Dr. Neeraj Sidharthan
Senior Consultant Specialist · Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi• View Hospital★ Cardio-Oncology17+ Yrs. Experience
MBBSMD (General Medicine)DNB (General Medicine)DM (Clinical Haematology)Fellowship, Blood and Marrow Transplant
Quick Facts
- Department
- Cardio-Oncology
- Qualifications
- MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (General Medicine)
- Experience
- 17+ Years
- Hospital
- Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences
- Location
- Delhi NCR, India
- International Support
- Visa Assistance & Interpreters
About Dr. Neeraj Sidharthan
Dr. Neeraj Sidharthan is Clinical Professor and Head of the Department of Clinical Haematology and leader of the Blood and Marrow Transplantation programme at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, with over 17 years of experience. His core specialities include bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, medical oncology, and CAR-T cell therapy, and he leads a team that has performed 142+ transplants since the programme's launch in January 2013, including the state's first haploidentical and matched-unrelated-donor transplants. He treats malignant and non-malignant blood disorders in children and adults, and also plays a key role in the hospital's cardio-oncology clinic. Dr. Sidharthan completed his MD and DNB in General Medicine before pursuing a DM in Clinical Haematology, with fellowship training in Blood and Marrow Transplant and Clinical Flow Cytometry at Christian Medical College, Vellore. He has been recognised with the Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University Medal in Clinical Haematology and has authored 25+ publications.
Education & Qualifications
MBBS
MD (General Medicine)
DNB (General Medicine)
DM (Clinical Haematology)
Fellowship, Blood and Marrow Transplant — Christian Medical College, Vellore (2005-2010)
Fellowship, Clinical Flow Cytometry — Christian Medical College, Vellore (2008-2010)
Clinical Career Timeline
Clinical Professor and Head, Department of Clinical Haematology — Amrita Hospital, Kochi
Leads the Blood and Marrow Transplantation programme (since January 2013), which has performed 142+ transplants
Accreditations & Professional Memberships
Tamil Nadu MGR Medical University Medal in Clinical Haematology, 2010
Professor T.K. Raman Memorial Gold Medal for Best Postgraduate Student in General Medicine, University of Kerala, 2005
Dr. Eapen Samuel Award for Best Clinical Research Paper in Kerala State, 2016-2017
Languages Spoken
EnglishHindi🌐 Multilingual Interpreter Support Available (Arabic, Russian, French)
Treatments Performed
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Core Speciality
Cardio-Oncology
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Core Speciality
CAR-T Cell Therapy
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Core Speciality
Clinical Haematology
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Core Speciality
Medical Oncology
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Core Speciality
Bone Marrow / Stem Cell Transplantation
Interventional & Quaternary Procedures3 Procedures
Bone marrow/stem cell transplant for malignant and non-malignant disordersBlood cancers (leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma)Amyloidosis management
Advanced Diagnostics & Specialized Surgeries3 Procedures
CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed leukaemiaPaediatric and adult blood/marrow transplantHaploidentical and matched-unrelated-donor transplants
Practices At
Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
Amrita Institute of medical sciences and research centre Ponekkara, P.O.Kochi, Kerala – 682041, India.
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What to Expect: Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
Comparative Benchmarks · India vs US / UKSave 70% – 85% in India
| Procedure | US / UK Estimate | India Package Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant (Full Match) | $220,000 US/UK | $26,000 – $34,000 in India | 86% Less |
| Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant | $150,000 US/UK | $18,000 – $24,000 in India | 85% Less |
| Haploidentical (Half-Match) BMT | $240,000 US/UK | $29,000 – $38,000 in India | 85% Less |
Medical Advisory: Illustrative cost benchmarks include surgeon fees, standard implants/lenses, operation theatre charges, nursing, and standard hospital stay. Final quotes are confirmed by the hospital medical board after reviewing personal clinical scans.
Reviews
Amara Okafor
“Dr. Neeraj Sidharthan provided an exhaustive clinical consultation. Marlin coordinated all pre-travel scans and hospital admission seamlessly.”
Kareem Al-Mansoor
“Exceptional surgical skill and world-class post-operative care at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences. Highly recommended for international patients.”
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Frequently Asked Questions
1Q: What does Dr. Neeraj Sidharthan specialise in?
Ans: He specialises in medical oncology, clinical haematology, and bone marrow/stem cell transplantation for both malignant and non-malignant disorders.
2Q: How many transplants has Dr. Sidharthan's team performed?
Ans: His team has performed 142+ blood and marrow transplants since the programme began in January 2013, including the state's first haploidentical transplants.
3Q: Does Dr. Sidharthan offer CAR-T cell therapy?
Ans: Yes, CAR-T cell therapy for relapsed leukaemia is available under his department.
4Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Sidharthan have?
Ans: He has over 17 years of experience in medical oncology and clinical haematology.