About Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty

• Dr. Mallikarjun Kalashetty is a highly respected Clinical Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, recognized for his comprehensive expertise in diagnosing and managing complex blood disorders and malignant hematologic diseases.
• His areas of specialization include acute and chronic leukemias, lymphomas, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, aplastic anemia, thalassemia, sickle cell disease, hemophilia, platelet disorders, and thrombotic conditions such as deep vein thrombosis.
• He is also extensively experienced in managing hematologic complications in pregnancy, renal disorders, autoimmune diseases, and intensive care settings, making his approach both multidisciplinary and comprehensive.
• Dr. Kalashetty is particularly renowned for his leadership in Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation, performing both autologous and allogeneic transplants for various malignant and non-malignant blood disorders.
• He completed his MBBS and MD in General Medicine from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, followed by a DM in Clinical Hematology from the prestigious Seth G.S. Medical College and K.E.M. Hospital, Mumbai, where he earned a Gold Medal for academic excellence.
• He then pursued a Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation at Vancouver General Hospital, Canada, gaining extensive exposure to modern transplant techniques and international best practices.
• With over two decades of experience, Dr. Kalashetty has built a distinguished career in managing both benign and malignant hematologic disorders.
• His training in Vancouver has been pivotal in introducing advanced transplant methodologies to India, including haploidentical and matched unrelated donor transplants.
• Under his leadership, Manipal Hospital’s Bone Marrow Transplant Unit has become one of the foremost centers in the region for cutting-edge hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.
• Before joining Manipal, Dr. Kalashetty played a key role in establishing the Clinical Hematology and Bone Marrow Transplant Program at HCG MSR Cancer Centre, M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, where he served as Consultant and In-Charge.
• His efforts laid the foundation for one of Karnataka’s earliest comprehensive BMT programs, offering patients access to curative therapies that were previously limited to international centers.
• A respected academician and researcher, Dr. Kalashetty has contributed extensively to scientific literature through numerous papers, chapters, and conference presentations in national and international forums.
• His research covers a broad spectrum of topics, including acute leukemia management, post-transplant complications, aplastic anemia, hemophilia, myelodysplastic syndromes, and iron chelation therapy.
• His chapter contributions in authoritative hematology books such as Haematology Today and Postgraduate Medicine demonstrate his academic depth and commitment to continuous learning.
• Dr. Kalashetty is a sought-after faculty speaker at conferences and CMEs, having delivered keynote sessions at KAPICON, HAEMATOCON, ARSICON, and multiple institutional symposia across India and South Asia.
• His lectures on topics like Bone Marrow Transplantation, Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD), Myelofibrosis, Thalassemia Care, and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML) are widely acclaimed for their clinical depth and practical insights.
• Dr. Kalashetty’s compassionate and holistic approach to patient care, combined with his pursuit of excellence in medical education and research, has earned him a reputation as one of the foremost hematologists and transplant specialists in South India.