Dr. Margaret Chellaraj

Dr. Margaret Chellaraj is a distinguished hematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist with nearly 39 years of clinical excellence. She holds an MBBS, MD in Pediatrics, and a DM in Clinical Hematology from the esteemed Madras Medical College. Her profound expertise encompasses the diagnosis and treatment of complex blood disorders, including leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and various anemias.

Renowned for her precision in diagnostics and compassionate patient care, Dr. Chellaraj has successfully performed over 500 bone marrow transplants, offering renewed hope to patients with challenging hematologic conditions. Her tenure as a former Professor and Head of the Department of Hematology at Madras Medical College and Rajiv Gandhi Government General Hospital underscores her commitment to medical education and research.

Currently serving as a Senior Consultant at MGM Cancer Institute, Dr. Chellaraj also extends her expertise to Kannappa Memorial Hospital and Dr. Mehta’s Hospital in Chennai. Her affiliations with these premier institutions reflect her dedication to advancing hematology and providing comprehensive care.

Dr. Chellaraj is an esteemed member of the Indian Medical Association and has been lauded for her patient-centric approach, often going beyond clinical duties to ensure holistic well-being. Patients commend her for instilling confidence and clarity during treatment journeys, making her a trusted figure in the medical community.

• MBBS – Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1986
• MD (Pediatrics) – Madras Medical College, Chennai, 1993
• DM (Clinical Hematology) – Madras Medical College, Chennai, 2002​

• Leukemia (ALL, AML)
• Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s & Non-Hodgkin’s)
• Multiple Myeloma
• Aplastic Anemia
• Thalassemia
• Sickle Cell Anemia
• Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
• Hemophilia and other bleeding disorders
• Autoimmune Hemolytic Anemia
• Pediatric and Adult Hematologic Malignancies

• Aplastic Anemia Treatment
• Bone Marrow Transplant
• CAR T-Cell Therapy
• Leukemia Treatment
• Multiple Myeloma Treatment
• Polycythemia Vera Treatment
• Sickle Cell Anemia Treatment
• Thalassemia Treatment
• Autologous and Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation
• Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
• Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
• Chemotherapy for Hematologic Cancers
• Management of Graft-versus-Host Disease (GVHD)
• Immunotherapy for Blood Disorders
• Supportive Care in Hematology