

Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty is the Head and Consultant in Clinical Haematology, Haemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant at Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore. With over 21 years of experience and 11 years as a specialist, he is widely known as one of the top haematologists in India. Dr. Kalashetty’s qualifications include MBBS and MD from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College and a DM in Clinical Hematology from the prestigious KEM Hospital in Mumbai. He also completed a one-year fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation at Vancouver General Hospital, Canada. He has pioneered advanced haematology and stem cell transplant programs in India and played a key role at the HCG MSR Cancer Centre. His excellence is not only clinical but also academic, with numerous national and international publications. Patients regard him as one of the best bone marrow transplant doctors in Bangalore, respected for both his medical skills and compassionate care. Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty is truly a leading figure in cancer care and hematology across India.
Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty holds deep expertise in diagnosing and treating a wide range of haematological conditions, from acute and chronic leukemias to lymphomas, myelomas, aplastic anaemia, thalassemia, and immune thrombocytopenia. He is also skilled in managing rare platelet and thrombotic disorders, as well as bleeding complications during pregnancy, renal, GI, and neurological conditions. His key specialization lies in Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation for both malignant and non-malignant disorders. With advanced training from Vancouver General Hospital, Dr. Kalashetty applies global transplant standards in India, especially at Manipal Hospitals. He is also active in academic forums, sharing insights on graft-versus-host disease (GVHD), myelofibrosis, and chronic myeloid leukemia management. Whether treating children or adults, his holistic approach and diagnostic accuracy place him among the most respected blood cancer specialists in India. With a strong clinical hand and academic vision, Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty remains a top expert in haematology and transplantation.