
Dr. Gaurav Kharya
Paediatric Hematologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital DelhiDelhi, India
25+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- DNB (Paediatrics)
- DCH
Overview:
Dr. Gaurav Kharya is an internationally acclaimed bone marrow transplant physician with over 25 years of experience. He specializes in haploidentical transplants for sickle cell disease (SCD) and has performed over 1,000 transplants, including more than 100 for SCD patients, in the last seven years—the highest by an individual doctor in India.
Dr. Kharya's expertise encompasses pediatric blood disorders, both benign and malignant, pediatric solid tumors such as lymphomas, neuroblastomas, and renal tumors, as well as pediatric immune deficiencies and metabolic disorders.
His academic journey includes an MBBS from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH) from Baba Raghavdas Medical College, Gorakhpur, and a DNB in Pediatrics from Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi.
Dr. Kharya has pursued fellowships in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant at The Great North Children’s Hospital, Newcastle Upon Tyne, UK, and St Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College London, UK.
He is credited with performing the first haploidentical bone marrow transplant for sickle cell disease in India and has developed innovative protocols for various transplants.
Dr. Kharya is an active member of professional organizations, including the Indian Academy of Pediatrics and the International Society of Pediatric Oncology.
Conditions Treated:
- Thalassemia
- Sickle Cell Anemia
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Neuroblastoma
- Fanconi Anemia
- Diamond-Blackfan Anemia
- Severe Combined Immunodeficiency (SCID)
- Aplastic Anemia
- Pediatric Solid Tumors
Procedures Performed:
- Bone Marrow Transplantation (Allogeneic and Autologous)
- Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant
- TCR Alpha/Beta CD19 Depleted Haploidentical BMT
- Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell Therapy
- Gene Therapy for Inborn Errors
- Treatment of Pediatric Blood Disorders
- Management of Pediatric Cancers
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FAQs
To book an appointment with Dr. Gaurav Kharya, you can contact Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals directly. Alternatively, you can reach out to HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337 for assistance in scheduling your consultation.
Dr. Kharya has extensive experience in treating sickle cell disease, having performed over 100 haploidentical bone marrow transplants for SCD patients, the highest by an individual doctor in India.
Yes, Dr. Kharya also specializes in treating pediatric solid tumors, including lymphomas, neuroblastomas, and renal tumors, as well as pediatric immune deficiencies and metabolic disorders.
Dr. Kharya is involved in research and application of futuristic therapies such as Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T-Cell therapy and gene editing/gene therapy for various inborn errors.
Dr. Kharya holds an MBBS, a Diploma in Child Health (DCH), and a DNB in Pediatrics. He has also completed fellowships in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant from prestigious institutions in the UK.