Dr. Rahul Naithani

Dr. Rahul Naithani is a highly regarded hematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist known for his expertise in the treatment of blood disorders and cancers. He has made significant contributions to the field of hematology, particularly in stem cell transplantation and leukemia treatment. Here’s an outline of his profile:

• Experience: 15+ years.

Specialization

• Hematology: Expertise in diagnosing and treating blood-related disorders, including leukemia, lymphoma, anemia, and myeloma.
• Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT): Dr. Naithani is one of India’s leading specialists in autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplants, performing transplants for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Leukemia and Lymphoma Treatment: Extensive experience in treating blood cancers, using advanced therapies including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapies.
• Pediatric Hematology: Special focus on the treatment of hematological disorders in children, including congenital blood diseases, aplastic anemia, and childhood cancers.
• Thalassemia: Expertise in managing and treating thalassemia, including bone marrow transplants as a potential cure for this condition.

Current Role

• Director & Head of Hematology, Hemato-oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Max Super Specialty Hospital, Saket, New Delhi.
• Leads the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit, providing comprehensive care for patients requiring transplants for blood cancers and other blood-related disorders.

Educational Background:

• MD (Paediatric) 
• DM (Clinical Hematology) 
• Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation 

Certifications: 

• Allogeneic BMT
• Autologous BMT
• Hematologic Disorders

Experience:

• Working as a Senior Consultant – Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation & Clinical Hematology at Max Healthcare from May 2011 till date
• Worked at prestigious The Hospital for Sick Children (Sick Kids) Toronto, Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada
• Worked at St Jude Children’s Hospital, Memphis,Tenessee, US.

Awards & Recognitions: 

• Best Presentation Award in European school of Oncology conference in 2008.
• Meena Dhamija Award by Association of physicians of India-Delhi state chapter in 2007
• Second prize by the Indian society of Hematology and Transfusion Medicine in 2006

Specialty Interest:

• Allogeneic and Autologous Bone Marrow/Stem Cell Transplantation in children and adults with Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma and benign disorders like Aplastic anemia, Thalassemia and metabolic disorders
• Children and adults with Thalassemia, Haemophilia, ITP, Aplastic anemia and other benign haematological disorders