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Best Thalassemia Doctors in Bangalore
Doctors count : 202
Doctors count : 202
Dr Gokul Nath
Renal Sciences
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46+ Years
experience
MBBS, MD(Gen.Med), DM, DNB (Nephrology), FISN, FRCP( London)
English
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Hindi
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Kannada
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Telugu
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Tamil
11:30 -17:30
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Mon - Sat
11:30 -17:30
Mon - Sat
11:30 -17:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Gokul Nath is a highly esteemed Nephrologist based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive 46 years of experience in the specialty. Holding multiple prestigious qualifications, including MBBS...
Dr Satishchandra P
Neurosciences
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44+ Years
experience
MBBS, DM (Neurology), FAMS, FIAN, FRCP (London)
English
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Hindi
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Kannada
09:00-15:30
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Mon-Sat
09:00-15:30
Mon-Sat
09:00-15:30
Mon-Sat
Overview
Dr. Satishchandra P is a highly experienced neurologist based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive 44 years of expertise in the field of neurology. He holds several prestigious qualifications...
Dr Sharada Shekar
Internal Medicine
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43+ Years
experience
MBBS, MRCP (UK), MRCP (Ire)
English
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Hindi
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Tamil
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Kannada
10:00 -14:15
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -14:15
Mon - Sat
10:00 -14:15
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Sharada Shekar is a highly experienced General Physician and Internal Medicine Specialist based in Bangalore, Karnataka. With over 30 years of dedicated experience in the medical field, Dr. Shekar...
Dr S S Kumar
Internal Medicine
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40+ Years
experience
MD( INTERNAL MEDICINE)
English
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Hindi
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Tamil
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Kannada
10:30 -13:30
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Mon - Sat
10:30 -13:30
Mon - Sat
10:30 -13:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. S S Kumar is a highly experienced General Physician and Internal Medicine Specialist based in Bangalore, Karnataka. With an impressive career spanning over 40 years, Dr. Kumar has devoted his...
Dr Surendra V H H
Dermatology
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40+ Years
experience
MBBS, MD(Skin) DVD,DIH.AFIH FDA [USA]trained
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Tamil
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Urdu
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Kannada
15:00 -19:00
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Mon - Sat
15:00 -19:00
Mon - Sat
15:00 -19:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Surendra V H H is a highly experienced Dermatologist based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive 40 years of expertise in the field of dermatology. He has earned a reputation as a trusted...
Dr Dwarakanath C S
Endocrinology & Diabetes Care
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38+ Years
experience
MBBS,MD(Internal Medicine),DM(Endocrinology)
English
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Hindi
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Kannada
10:30 -14:00
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Mon - Sat
10:30 -14:00
Mon - Sat
10:30 -14:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Dwarakanath C S is an esteemed endocrinologist based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive 38 years of experience in the field of medicine. He holds a prestigious MBBS degree followed by an...
Dr Sanjay Pai
Orthopedics
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38+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS (Ortho)
English
10:30 -14:00
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Mon - Sat
10:30 -14:00
Mon - Sat
10:30 -14:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Sanjay Pai is a highly experienced Orthopaedician based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive 38 years of dedicated practice in the field of orthopaedics. He holds a distinguished...
Dr Rashmi Jeenakeri
Pediatrics
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37+ Years
experience
MBBS DNB Paediatrics MRCPCH
English
10:00 -14:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -14:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 -14:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Rashmi Jeenakeri is a highly skilled Neonatologist based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive 37 years of experience in her field. She holds an MBBS degree along with DNB in Paediatrics and...
Dr Surendranath Shetty B
Orthopedics
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37+ Years
experience
MBBS, D. Ortho, MS (Ortho).
English
14:30 -17:30
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Mon - Sat
14:30 -17:30
Mon - Sat
14:30 -17:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Surendranath B is a highly skilled Orthopaedician with over 37 years of experience in the field of orthopaedics. Based in Bangalore, Karnataka, he is known for his expertise in diagnosing and...
Dr Dilip Gopalakrishnan
Brain & Spine Surgeon
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36+ Years
experience
MBBS, D.Ortho, MS( Orthopedics)
English
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Hindi
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Tamil
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Kannada
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Malayalam
10:00 -14:30
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -14:30
Mon - Sat
10:00 -14:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Dilip Gopalakrishnan is a highly experienced Neurosurgeon based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive 36 years of dedication to the field of medicine. His commitment to providing exceptional...
