Dr. Neeraj Sidharthan is a Clinical Professor and Head of Clinical Hematology at Amrita Hospital, Kochi, specializing in bone marrow transplantation and hematologic malignancies, with advanced training from CMC Vellore.
Education and Qualifications:
- DM in Hematology from Christian Medical College, Vellore (2010).
- MD in General Medicine from Govt. Medical College, Thiruvananthapuram (2005).
- DNB in General Medicine (2005).
Current Position and Experience
- Clinical Professor and Head of the Department of Clinical Haematology and Stem Cell Transplant at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi.
- Has held the position of Professor and Head since December 2020.
- Previously served as Associate Professor (2012–2020) and Assistant Professor (2010–2012) at the same institute.
- Completed specific training in Blood and Marrow Transplant (2005–2010) and Clinical Flow Cytometry (2008–2010) at Christian Medical College, Vellore.
- Has performed 230 number of transplants.
Specialization and Research Areas
- Specializes in Clinical Haematology and Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation.
- Areas of interest include Bone Marrow Transplant for malignant and non-malignant disorders, Acute Leukemias, Myelomas, Relapsed Lymphomas, and Hemophilia.
- Principal Investigator for multiple Phase III and IV clinical trials, including those for Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia, Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria, and Hemophilia A and B.
Awards and Recognition
- Dr. Eapen Samuel award for the best clinical research paper in Kerala state (2016-2017).
- Tamilnadu MGR Medical University medal in Clinical Hematology for the year 2010.
- Professor T. K. Raman Memorial Gold Medal for the best postgraduate student in General Medicine (2005).
- Has over 50 publications.
