Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty

Dr Mallikarjun Kalashetty is a clinical haematologist and bone marrow transplant specialist in Bengaluru with 24 years of experience, currently serving as Head of the Department of Clinical Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road.

He specialises in blood cancers, bone marrow transplantation, red cell and platelet disorders, coagulation disorders, and haematologic complications in systemic disease, with international transplant training from Vancouver General Hospital, Canada, and recognised as a leading haematologist.

He consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Area of Expertise

Blood Cancers and Haematological Malignancies

Patients with acute and chronic blood cancers are evaluated and managed by Dr Mallikarjun Kalashetty with comprehensive haemato-oncological care:

• Acute and chronic leukaemia management
• Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma
• Multiple myeloma
• Myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS)
• Myelofibrosis diagnosis and management

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation

Patients with malignant and benign haematological disorders requiring transplantation are managed by Dr Kalashetty through the full transplant pathway:

• Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
• Autologous stem cell transplantation
• ABO incompatible and related donor transplants
• Graft versus host disease (GVHD) management
• Post-transplant follow-up and care

Red Cell and Aplastic Disorders

Patients with anaemia, aplastic conditions, and haemoglobin disorders are evaluated and treated with targeted haematological interventions:

• Aplastic anaemia management
• Autoimmune haemolytic anaemia
• Nutritional anaemia evaluation and treatment
• Thalassemia management including chelation therapy
• Sickle cell anaemia care

Platelet and Coagulation Disorders

Patients with platelet dysfunction, thrombocytopenia, and bleeding disorders are assessed and managed with structured haematological protocols:

• Immune thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP) management
• Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) care
• Haemophilia diagnosis and management
• Von Willebrand disease management
• Deep vein thrombosis and thrombotic disorders

Haematology in Systemic and Complex Conditions

Patients with haematological complications arising from pregnancy, renal disease, rheumatological disorders, and critical illness are managed with specialist haematological input:

• Haematologic complications in pregnancy and postpartum
• Renal and rheumatological haematological complications
• Gastrointestinal and neurological haematological disorders
• Haematologic management in ICU settings
• Haematological complications in surgical patients

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliation

Dr Mallikarjun Kalashetty currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bengaluru (Head of Department)

Previous Associations

• M S Ramaiah Curie Centre of Oncology, Bengaluru, where he established the Clinical Haematology, Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation programme at HCG MSR Cancer Centre
• Manipal Hospital, Millers Road, Bengaluru

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum (2002)
• MD General Medicine, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum (2007)
• DM Clinical Haematology, Gold Medalist, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai (2012)
• Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation, Vancouver General Hospital, Canada

Medical Council Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 63462 (2002)

Awards and Recognition

• Gold Medal, DM Clinical Haematology, Seth GS Medical College and KEM Hospital, Mumbai
• Established state-of-the-art Clinical Haematology, Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Centre at HCG MSR Cancer Centre, MS Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru

Research, Publications and Academic Contributions

Dr Kalashetty has published in national and international journals and authored book chapters in haematology reference texts. Selected contributions include:

• Improved Survival in Adults with Mixed Phenotype Acute Leukemia Following Stem Cell Transplantation: A Single Center Experience, ASH Annual Meeting, Blood (2013)
• Acquired Pure Red Cell Aplasia in Children, KLE Society Journal of Scientific Society (2012)
• Demographical, Clinical and Laboratory Profile of Snake Bites in North Karnataka, Medico-Legal Update Journal
• Book chapter: Iron Chelators for Thalassemia in Haematology Today 2013
• Book chapter: Gene Therapy for Haemophilia in Haematology Today 2012
• Book chapter: Approach to Thrombocytopenia in Post Graduate Medicine 2012

Conference Faculty and CME Contributions

Dr Kalashetty has served as faculty and resource person at multiple national and international haematology conferences including:

• KAPICON 2014, 2015, 2019, Physicians of India Karnataka Chapter
• Haematocon 2013, Mumbai
• ARSICON 2019, International Federation of Rural Surgery CME
• 42nd KSM Annual Academy Sessions on Bone Marrow Transplantation (2020)
• Lymphocon 2019
• CMEs by Bangalore Baptist Hospital, ESI Medical Services, IMA Hubli Branch, and Dr BR Ambedkar Medical College

Topics delivered include management of Aplastic Anaemia, Haemophilia, Myelofibrosis, Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Bone Marrow Transplantation, and Post-Transplant Follow-up Care.

Professional Memberships

• Member, Indian Medical Association

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