Dr. Gaurav Kharya

Dr. Gaurav Kharya - Pediatric Hemato-oncologist, Hematologist, BMT Specialist

Providing Comprehensive Pediatric Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation Services

About Dr. Gaurav Kharya

Leading Pediatric Hematology Expert at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi

Profile Snapshot of Dr. Gaurav Kharya

• Dr. Gaurav Kharya is a highly esteemed pediatric hematologist with over 17 years of experience. He serves as a Senior Consultant at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.
• With specialization in pediatric hemato-oncology, immunology, and bone marrow transplantation (BMT), Dr. Kharya has gained extensive expertise in providing advanced treatments for children with blood disorders, immunological conditions, and malignancies.
• Dr. Kharya has successfully performed approximately 600 bone marrow transplants and holds the distinction of conducting the first haploidentical bone marrow transplant for sickle cell disease in India. He has also achieved remarkable results in depleting TCR alpha beta CD 19 through haploidentical BMT in a 4-month-old baby with severe combined immunodeficiency.

Dr. Gaurav Kharya’s Expertise

Bone Marrow Transplant:

• Dr. Kharya specializes in bone marrow transplantation, offering life-saving treatments to children with various blood disorders and malignancies.

Cancer Screening (Preventive):

• Dr. Kharya emphasizes preventive care and provides comprehensive cancer screening services for early detection and intervention.

Work Experience of Dr. Gaurav Kharya

• Senior Consultant – Pediatric Hematologist at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi.

• Registrar in the Department of Pediatrics at Sunder Lal Jain Memorial Hospital.

• International Pediatric BMT Fellow at The Great North Children Hospital, Newcastle upon Tyne.

• Fellow in Pediatric Hematology & BMT at St Mary’s Hospital, London, UK.

Dr. Gaurav Kharya’s Qualifications

• MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery).
• DCH (Diploma in Child Health).
• DNB- Paediatrics (Diplomate of National Board in Pediatrics).
• Fellowship in Hematology and Pediatric Oncology.
• Fellowship in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology and BMT.

Memberships of Dr. Gaurav Kharya

• Indian Academy of Pediatrics.
• International Society of Pediatric Oncology.
• Membership in IAP’s chapter, Pediatric Hematology, and Oncology.
• Achievements of Dr. Gaurav Kharya
• First to perform haploidentical BMT for sickle cell disease in India.
• Successful TCR alpha beta CD 19 depletion through haploidentical BMT in-vitro in the youngest patient (4 months) with severe combined immunodeficiency.
• Publications of Dr. Gaurav Kharya

Articles (selected):

• "Cost of Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation in India" (Mediterr J Hematol Infect Dis, 2014).
• Chapter: "Arterial blood gas vs venous blood gas: which one and when?" in Pediatric emergency medicine (Indian Journal of Pediatrics).
• Abstract: "Is it possible to treat pediatric acute myeloid leukemia in a developing country?" (ISH 2010 Jerusalem).