Dr. Prashanth Balanthimogru

Dr Prashantha Balanthimogru is a Consultant Haematologist in Mangaluru with 22 years of experience, currently practising at Manipal Hospital, Attavar.

He is the founder of the first dedicated Haematology Centre in coastal Karnataka at KMC Hospital in 2012, specialising in acute leukaemia, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative disorders, haemophilia, and blood disorders in the elderly and pregnant women.

He consults in English, Hindi, Kannada, Malayalam, and Tulu.

Area of Expertise

Blood Cancers and Leukaemia

Dr Prashantha Balanthimogru evaluates and manages patients with haematological malignancies using evidence based protocols:

• Acute leukaemia management
• Myelodysplastic syndrome treatment
• Myeloproliferative disorder care
• Granulocytic sarcoma management
• Haemato oncology consultation

Anaemia and Red Cell Disorders

Patients with anaemia and complex red cell conditions are managed by Dr Prashantha with targeted haematological interventions:

• Anaemia evaluation and treatment
• Hereditary spherocytosis management
• Haemoglobin H disease assessment
• Beta thalassemia trait management
• Bone marrow iron correlation studies

Bleeding and Clotting Disorders

Dr Prashantha Balanthimogru manages patients with complex coagulation and platelet disorders:

• Haemophilia management including low titre inhibitor cases
• Acquired haemophilia treatment
• Immune thrombocytopenia management
• Platelet transfusion protocol evaluation
• Bleeding disorder workup and care

Haematological Disorders in Special Populations

Patients in high risk groups including the elderly and pregnant women are managed by Dr Prashantha with specialised haematology care:

• Haematological disorders in elderly
• Blood disorders in pregnancy
• Porphyria and metabolic blood disorder management
• Lead poisoning mimicking blood disorders
• Complex haematological case management

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, JSS Medical College, Mysore, Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (2004)
• DNB Internal Medicine, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore, National Board of Examinations (2009)
• Fellowship in Haematology and Haemato Oncology, Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore (2012)
• Registration: Karnataka Medical Council, Registration No. 69365 (2004)

Academic and Leadership Contributions

• Founder and Head, first dedicated Haematology Department in coastal Karnataka, KMC Hospital, 2012
• Former Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, KMC Mangalore
• Organised 7 state and local medical conferences for continuing medical education
• Conducts annual CME sessions in haematology for healthcare professionals
• Conducted mega cancer awareness exhibition and Yakshagana at Kadri Park, 2019, attended by over 5000 people
• Featured in Vijaya Karnataka and Asianet News for cancer awareness campaigns on World Cancer Day

Research and Publications

Dr Prashantha Balanthimogru has authored more than 15 peer reviewed articles in national and international haematology journals. Selected publications include:

• Prophylactic platelet transfusion in stable dengue fever, is it really necessary
• Granulocytic sarcoma of colon in a patient with acute promyelocytic leukaemia
• Successful aortic valve replacement surgery in a patient with severe haemophilia A with low titre inhibitor
• Symptomatic acquired haemophilia due to circulating antibodies against factor VIII and IX in a non haemophiliac patient
• Lead poisoning mimicking acute porphyria
• Increased C reactive protein levels at diagnosis negatively predict platelet count recovery after steroid treatment in newly diagnosed adult immune thrombocytopenia

Professional Experience

Current Hospital Affiliations

Dr Prashantha Balanthimogru currently consults at:

• Manipal Hospital, Attavar, Mangaluru

Previous Associations

• Associate Professor, KMC Mangalore
• Resident, Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bangalore

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