For families facing thalassemia, aplastic anaemia, leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma, the search for treatment often leads to one question: where can we get a bone marrow transplant done safely, and soon? Over the past two decades India has built some of the busiest haematology and transplant programmes in Asia, and it draws patients from across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

Conditions treated by haematologists

  • Thalassemia and sickle cell disease, where a transplant can be curative for suitable children.
  • Aplastic anaemia and other bone marrow failure syndromes.
  • Leukaemia — acute and chronic, in children and adults.
  • Lymphoma and multiple myeloma.
  • Bleeding and clotting disorders, such as haemophilia.

Specialists in this field

At Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram, Dr. Rahul Bhargava is a haematologist with more than 15 years of experience. Dr. Vikas Dua is a paediatric haematologist with over two decades of experience — especially important for children with thalassemia and leukaemia. For blood cancers that need wider oncology input, oncologists such as Dr. Vinod Raina and Dr. Rama Joshi at Fortis FMRI, Dr. Vedant Kabra at Fortis, and Dr. Priya Tiwari at Artemis Hospital work alongside haematology teams.

What to check in a transplant centre

  1. HEPA-filtered transplant rooms to protect patients with very low immunity.
  2. HLA typing and donor search, including half-matched (haploidentical) transplants when no full-match sibling is available.
  3. A dedicated paediatric unit if the patient is a child.
  4. An in-house blood bank and apheresis unit.
  5. Published outcomes — ask about survival and complication rates for your specific condition.

Planning for a longer stay

A bone marrow transplant typically means two to three months in India, including donor testing, conditioning, the transplant itself and early recovery. Families should plan accommodation close to the hospital and arrange visas for both the patient and the donor. NoorMedicare helps families choose the right haematologist and transplant centre, and arranges medical visas, flights, airport transfers, accommodation near the hospital and interpreters.

Choosing with confidence

The best hematology hospital in India for your family is one with strong experience in your exact diagnosis, a clean transplant unit, and a team that explains every stage clearly — including costs, risks and how long you will need to stay.

This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Please consult a qualified doctor about your condition.

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