Dr. Prathip Kumar B R

Dr Prathip Kumar B R is an experienced Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine specialist in Bangalore with 20 years of experience in pathology and transfusion services.

Hospitals and clinicians seeking expert support in blood banking, transfusion safety, and component therapy will find in Dr Prathip a consultant with an MD in Transfusion Medicine from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, one of India’s premier medical institutions.

Area of Expertise

Dr Prathip Kumar B R specialises in transfusion medicine and blood bank management, ensuring safe and efficient blood component therapy in high-volume tertiary care settings.

His expertise supports cardiac surgery, critical care, oncology, and emergency medicine teams.

He manages areas including blood component preparation, compatibility testing, transfusion reactions, massive transfusion protocols, haemovigilance, and quality control in blood banking services.

Core Clinical Services

• Blood Banking and Component Preparation
• Compatibility Testing and Cross-Matching
• Transfusion Reaction Management
• Massive Transfusion Protocols
• Haemovigilance and Transfusion Safety
• Apheresis and Component Therapy
• Quality Assurance in Blood Bank Operations
• Support for Cardiac and Transplant Surgery

Professional Experience

Narayana Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Bangalore

Consultant – Transfusion Medicine
Dr Prathip Kumar B R provided transfusion medicine expertise, supporting high-risk surgical procedures, transplant cases, and critical care units with safe blood management protocols.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Dr B R Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, 2006
• MD in Transfusion Medicine, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

Registration

• Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 74600 (from 2006)

Why Consult Dr Prathip Kumar B R?

Dr Prathip combines two decades of experience in transfusion medicine with advanced training from AFMC Pune, a nationally respected institution.

His expertise ensures safe blood component utilisation, efficient transfusion protocols, and high standards of haemovigilance in tertiary care settings. His role is critical in supporting cardiac surgery, transplant services, and emergency medicine with safe and evidence-based transfusion practices.

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