Oncology
Consultant Haematologist, Paediatric Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Physician13+ Years of Experience in Haematology, Paediatric Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation
SPARSH Hospital
Bangalore
Dr. Smitha Shekar is an experienced Haematologist, Paediatric Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Physician in Bangalore with more than 13 years of clinical practice.
Her major areas of expertise include benign and malignant blood disorders, leukaemia, lymphoma, bone marrow failure syndromes and complex haematological conditions affecting both children and adults.
Dr. Smitha Shekar has specialised experience in bone marrow transplantation and haematopoietic stem cell transplantation for selected patients with blood cancers, bone marrow disorders and other serious haematological conditions.
Her paediatric oncology practice includes management of childhood blood cancers and solid tumours such as Ewing sarcoma, osteosarcoma and selected malignant brain tumours.
She has a strong clinical and research interest in advanced treatment approaches including new bone marrow transplant strategies, cellular therapies such as CAR-T therapy and genomic evaluation of haematology and oncology disorders.
Dr. Smitha Shekar follows an evidence-based and compassionate approach, with emphasis on accurate diagnosis, personalised treatment planning, multidisciplinary care and long-term follow-up for patients and their families.
Comprehensive treatment of acute and chronic leukaemias using appropriate chemotherapy, targeted therapy, supportive care and transplant-based strategies when indicated.
Diagnosis and personalised treatment of Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma using systemic therapy and bone marrow transplantation where clinically appropriate.
Specialised evaluation, preparation and post-transplant management for patients undergoing bone marrow or haematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
Evaluation and management of conditions in which the bone marrow fails to produce adequate healthy blood cells, including transplant assessment when required.
Specialised oncology care for children with leukaemia, lymphoma and other malignant haematological disorders.
Multidisciplinary management of selected childhood solid cancers using systemic therapy and coordinated oncological care.
Comprehensive treatment of Ewing sarcoma using chemotherapy and multidisciplinary coordination with surgical and radiation oncology teams.
Medical oncology management of osteosarcoma using specialised chemotherapy protocols combined with multidisciplinary surgical planning.
Multidisciplinary medical oncology management of selected malignant brain tumours with systemic treatment and coordinated specialist care.
Evaluation and treatment of anaemia based on its underlying cause, including nutritional, marrow-related and other haematological disorders.
Assessment and management of abnormal bleeding, clotting and coagulation disorders using specialised haematological investigations and treatment.
Diagnostic evaluation of bone marrow tissue to investigate unexplained blood abnormalities, leukaemia, lymphoma and marrow failure conditions.
Long-term monitoring after transplantation for graft function, infections, treatment complications and overall haematological recovery.
Assessment of selected patients with suitable blood cancers for advanced cellular therapies and referral or treatment planning where clinically appropriate.
MBBS, MD, Fellowship in Haematology, Paediatric Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation
Haematology Consultation, Benign Blood Disorder Treatment, Malignant Blood Disorder Treatment, Anaemia Treatment, Thrombocytopenia Management, Bleeding and Clotting Disorder Management, Leukaemia Treatment, Lymphoma Treatment, Bone Marrow Failure Syndrome Treatment, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation, Paediatric Oncology, Paediatric Blood Cancer Treatment, Paediatric Solid Tumour Treatment, Brain Tumour Management, Ewing Sarcoma Treatment, Osteosarcoma Treatment, Bone Marrow Biopsy, Blood Cancer Treatment, Post-Transplant Care, CAR-T Cell Therapy Evaluation, Advanced Haematology Care
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Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Smitha Shekar
Dr. Smitha Shekar specializes in treating Haematological disorders (both benign and malignant conditions), Malignant brain tumours, Solid malignancies including Ewings and osteosarcomas, and offers comprehensive Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) services—with over 13 years of experience in haematology, paediatric oncology, and BMT.
Yes. She is an expert in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) for both benign and malignant haematological conditions, offering life-saving treatment for patients with blood disorders and cancers. She provides complete pre-transplant evaluation, transplant procedures, and post-transplant care.
Yes. Dr. Smitha Shekar specialises in paediatric oncology and treats childhood blood cancers and selected solid tumours including Ewing sarcoma and osteosarcoma.
Yes. Dr. Smitha Shekar treats malignant blood disorders including leukaemia and lymphoma using personalised haematology and oncology treatment plans.
Yes. Bone marrow transplantation and advanced transplant strategies are among Dr. Smitha Shekar’s major areas of expertise.
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