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Dr. Rishab Bharadwaj

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Dept. of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation MGM Cancer Institute and MGM Healthcare, Chennai

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Experience
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Name
Dr. Rishab Bharadwaj
Postion
Consultant
Mail
rishab11@gmail.com

About Me

Biography

Dr. Rishab Bharadwaj is a distinguished Paediatric Haematologist and Oncologist. With 7 years of experience in tertiary and quaternary care Paediatric Haematology & Oncology units across Chennai and the UK, he has honed his skills in providing top-notch care to young patients.

He received specialized training at St. Mary’s Hospital in London, UK, a pioneer centre for haploidentical transplantation for haematological disorders in the UK. This training has equipped him with advanced expertise in the field, particularly in performing over 300 Allo- geneic and Autologous Stem Cell transplants.

He is an expert in benign and malignant haematology, solid tumours, immunodeficiencies and bone marrow transplants. His special interest lies in cellular and immunotherapy, where he applies innovative techniques to improve patient outcomes. His dedication to advancing medical care and his compassionate approach make him a valued professional in the medical community. He is strongly focussed on academic pursuits and has numerous publications to his credit in various indexed journals.

Qualifications

Areas of Expertise

Post-doctoral Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology-Oncology
Kanchi Kamakoti CHILDS Trust Hospital, Chennai, India
2017- 2019
MD (Paediatrics)
Smt. NHL Municipal Medical College and V.S. General Hospital, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India
2014 - 2017
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
Govt. Stanley Medical College, Chennai, India
2008 - 2014

Experience

Professional Experience

Consultant
Dept. of Paediatric Haematology, Oncology, Blood and Marrow Transplantation , Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
Chennai2021 - 2024
Senior Clinical Fellow
Paediatric Haematology and BMT , St. Mary’s Hospital, Imperial College NHS Trust
London, UK 2020 - 2021
Senior Clinical Fellow
Paediatric Haematology-Oncology and BMT, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Mumbai, India2019 - 2020

Research Experience

Conducted a retrospective observational study titled “Clinico-immunological profile of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases at a tertiary care children’s hospital in South India” – submitted as a dissertation as part of Post-doctoral Fellowship.
Conducted a study in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit over a period of two years (2015-2017) titled “A study of renal parameters and serum calcium levels in neonates with birth asphyxia” – submitted as a dissertation as part of Post-graduate degree (MD).
Conducted a study in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit during Post Graduation over a period of two years (2014-2016) titled “A study of referral pattern of neonates at a tertiary care centre and role of TOPS (Temperature, Oxygenation, Perfusion and Sugar) score in assessing morbidity and mortality”.
Awarded ICMR Short Term Studentship (STS) in 2010 for a project titled “Isolation of Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci in paediatric age group, antibiotic susceptibility testing and evaluation of anaerobic incubation compared to conventional technique”.

Other Academic Experience

Attended a workshop on “Practical Paediatric Oncology”, conducted by the Indian Academy of Paediatrics – Paediatric Haematology-Oncology Chapter in association with SIOP, 2019.
Attended the Mid-term Paediatric Hematology-Oncology (PHOCON) CME, 2018.
Completed the Post Graduate Program in Pediatric Nutrition (PGPN) conducted by Nestle Nutrition Institute in association with Boston University School of Medicine. (2016)
Completed the Advanced NRP provider course of the IAP Neonatal Resuscitation Program, 2015.
Attended the 23rd European Students’ Conference, 2012 at Berlin.

