congenital Amegakaryocytic Thrombocytopaenia
Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) in Children
Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) in Children
Paediatric Neuroblastoma
Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma (Paediatric)
Haemoglobinopathies
Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Immune Deficiency Disorders Requiring Transplant

Sub-specialties

Non-Malignant Blood Disorders: Comprehensive care for thalassaemia, sickle cell disease, aplastic anaemia, and bone marrow failure — a trusted pediatric hematology specialist in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Paediatric Stem Cell Transplantation: Allogeneic haematopoietic stem cell transplantation from matched related, unrelated, and haplo-identical donors for paediatric malignancies and non-malignant conditions.
High-Risk Neuroblastoma Programme: High-dose chemotherapy with autologous stem cell rescue as part of the KFSHRC pediatric transplant programme.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Allogeneic Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation (Matched Related, Unrelated, Haplo)
Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
Second Allogeneic HSCT (for graft failure)
TBI-Based Conditioning Regimens
Cord Blood Transplantation
Iron Chelation Therapy (Deferasirox)
Post-Transplant Cyclophosphamide GvHD Prophylaxis
Bone Marrow Biopsy and Aspiration in Children

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Pediatrics Residency

Fellowships & Special Training

Fellowship — Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Fellowship — Pediatric Stem Cell Transplantation

Certifications & Accreditations

Saudi Commission for Health Specialties (SCFHS) — Consultant
Associate Professor — Alfaisal University, Riyadh

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre (KFSHRC), Riyadh — Consultant, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation, Department of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (Present)

Academic & Research Roles

Associate Professor — Alfaisal University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
Faculty — Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Fellowship Program, KFSHRC
Contributor — Saudi Arabian Pediatric Hematology Oncology Society (SAPHOS)

Key Achievements

Over 25 years of clinical practice in paediatric hematology/oncology
Extensive peer-reviewed publication record in paediatric hematology and transplantation
Contributing author on landmark KFSHRC studies involving 600+ paediatric transplants over 23 years
Co-authored β-thalassaemia transplant outcomes: 92% overall survival and 77% event-free survival
Published on pediatric HR neuroblastoma with 3-year OS of 68.5% using ASCT
Co-authored national travel burden study for childhood cancer patients in Saudi Arabia

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Pediatric Hematology/Oncology Consultation	₹2,000 – ₹5,000	$25 – $60
Chemotherapy (per cycle, pediatric)	₹25,000 – ₹1,50,000	$300 – $1,800
Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant (Pediatric)	₹20,00,000 – ₹40,00,000	$24,000 – $48,000
Autologous Stem Cell Transplant (Pediatric)	₹12,00,000 – ₹22,00,000	$14,500 – $26,500
Iron Chelation Therapy (monthly)	₹15,000 – ₹50,000	$180 – $600
Bone Marrow Biopsy (Pediatric)	₹10,000 – ₹25,000	$120 – $300

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