About Dr. Nataraj KS
Dr. Nataraj KS is a celebrated Hemato-Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Physician at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore, India, with 15+ years of experience and 1,500+ stem cell transplants performed (70% allogeneic). Gold medalist throughout his training, he is FRCP (Glasgow) certified and trained in Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine, USA.
- 15+ years of experience in haematology, hemato-oncology and BMT
- 1,500+ stem cell transplants performed (≈70% allogeneic)
- EBMT Certified Transplant Physician; FRCP (Glasgow) (Honours)
- Trained in Cell and Gene Therapy — Houston Methodist Hospital / Baylor College of Medicine, USA
- Gold Medalist (Dr. Maitreyee Roy Chowdhury Gold Medal) & Best Outgoing MBBS Student 2006
- 60+ publications and multiple book chapters
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Sri Devaraj Urs Medical College, Kolar
- MD (Internal Medicine / General Medicine) — Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
- DM (Clinical Haematology) — West Bengal University of Health Sciences, Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata
Fellowships & Special Training
- Training in Bone Marrow Transplantation — All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
- Visiting Trainee in Cell and Gene Therapy Division — Houston Methodist Hospital, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas, USA
- EBMT Certified Transplant Physician — European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation
- FRCP (Glasgow) (Honours) — Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
Certifications & Accreditations
- Karnataka Medical Council / Medical Council of India Registration
- American Society of Hematology (ASH) — Member
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) — Member
- Indian Society for Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (ISHTM) — Member
- International Society for Cellular Therapies (ISCT) — Member
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) — Member
- European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT) — Certified Transplant Physician
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow — FRCP (Honours)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Acute and Chronic Leukaemia (ALL, AML, CML, CLL)
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
- Aplastic Anaemia
- Thalassaemia Major
- Sickle Cell Anaemia
- Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
- Myeloproliferative Neoplasms
- Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
- Haematological Malignancies in Children and Adults
- Relapsed / Refractory Blood Cancers
Sub-specialties
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation: 1,500+ transplants with ~70% allogeneic — a leading bone marrow transplant physician in Bangalore, India for paediatric and adult patients.
- Haploidentical Transplantation: Expertise in newer techniques including haplo-identical stem cell transplants.
- CAR-T Cell Therapy: Pioneer in India for CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed leukaemia and lymphoma.
- Cell and Gene Therapy: Baylor College of Medicine (USA)-trained.
- Paediatric Hemato-Oncology: Treatment of paediatric leukaemias, lymphomas, thalassaemia, sickle cell and immunodeficiencies.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation (Matched Sibling / MUD)
- Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplantation
- CAR-T Cell Therapy
- Cell and Gene Therapy
- Chemotherapy for Leukaemia and Lymphoma
- Targeted Therapy for Haematological Malignancies
- Immunotherapy
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Transfusion Medicine Management
- Pre-Transplant Conditioning
- Post-Transplant Monitoring and GVHD Management
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore — Senior Consultant & Head, Hematology, Hemato-Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation and Cell and Gene Therapy (Present)
- Kauvery Hospital, Bangalore — Consultant Hematologist (Present)
Past Affiliations
- Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital & Research Center, Bangalore — Head of Department, Senior Consultant Hematology, Hemato-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation; established the transplant unit
- Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Narayana Health, Bangalore — Senior Consultant, Hemato-Oncology and Stem Cell Transplantation
- Narayana Health City, Bangalore — Chairman, Narayana Health Transfusion Committee
- Narayana Health City, Bangalore — Member Secretary, Narayana Health Ethics Committee
- AIIMS, New Delhi — BMT Training
- Houston Methodist Hospital / Baylor College of Medicine, USA — Visiting Trainee in Cell and Gene Therapy
- Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College, Kolkata — DM Clinical Haematology
- Pulse Polio Immunization Program (Government of India) — participant
Academic & Research Roles
- Head of Department and Senior Consultant at HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore
- Chairman — Narayana Health Transfusion Committee
- Member Secretary — Narayana Health Ethics Committee
- Invited speaker at multiple national-level hemato-oncology conferences
- Poster and oral presenter at national conferences
- Author of book chapters in haematology
Key Achievements
- 15+ years of experience in hemato-oncology and BMT
- 1,500+ stem cell transplants (≈70% allogeneic)
- Established the transplant unit at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital
- Gold Medalist throughout graduation, post-graduation and speciality training years
- Dr. Maitreyee Roy Chowdhury Gold Medal
- Best Outgoing MBBS Student (2006)
- 60+ publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals
- Author of book chapters in haematology
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Dr. Maitreyee Roy Chowdhury Gold Medal
- Best Outgoing MBBS Student (2006)
- Gold Medalist throughout graduation, post-graduation and speciality training
- FRCP (Glasgow) (Honours)
- EBMT Certified Transplant Physician
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Hematology (ASH)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Indian Society for Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (ISHTM)
- International Society for Cellular Therapies (ISCT)
- European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT)
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow — Fellow
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Nataraj KS, Prabhu S, Bhat S, Badiger S, Vasundhara PK, Annapandian VM, Damodar S. "Hematopoietic stem cell transplant outcomes in patients with acute myeloid leukemia from a tertiary care center in south India." Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. 2020.