Dr Ramesh B S
Internal Medicine
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36+ Years
experience
MBBS, MD
English
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Hindi
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Kannada
09:00 -15:00
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Mon - Sat
09:00 -15:00
Mon - Sat
09:00 -15:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Ramesh B S is a highly experienced General Physician and Internal Medicine Specialist, based in Bangalore, Karnataka. With an impressive 36 years of clinical experience, he has earned a reputation...
Dr Mohini N Prasad
Obstetrics, Gynecology & Reproductive Medicine
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36+ Years
experience
MBBS, DORCP, MRCOG, FRCUG
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Kannada
13:30 -14:45
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Mon - Sat
13:30 -14:45
Mon - Sat
13:30 -14:45
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Mohini Prasad is a highly esteemed Obstetrician and Gynaecologist based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive 36 years of experience in the field. Recognized for her expertise in women's...
Dr Girish Panth
Dermatology
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35+ Years
experience
MBBS, MD(Dermatology & Venereology)
English
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Hindi
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Kannada
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Tamil
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Urdu
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Telugu
08:00-19:00
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Mon-Sat
08:00-19:00
Mon-Sat
08:00-19:00
Mon-Sat
Overview
Dr. Girish Panth is a seasoned dermatologist with over 35 years of experience in the field of dermatology and venereology. Based in Bangalore, Karnataka, he is known for his expertise in skin diseases...
Dr Krishna K N
Brain & Spine Surgeon
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35+ Years
experience
MBBS, Mch (Neurosurgery)
English
11:00 -17:30
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Mon - Sat
11:00 -17:30
Mon - Sat
11:00 -17:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Meet Dr. Krishna K N, an esteemed neurosurgeon with over 35 years of experience in the field. Residing in Bangalore, Karnataka, Dr. K N has dedicated his career to advancing the diagnosis and...
Dr Sugami Ramesh
Psychiatry & Psychology
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35+ Years
experience
MA (Clinical Psy), B Ed, MHRM, MSCP
English
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Hindi
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Kannada
14:00 -16:00
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Mon - Sat
14:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
14:00 -16:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Sugami Ramesh is a highly experienced psychologist based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with a commendable 35 years in the field of clinical psychology. She holds an impressive academic background with...
Dr Radha Krisna Hegde
Pediatrics
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35+ Years
experience
MBBS, DCH, MD
English
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Hindi
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Kannada
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Tulu
10:00 -15:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -15:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 -15:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Radhakrishna Hegde is an esteemed Pediatrician based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an extensive experience of 35 years in the field of child health and medicine. He holds an impressive educational...
Dr Satish Satyanarayana
Neurosciences
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35+ Years
experience
Mch.(Neurosurgery,DNB (Neurosurgery) Fellowship in Neuro Surgery(L.S.U.H.S.C)
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Kannada
10:00 -15:00
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Mon - Sat
10:00 -15:00
Mon - Sat
10:00 -15:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Meet Dr. Satish Sathyanarayana, a highly experienced neurosurgeon based in Bangalore, Karnataka. With an impressive career spanning 35 years, Dr. Sathyanarayana has established himself as a prominent...
Dr Ashok M L
Internal Medicine
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34+ Years
experience
MBBS, MD(GENERAL MEDICINE)
English
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Hindi
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Telugu
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Kannada
16:30 -18:30
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Mon - Sat
16:30 -18:30
Mon - Sat
16:30 -18:30
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr. Ashok M L is a highly experienced General Physician and Internal Medicine Specialist based in Bangalore, Karnataka. With an impressive 34 years of professional experience, he has dedicated his...
Dr Vasantha Kumar R S
Renal Sciences
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33+ Years
experience
MBBS , JJM MEDICAL COLLEGE MYSORE-1981 MD(GEN MED), AH ( R& R) Delhi -1989 DM(Nephrology), PGIMER ,CHANDIGARH -1995
English
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Kannada
10:00 -17:15
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Mon-Sat
10:00 -17:15
Mon-Sat
10:00 -17:15
Mon-Sat
Overview
Dr. Vasantha Kumar R S is a highly experienced Nephrologist based in Bangalore, Karnataka, with an impressive 33 years of dedicated practice in the field of nephrology. He possesses a robust academic...
