Dr. Omkar Khandkar

Dr Omkar Khandkar is a highly acclaimed Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologist with 19 years of extensive clinical experience. Widely recognized as a leading child health and oncology expert in Thane, he provides world-class, deeply compassionate care for children battling complex blood disorders, immune defects, and pediatric cancers.

An exceptionally qualified physician, Dr Khandkar holds a DNB in Paediatrics from the National Board of Examinations and an advanced Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology Oncology from Lokmanya Tilak Medical College. He brings profound expertise to his practice, having trained extensively in bone marrow transplants, intrathecal chemotherapies, and the critical management of childhood leukemias and solid tumors.

Doctor Khandkar currently practices as a Consultant at premier institutions including Mala Newborn and Children Hospital (Manpada) and MRR Childrens Hospital (Thane West). He leverages his vast clinical expertise to deliver highly advanced therapies for severe thalassemias, sickle cell anemia, and complex immunodeficiency syndromes, ensuring the highest standards of pediatric oncological care.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Omkar Khandkar provides comprehensive pediatric hematology and oncology care, utilizing advanced diagnostic protocols and targeted therapies.

Paediatric Oncology (Childhood Cancers)

Dr Omkar is highly specialized in executing precise, life-saving treatments for complex pediatric malignancies:

• Advanced Treatment for Childhood Leukemias (ALL, AML) and Lymphomas
• Management of CNS Tumours and Neuroblastomas
• Comprehensive Care for Wilms Tumour, Hepatoblastoma, and Retinoblastoma
• Targeted Therapies for Bone Tumours and Ewing's Sarcoma

Paediatric Haematology (Blood Disorders)

Dr Khandkar has extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing severe childhood blood disorders:

• Comprehensive Management of Thalassemias and Sickle Cell Anaemia
• Advanced Care for Aplastic and Hemolytic Anaemias
• Treatment of Platelet Disorders (Acute/Chronic ITP, Thrombocytopenias)
• Expert Management of Complex Bleeding Disorders

Advanced Interventions and Immunology

Dr O Khandkar offers highly specialized medical interventions for critical pediatric conditions:

• Expert Execution of Paediatric Intrathecal Chemotherapies
• Advanced Bone Marrow Aspirations and Biopsies
• Comprehensive Management of Immune System Defects
• Preparation and Care for Bone Marrow Transplants

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Topiwala National Medical College, Mumbai (2007)
• DNB in Paediatrics — National Board of Examination, New Delhi (2014)
• Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology Oncology — Lokmanya Tilak Medical College, Mumbai (2016)

Professional Memberships

• Indian Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Group (IPHOG)
• International Society for Pediatric Oncologists (ISPO)
• Indian Society of Blood and Bone Marrow Transplant (ISBMT)
• Indian Medical Association (IMA)
• Maharashtra Medical Council (MMC)

Professional Experience

Dr Omkar Khandkar currently practises at the following leading facilities across the MMR region:

• Consultant Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologist, Mala Newborn and Children Hospital, Manpada
• Consultant Paediatric Haematologist-Oncologist, MRR Childrens Hospital, Thane West
• Former Consultant, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Navi Mumbai
• Former Consultant, BYL Nair Charitable Hospital, Mumbai

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