Dr. Tarangini Durugappa

Dr Tarangini Durugappa is a highly esteemed paediatric haematology-oncology specialist in Mysore with over 10 years of overall medical experience, dedicating her career to childhood cancers and blood disorders.

She holds an FNB in Paediatric Haematology Oncology and an MD in Paediatrics alongside an MBBS and MRCPCH Part II, executing targeted oncological interventions for hundreds of children.

Serving as a Consultant at Kangaroo Care Women and Children Hospitals and Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, she performs highly precise haematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT), communicating fluently in English, Hindi, and Kannada.

Driven by a philosophy of compassionate paediatric care, her immense clinical acumen ensures the delivery of optimal operative protocols for severe childhood leukaemia and complex bleeding disorders.

Area of Expertise

Dr Tarangini brings vast knowledge to the medical management of complex paediatric blood disorders and acute childhood malignancies.

Her proficiency in clinical haematology-oncology ensures accurate diagnosis and therapeutic systemic care for young patients requiring highly specialised structural interventions.

Paediatric Oncology and Tumour Management

For patients in Mysore, Dr Tarangini Durugappa performs clinical evaluations for Childhood Leukaemia and Solid Tumours:

• Clinical management and targeted therapeutic interventions for newly diagnosed paediatric leukaemia and lymphoma
• Systemic treatment protocols and oncological clearance regimens for complex solid tumours in children
• Paediatric intensive care strategies to manage oncological emergencies and febrile neutropenia

Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

To support patients in Karnataka, Dr Durugappa provides interventions for Aplastic Anaemia and Haemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis:

• Haematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCT) for a variety of benign and malignant paediatric haematological disorders
• Peripheral blood stem cell harvesting and rigorous cryopreservation techniques for severe bone marrow failures
• Targeted systemic interventions for complex primary immune deficiency disorders

Benign Haematology and Coagulation Disorders

Dr Tarangini handles systemic evaluations in Mysore, specifically targeting Haemolytic Anaemia and Bleeding Disorders:

• Targeted medical regimens for the definitive management of severe haemolytic anaemias including thalassaemia
• Comprehensive evaluation and therapeutic management of acute paediatric bleeding disorders and Glanzmann thrombasthenia
• Precise systemic monitoring and nutritional assessment protocols specifically tailored for paediatric oncology units

Clinical Outcomes and Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Milestones

Dr Durugappa consistently elevates paediatric oncology standards in Karnataka:

• Extensive Experience: Brings over 10 years of comprehensive medical practice, specifically dedicating her career to advanced paediatric haematology and oncology.
• Institutional Leadership: Serves as a Consultant Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologist across Kangaroo Care Women and Children Hospitals and Narayana Multispeciality Hospital in Mysore.
• Medical Recognition: Awarded a prestigious Travel Bursary for her poster presentation at St Jude VIVA, Singapore in 2015, and secured recognition in the National Level quiz in Paediatric Oncology by the Indian Cancer Society, Delhi in 2014.
• Global Academic Exposure: Presented extensive research at the 46th International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) in Toronto, Canada in 2014, and actively participated in PEDICON (2010, 2015, 2017) and PHOTON (2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018) conferences.

Education

Dr Tarangini Durugappa completed her medical education and elite paediatric oncology training from recognised national boards:

• MBBS (2007)
• MD in Paediatrics (2011)
• MRCPCH Part II (2014)
• Fellowship of National Board (FNB) in Paediatric Haematology Oncology (2016)

Specialised Training and Certifications

• Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) at Manipal Hospital, Bangalore (2009)
• Pediatric Intensive Care at PEDICON (2010)
• Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) Workshop at St John’s Medical College (2011)
• Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) Course by BPNI
• Peripheral blood stem cell harvest and Cryopreservation at HEMATOCON (2014)
• Primary Immune Deficiency disorders at PEDICON (2015)

Publications and Research

Dr Tarangini Durugappa is actively involved in advancing medical research globally. She has authored multiple publications in indexed journals, contributing significantly to clinical literature:

• Re-thinking treatment strategies for febrile neutropenia in pediatric oncology population: the perspective from a developing country, Infectious Agents and Cancer (2021)
• Dengue infection in children with Thalassemia: Is it different?, Indian Journal of Applied Research (2019)
• Glanzman Thrombasthenia in children: Experience from a tertiary care center in South India, Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology (2019)
• Retinoblastoma: Time Ripe to Screen?, Indian Journal of Applied Research (2019)
• Pleurodesis in pulmonary Langerhans cell histiocytosis in children: A life-saving measure, Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (2018)

Professional Experience

Dr Tarangini Durugappa currently brings her paediatric oncology expertise to the following institutions, serving as a Consultant at:

• Kangaroo Care Women and Children Hospitals (Mysore)
• Narayana Multispeciality Hospital (Mysore)

Previously, she gained immense exposure serving in highly specialised clinical and academic roles at:

• St John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore (Assistant Professor)
• Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, New Delhi (Fellow in PHO)
• ESI-Post Graduate Institute of Medical Science and Research, Bangalore
• BGS Global Hospital, Bangalore (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit)

Book an Appointment with Dr Tarangini Durugappa, Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologist in Mysore

Ensure medical safety and oncological clearance by booking a consultation with Dr Tarangini Durugappa for severe childhood leukaemia, complex haemolytic anaemia, and critical bleeding disorders. Check her contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.