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Dr. Nitin Shah

Pediatric Hematologist

Dr. Nitin Shah

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34+ years of experience

DCH, MBBS, MD
P.D Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mumbai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Nitin Shah

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Childhood Leukaemias (ALL, AML)
    • Lymphomas (Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's)
    • Haemophilia & Bleeding Disorders
    • Thalassaemia
    • Anaemia (All Types)
    • Childhood Solid Tumours (Wilms Tumour, Neuroblastoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma, Osteosarcoma)
    • Paediatric HIV
    • Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
    • Vaccinology (Paediatric)

    Sub-specialties

    • Paediatric Haemato-Oncology: 41+ years; expert in leukaemia, lymphoma, and solid tumours — a leading Paediatric Haematologist in Mumbai for best childhood cancer treatment in India.
    • Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Evaluation: Professor at BJ Wadia Hospital; experienced in paediatric BMT evaluation and referral.
    • Vaccinology: Extensive vaccine research including DTPa, Hepatitis A, Varicella, Rabies, DTP-Hib, DTP-HB, HPV, Rota vaccines — one of India's leading paediatric vaccine researchers.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
    • Chemotherapy for ALL/AML/Lymphomas
    • Clotting Factor Replacement (Haemophilia)
    • Blood Transfusion & Exchange Transfusion
    • IVIG Therapy
    • Childhood Solid Tumour Management
    • Vaccine Research Protocols

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — University of Bombay
    • MD (Paediatrics) — University of Bombay
    • DCH (Diploma in Child Health) — University of Bombay

    Academic Appointments

    • Professor — Paediatric Haematology Oncology, Fellowship of National Board & Honorary Haematologist Oncologist, BJ Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai
    • Professor — Paediatrics & Consultant Paediatrician, P.D. Hinduja National Hospital, Mumbai
    • IAP Trainee Fellow in Haematology

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Fellow — Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine (FISHTM)
    • President — Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), 2006
    • Member (India) — Asian Strategic Alliance for Pneumococcal Disease Prevention (ASAP)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliations

    • P.D. Hinduja Hospital & Medical Research Centre, Mahim, Mumbai — Section Head, Paediatrics; Senior Consultant Paediatrician & Paediatric Haematologist Oncologist (Present)
    • Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai (CBD Belapur) — Consultant Paediatric Haematologist (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • BJ Wadia Hospital for Children, Mumbai — Professor, Paediatric Haematology Oncology & Honorary Haematologist Oncologist
    • Lion's Hospital, Mumbai — Honorary Haematologist Oncologist (Past)

    Academic & Editorial Roles

    • Editor-in-Chief — IAP Specialty Series Books
    • Editor — Paediatric Today, Paediatric Clinics of India
    • Editor — IAP Specialty Series Book on Haematology, Infectious Diseases, Paediatric HIV, Rational Antimicrobial

    Key Achievements

    • 41+ years of clinical experience in Paediatric Haematology and Oncology
    • Past President — Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP) 2006
    • Fellow — Indian Society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine
    • Extensive vaccine research in 10+ vaccine studies
    • Section Head — Paediatrics, P.D. Hinduja Hospital

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