Dr Ganesh K Murthy
Brain & Spine Surgeon
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32+ Years
experience
MBBS, MS, Mch (Neurosurgery)Senior Consultant Neurosurgeon
English
11:00 -20:00
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Mon - Sat
11:00 -20:00
Mon - Sat
11:00 -20:00
Mon - Sat
Overview
Dr Ganesh K Murthy is a distinguished Brain & Spine Surgeon based at Apollo Speciality Hospitals Jayanagar Bangalore. With an impressive 32 years of experience in the medical field, he has dedicated...
Thalassemia is a severe inherited blood disorder that results from abnormal haemoglobin production, leading to inadequate red blood cells. This condition can be grouped into two primary types—alpha and beta thalassemia, varying in severity levels such as trait, minor, intermedia, and major. Treatments range from blood transfusions, iron chelation therapy, and genetic counselling, to prenatal testing. Severe cases might necessitate a bone marrow transplant or removal of the spleen or gallbladder.
In Bangalore, a city known for its high-quality medical facilities and experienced Thalassemia specialists, there is increased awareness and understanding of the condition. Apollo Hospitals Bangalore has always been at the forefront of providing expert care to those affected by this condition. Their specialists are well-versed in handling various complexities associated with the disease and are recognised as some of the best Thalassemia treatment doctors in India.
Types/Stages of Thalassemia
Thalassemia is characterised by various types and stages:
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Alpha Thalassemia Silent Carrier: Individuals harbour the defective gene but demonstrate no symptoms or have mild anaemia.
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Alpha Thalassemia Trait: Individuals show mild anaemia symptoms.
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Haemoglobin H Disease: A serious form of alpha thalassemia showcasing anaemia symptoms right from birth.
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Beta Thalassemia Minor: A slightly severe type with mild anaemia symptoms.
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Beta Thalassemia Intermedia: Individuals experience moderate anaemia symptoms.
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Beta Thalassemia Major, also known as Cooley's anaemia: This is the most severe form of beta thalassemia, marked by serious anaemia symptoms noticeable by age 2.
Symptoms of Thalassemia
Thalassemia presents with a variety of symptoms:
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Fatigue and weakness
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Pale or yellowish skin
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Facial bone deformities
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Slow growth and development in children
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Swelling in the abdomen and dark urine
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Chest pain and breathing problems
Tests to Diagnose Thalassemia
At Apollo Hospitals Bangalore, Thalassemia specialists use various diagnostic procedures:
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Complete Blood Count (CBC): To measure the number and characteristics of red blood cells.
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Peripheral Blood Smear (PBS):
Examine the morphology of red blood cells under a microscope.
Thalassemia may show features such as target cells, microcytosis, hypochromia, and nucleated red blood cells.
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High-Performance Liquid Chromatography:
Provides a quantitative assessment of different haemoglobin fractions.
Detects elevated levels of HbA2, which is often indicative of beta thalassemia trait.
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Haemoglobin Electrophoresis: This test identifies the different types of haemoglobin in the blood.
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Genetic Testing: DNA analysis is used to detect mutated genes causing thalassemia.
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Prenatal Testing: Tests like Chorionic Villus Sampling and amniocentesis during pregnancy diagnose thalassemia in the fetus.
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Newborn Screening: A heel prick blood spot test often identifies Beta Thalassemia Major in newborns.
Treatment or Surgery Options for Thalassemia at Apollo Hospitals Bangalore
At Apollo Hospitals Bangalore, doctors for Thalassemia treatment offer the following treatments:
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Blood Transfusions: Regular transfusions maintain normal haemoglobin and red blood cell levels.
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Iron Chelation Therapy: Medications like deferoxamine, deferiprone, or deferasirox are used to remove excess iron accumulated due to regular blood transfusions.
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Folic Acid Supplements: These supplements aid in building healthy red blood cells.
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Allogeneic Hematopoietic Transplantation: A potential option for some cases, replacing faulty stem cells with healthy ones.
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Splenectomy: In severe thalassemia cases, surgical removal of the spleen may be required to improve health and reduce transfusion needs.