Dr. Shashikant Apte

Dr Shashikant Apte is one of the most experienced haematologists and bone marrow transplant specialists in Pune, with a career spanning decades in diagnosing and treating complex blood disorders.

He is recognised as the physician who established the Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) programme in Pune and has successfully performed over 800 bone marrow transplants, including more than 100 complex allogeneic (donor) transplants. His expertise covers leukaemia, aplastic anaemia, lymphoma, myeloma, blood cancers, and a wide range of blood disorders.

If you or a family member has been diagnosed with a blood cancer or a serious blood condition and needs specialist haematology care or a bone marrow transplant, Dr Apte brings unmatched experience.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Marathi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Apte's practice centres on blood cancers, bone marrow transplantation, and complex blood disorders, combining clinical expertise with research in advanced treatment approaches.

Bone Marrow Transplantation in Pune

Stem cell transplant for blood cancers and severe blood disorders, with 800+ transplants performed:

• Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant (Using Patient's Own Stem Cells)
• Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant (Using Donor Stem Cells)
• Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation
• Matched Sibling Donor Transplant
• Matched Unrelated Donor Transplant Coordination
• Haploidentical Transplant Coordination
• Pre-Transplant Conditioning
• Post-Transplant Graft-versus-Host Disease Management
• Post-Transplant Infection Surveillance

Blood Cancer Treatment in Pune

Diagnosis and management of cancers arising from blood cells:

• Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) Treatment
• Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL) Treatment
• Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML) Management
• Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL) Management
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
• Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
• Multiple Myeloma Management
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS) Treatment

Bone Marrow Failure and Blood Disorders

Treatment for conditions where the bone marrow stops working properly:

• Aplastic Anaemia Management
• Agranulocytosis Treatment
• Severe Anaemia Evaluation
• Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet) Workup
• Pancytopenia Evaluation
• Thalassaemia Management
• Sickle Cell Disease Care

Immune Modulation Therapy

Advanced treatment approaches for blood conditions:

• T-Cell Monoclonal Antibody Therapy for Aplastic Anaemia
• Immunosuppressive Therapy for Bone Marrow Failure
• Targeted Therapy for Blood Cancers

General Haematology

Comprehensive blood disorder evaluation:

• Unexplained Anaemia Evaluation
• Bleeding Disorder Assessment
• Clotting Disorder Workup
• Iron Deficiency and B12 Deficiency
• Elevated White Cell Count Evaluation
• Splenomegaly Workup

Conditions Treated

• Acute and Chronic Leukaemia
• Lymphoma (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
• Multiple Myeloma
• Aplastic Anaemia
• Myelodysplastic Syndrome
• Thalassaemia
• Bone Marrow Transplant Candidates
• Agranulocytosis
• Bleeding and Clotting Disorders

Professional Experience

• Consultant Haematologist and BMT Specialist, Manipal Hospitals, Baner, Pune, Consultation Fee: ₹1250
• Consultant, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Nagar Road, Pune
• Consultant, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
• MD Internal Medicine from King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth GS Medical College, Mumbai
• FRCPA (Haematology) from Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia

Why Blood Cancer Patients in Pune Trust Dr Shashikant Apte

A diagnosis of leukaemia, lymphoma, or aplastic anaemia is overwhelming, and the haematologist you choose to guide your treatment has a profound impact on your outcome. Dr Apte is the physician who brought bone marrow transplantation to Pune, and his 800+ transplants (including over 100 complex allogeneic donor transplants) represent one of the highest transplant volumes for any individual haematologist in western India.

His KEM Hospital Mumbai training provided his medical and internal medicine foundation at India's most respected government medical college, and his FRCPA from the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia adds international haematology credentialling from Australia's peak pathology body. His research in T-cell monoclonal antibody immune modulation and allogeneic stem cell transplantation confirms engagement with advanced haematological treatment approaches. His three-hospital presence at Manipal Hospitals Baner (₹1250) and both Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital locations (Nagar Road and Deccan Gymkhana) ensures patients across Pune can access his care.

Book an Appointment with Dr Shashikant Apte

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Shashikant Apte, haematologist and BMT specialist in Pune, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Manipal Hospitals Baner, Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital Nagar Road, and Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital Deccan Gymkhana, Pune.