Overview of Research Topics

Paper Presentations

Paediatric Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia presenting as a paraspinal mass
Quarterly meeting of Mumbai Hematology Group 2020
Haplo-identical BMT in a case of sickle cell anemia
Quarterly meeting of Mumbai Hematology Group 2019
Clinico-immunological profile of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases at a tertiary care children’s hospital in South India
22nd Annual Pediatric Hematology Oncology Conference (PHOCON) Benagaluru, 2018
Cytogenetic profile in children with B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and its correlation with induction outcomes
22nd Annual Pediatric Hematology Oncology Conference (PHOCON) Bengaluru, 2018.
Medulloblastoma molecular sybtypes: Profile and outcomes from a tertiary care unit in South India
22nd Annual Pediatric Hematology Oncology Conference (PHOCON) Bengaluru, 2018.
A case of Benign Familial Neonatal Seizures (BFNS)
NEUROPEDICON Ahmedabad, 2016.
A study of referral pattern of neonates at a tertiary care centre and role of TOPS (Temperature, Oxygenation, Perfusion and Sugar) score in assessing morbidity and mortality
GIAPCON Rajkot, 2015 (Awarded 1st place)
Isolation of Group A Beta Hemolytic Streptococci in paediatric age group, antibiotic susceptibility testing and evaluation of anaerobic incubation compared to conventional technique
UG Medical Students’ Regional Research Conference Thiruvananthapuram, 2011

Works

Publications

Sivasankaran M, Munirathnam D, Balasubramanian S, Agrawal S, Deshpande S, Bharadwaj R, Dhanalakshmi K, Kumar V. Diagnostic Spectrum and Clinical Profile of Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders at a Tertiary Care Children Hospital in Southern India
. Indian Pediatrics 58, 246–249 (2021)
Bharadwaj R, Chickabasaviah YT, Rao S, Srinivasan A, Balasubramaniam C, Chandrasekhar S, Scott JX. Rosette-forming Glioneuronal Tumor in the optic pathway of a child.
Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. 2020 Oct1:42(7):e655-8
Bharadwaj R, Raman T, Thangadorai R, Munirathnam D. Targeted Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to diagnose hereditary hemolytic anemias.
International Journal of Hematology-Oncology and Stem Cell Research. 2020 Jul 1;14(3):177
Sivasankaran M, Bharadwaj R, Sivabalan S, Thangadorai R, Kumar V, Munirathnam D. Non-malignant lymphoproliferative disorders in children
A case series. Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion. 2020 Jul 27:1-5
Jacob ES, Matheskumar S, Bharadwaj R. Group A Streptococcal carriage in children with ADHD: Antibiotic resistance and associated ASO levels
International Journal of Current Microbiology and Applied Sciences. 2019;8(3):472-5
Parekh ZR, Bharadwaj R, Parmar G, Shah A. Study of referral pattern of neonates at tertiary care centre and role of TOPS score in assessing morbidity and mortality.
. National Journal of Community Medicine. 2018;9(3):157-60
Bharadwaj R, Munirathnam D, Sivabalan S. Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura secondary to tuberculosis.
International Journal of Contemporary Pediatrics. 2018;5(5):2008
Bharadwaj R, Suresh SG, Srinivasan A, Mohanrao S, Santosh V, Chidambaram B, Chandrasekhar S, Scott JX. Medulloblastoma molecular subtypes:Profile and outcomes from a tertiary care pediatric oncology unit in South India.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal. 2018;3(S7eS65):S49
Bharadwaj R, Srinivasan A, Scott JX. Clinico-biological profile of perinatal and infant Neuroblastoma; Experience from a tertiary care pediatric oncology centre.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal. 2018;3(3):S54-5.
Bharadwaj R, Ajeitha L, Revathi R, Deenadayalan M. Clinico-immunological profile of Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases at a tertiary care children’s hospital in South India.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal. 2018;3(3):S30-1.
Bharadwaj R, Ajeitha L, Srinivasan A, Scott JX. Cytogenetic profile in children with B-Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia and its correlation with induction outcomes.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal. 2018;3(3):S17-8
Loganathan A, Srinivasan A, Kumar N, Bharadwaj R, Scott JX. Microbiological profile and outcomes of infections during induction therapy in childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia.
Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal. 2017;2(2):S28.

Memberships

Professional Memberships

Indian Academy of Paediatrics (Life member)
Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Chapter – IAP (Life member)

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