Dr. (Brig) Anil Khetarpal

Dr (Brig) Anil Khetarpal is a highly distinguished transfusion medicine and blood banking specialist in Gurgaon with 50 years of clinical and academic expertise in pathology, transfusion medicine, therapeutic apheresis, and stem cell transplantation.

He is recognised as one of India's most decorated medical officers, having served as Professor and Head of Pathology at the Army Hospital, Delhi Cantonment, and as a Member of the National Blood Transfusion Council, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, representing the Armed Forces Medical Services.

Patients searching for a transfusion medicine specialist in Gurgaon, reliable blood banking expert in Delhi NCR, or expert therapeutic apheresis and stem cell harvesting will find world-class, evidence-based care from one of India's most experienced physicians in this specialised field. Dr Khetarpal is fluent in English and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Brig Anil Khetarpal offers the most comprehensive range of transfusion medicine, apheresis, and stem cell services in the region:

Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine in Gurgaon

Expert blood banking and transfusion services:

• Blood Component Preparation and Quality Control
• Whole Blood Transfusion Management
• Red Blood Cell (RBC) Transfusion for anaemia and surgical patients
• Platelet Transfusion Therapy
• Fresh Frozen Plasma (FFP) and Cryoprecipitate administration
• Blood Grouping and Cross-Matching
• Compatibility Testing for safe transfusions
• Autologous Blood Transfusion for elective surgery

Therapeutic Apheresis in Gurgaon

Dr Anil Khetarpal has vast experience in all apheresis modalities:

• Therapeutic Plasma Exchange (TPE) for autoimmune and neurological conditions
• Therapeutic Red Cell Exchange (TRex) for sickle cell disease
• Therapeutic Leucocyte Removal (TLR) for leukaemia
• Therapeutic Platelet Removal (TPR) for thrombocytosis
• LDL Apheresis for familial hypercholesterolaemia
• Extracorporeal Photopheresis for graft-versus-host disease

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Support

Expert stem cell harvesting with over 300 cases:

• Peripheral Blood Stem Cell (PBSC) Harvesting for bone marrow transplantation
• Stem Cell Collection and Processing
• Apheresis for Autologous and Allogeneic Transplantation
• Stem Cell Cryopreservation
• Post-Harvest Quality Assessment

Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine

Pioneering experience in therapeutic stem cell use:

• Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Therapy using adult human cells for therapeutic use
• Cryobanking trained at Beike Biotechnology Co Ltd, China
• Regenerative Medicine Applications for chronic conditions
• Stem Cell Storage and Banking

Immunohaematology

Expert serological and blood group expertise:

• Complex Blood Group Serology
• Alloantibody Identification and Management
• Haemolytic Disease of the Newborn (HDN) evaluation and management
• Rare Blood Group Management
• Pre-Transplant Immunohaematology Workup

Transfusion in Special Populations

Dr Khetarpal manages complex transfusion needs:

• Massive Transfusion Protocol in trauma and surgery
• Paediatric Transfusion Management
• Oncology Patient Transfusion Support
• Transplant Patient Blood Management
• Irradiated and CMV-Negative Blood Components

Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

Comprehensive diagnostic pathology:

• Histopathology and Cytopathology reporting
• Haematology Laboratory Management
• Molecular Medicine and Diagnostics
• Laboratory Quality Assurance
• Undergraduate and Postgraduate Teaching in Pathology

Professional Experience

Dr Brig Khetarpal is currently associated with:

• Deputy Chief Medical Services and Chairperson, Department of Blood Centre and Transfusion Medicine, Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurgaon

He has previously served at:

• Professor and Head, Department of Pathology, Laboratory Science and Molecular Medicine, Army Hospital (R&R), Delhi Cantonment
• Professor and Head, Base Hospital, Delhi Cantonment
• Professor and Head, Armed Forces Transfusion Centre, Delhi Cantonment
• Consultant, TATA Main Hospital, Jamshedpur

Brigadier (Dr) Khetarpal brings over 33 years of dedicated service in the Indian Armed Forces Medical Services, holding leadership positions at the most prestigious military medical institutions in India. He has 17 years of Medical Council of India (MCI) recognised teaching experience in Pathology at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including 8 years as Professor in Pathology.

He was recognised as a Postgraduate Teacher in Pathology by Delhi University and served as an MCI Inspector for recognition of MD Pathology and MD Transfusion Medicine courses in medical colleges across India from 2008 to 2010. He has several publications in national and international peer-reviewed journals.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Medical College, Jabalpur (1976)
• MD Pathology and Transfusion Medicine from Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
• Cryobanking Training from Beike Biotechnology Co Ltd, China

Registration

• Haryana Medical Council (Registration No: 8730, since 2014)

Professional Memberships

• Life Member and Vice President India, Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine
• Life Member, Indian Association of Pathologists and Microbiologists
• Life Member, Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion
• Life Member, Indian Society of Blood Transfusion and Immuno Hematology
• Life Member, Indian Society of Cytology
• Life Member, Indian Society of Transfusion Medicine
• Member, National Blood Transfusion Council, Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India

Awards and Military Honours

• Chief of Army Staff Commendation (15 August 1980)
• Army Commander Commendation (15 January 2006)
• Chief of Army Staff Commendation (15 August 2006)
• Chief of Army Staff Commendation (15 January 2007)
• Sena Medal (Distinguished) (15 January 2009)
• United Nations Medal for UN Peacekeeping Mission in Cambodia (June 1993)
• Armed Forces Medical Research Committee Best Original Paper Award (2013)

Why Consult Dr (Brig) Anil Khetarpal

Dr (Brig) Anil Khetarpal is among India's most distinguished transfusion medicine specialists in Gurgaon with 50 years of expertise, recipient of the Sena Medal (Distinguished) and United Nations Peacekeeping Medal, over 300 stem cell harvesting procedures, and leadership roles as National Blood Transfusion Council Member and Vice President India of the Asian Association of Transfusion Medicine. Patients benefit from his unparalleled expertise at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurgaon.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr (Brig) Anil Khetarpal, transfusion medicine specialist in Gurgaon, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Artemis Hospital, Sector 51, Gurgaon.