- Bhat S, Nataraj KS, Badiger S, Annapandian VM, Damodar S. "Haematopoietic stem cell transplant outcomes in patients with thalassemia major from a tertiary care center in south India." Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. 2020.
- Bhat S, Ngangbam S, Iqbal W, Badiger S, Nataraj KS, Chakraborty S, et al. "Outcomes of myeloablative haplo-identical hematopoietic stem cell transplant in pediatric patients with TCR α/β and CD 19 depletion." Biology of Blood and Marrow Transplantation. 2017.
- Nataraj KS, Balasubramanian R, Hariprasad, Shivaprasad. "Disseminated Herpes Simplex presenting as fulminant liver failure." APICON 2007 (poster).
- Shivaprasad, Balasubramanian R, Shenoy A, Nataraj KS. "Primary gastrointestinal mucormycosis in an immune-competent person." Journal of Postgraduate Medicine. 2008;54(3):211–213.
- 60+ publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals and multiple book chapters in haematology.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Haploidentical stem cell transplantation
- CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed leukaemia and lymphoma
- Cell and gene therapy
- Allogeneic transplant outcomes in thalassaemia major
- Paediatric hemato-oncology outcomes
- Acute myeloid leukaemia transplant outcomes in South India
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Hemato-Oncology Consultation | ₹1,000 – ₹2,500 | $12 – $30 |
| Autologous Stem Cell Transplant | ₹10,00,000 – ₹18,00,000 | $12,000 – $21,600 |
| Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant (Matched) | ₹20,00,000 – ₹32,00,000 | $24,000 – $38,400 |
| Haploidentical Transplant | ₹22,00,000 – ₹35,00,000 | $26,400 – $42,000 |
| CAR-T Cell Therapy | ₹40,00,000 – ₹1,00,00,000 | $48,000 – $120,000 |
| Chemotherapy for Leukaemia (per cycle) | ₹60,000 – ₹2,50,000 | $720 – $3,000 |
| Bone Marrow Biopsy | ₹5,000 – ₹15,000 | $60 – $180 |
| Targeted Therapy (per month) | ₹60,000 – ₹3,50,000 | $720 – $4,200 |
*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. Nataraj KS use in Pediatric Hematologist treatment?
Dr. Nataraj KS uses advanced techniques including allogeneic and haploidentical stem cell transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy, cell and gene therapy (Baylor-trained), evidence-based chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, pre-transplant conditioning and GVHD management — delivering world-class paediatric and adult hemato-oncology care in Bangalore, India. Virtual consultations are available for international patients.
2. What conditions does Dr. Nataraj KS specialize in treating?
Dr. Nataraj KS specialises in acute and chronic leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, MDS, aplastic anaemia, thalassaemia major, sickle cell anaemia, primary immunodeficiency disorders, relapsed/refractory blood cancers and paediatric blood cancers — making him among the best paediatric and adult hematologists and BMT physicians in Bangalore, India.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Nataraj KS?
Appointments with Dr. Nataraj KS 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. Nataraj KS?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Nataraj KS, 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. Nataraj KS offer second opinions for Pediatric Hematologist cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert paediatric hematologist, hemato-oncologist and bone marrow transplant physician in Bangalore, India.
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