Dr. Rahul Bhargava
Principal Director & Chief Hematology
Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram
25 years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MD (Medicine)
- DM (Clinical Haematology)
Overview:
Dr. Rahul Bhargava is a pioneering figure in the field of hematology and stem cell transplant in India. He began his stem cell transplant journey at Medanta in 2010 and has since successfully completed over 800 transplants. His dedication to making treatment accessible led him to establish 10 low-cost bone marrow transplant centers across India, including at Sarvodaya Hospital, Batra Hospital, and Action Balaji Hospital. Driven by a vision for a Thalassemia- and Anemia-free India, Dr. Bhargava actively collaborates with government programs to deliver affordable transplant care to underserved communities. His dream of creating an integrated center of excellence in hematology, pediatric hematology, and stem cell transplant was realized at Fortis Memorial Research Institute.
In 2016, he became the first Indian doctor to introduce and promote stem cell transplant for treating multiple sclerosis. Dr. Bhargava is widely regarded as one of the leading stem cell transplant and hematology experts in Delhi and Gurgaon. His passion for community health is evident from his initiatives, including screening over 500 school children in Haryana in 2018 and conducting more than 1000 CMEs to date.
Procedures Performed:
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
- Cord Blood Transplant
- Stem Cell Transplant for Multiple Sclerosis (First in India to popularize this)
- Blood Cancers Treatment (ALL, AML, JMML, CML) & Lymphoma (Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin)
- Neuroblastoma Treatment
- Germ Cell Tumor (GCT) Treatment
- Bone and Soft Tissue (Sarcoma) Treatment
- Langerhans Cell Histiocytosis (LCH) and Rare Childhood Cancer Treatment
- Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Disease Treatment
Conditions Treated:
- Leukemia (AML, ALL, CML, CLL)
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s & Non-Hodgkin’s)
- Multiple Myeloma Thalassemia
- Aplastic Anemia
- Sickle Cell Disease
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS)
- Primary Immunodeficiencies
- Autoimmune Disorders (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis)
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- Childhood Leukemia
- Congenital Blood Disorders
Areas of Expertise:
- Benign Hematology & Hemato-oncology
- Pediatric Hemato-oncology
- Matched sibling, unrelated, and haploidentical transplants
- Hematopathology and Molecular Hematolog
Memberships & Contributions:
- Founding Member, Delhi Hematology Group
- Member, ISHTM Visiting Faculty at national and international universities
- Active developer of hematology programs in Uzbekistan, Iraq, Uganda, Rwanda, and more
- Campaign leader: “Say No to Whole Blood” – promoting blood component awareness
- Champion of Community Hematology and the Anaemia Free India mission
Research:
- Published extensively on PubMed (Search: Rahul Bhargava)
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FAQs
Dr. Bhargava specializes in hematology, stem cell transplantation, pediatric hemato-oncology, and treatment of complex blood disorders and cancers.
Dr. Bhargava has performed over 800 bone marrow and stem cell transplants to date.
Yes, he routinely treats patients from various countries and is actively involved in developing hematology services abroad, including in Uzbekistan, Iraq, Uganda, and Rwanda.
He performs autologous, matched sibling, unrelated donor, haploidentical, and cord blood transplants. He is also known for introducing stem cell transplants for multiple sclerosis in India.
Dr. Bhargava is the Director of the Institute of Blood Disorders and Bone Marrow Transplant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurgaon.
Yes, Dr. Bhargava has helped establish multiple low-cost transplant centers across India and collaborates with government initiatives to support affordable treatment.
He treats leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma, aplastic anemia, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, MDS, and immunodeficiency disorders.
The average hospital stay for a transplant ranges from 3 to 4 weeks, depending on the type of transplant and the patient's condition.
You can book an appointment directly with Fortis Hospital or connect with HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or via Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.