About Dr. Vinay Munikoty Venkatesh

• Dr. Vinay Munikoty Venkatesh is a leading Pediatric Medical Oncologist, Hematologist, and Bone Marrow Transplant Physician with over 14 years of experience.
• Known for his clinical excellence and dedication to holistic child care, he combines advanced international training with a compassionate, evidence-based approach to the treatment of hematologic malignancies, benign blood disorders, and pediatric cancers.
• His clinical interests include acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), retinoblastoma, brain and solid tumors, aplastic anemia, and congenital bone marrow failure syndromes, as well as the use of stem cell transplantation in non-malignant conditions.
• Dr. Vinay completed his MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences in 2011, followed by MD in Pediatrics from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
• He further pursued a DM in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology from the Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, where he trained under some of the country’s foremost experts.
• His DM fellowship provided him with comprehensive exposure to a wide spectrum of haematolymphoid malignancies, solid tumors, benign hematologic disorders, and hematological emergencies.
• During his tenure at PGIMER, Chandigarh, Dr. Vinay actively managed over 600 oncology and 250 hematology cases annually, including complex conditions like acute leukemia, lymphoma, neuroblastoma, retinoblastoma, bone tumors, and coagulation disorders.
• His training also encompassed advanced thalassemia and hemophilia care, as he was deeply involved in the institute’s thalassemia daycare and hemophilia programs, managing both acute and chronic complications with precision.
• ​After completing his super-specialty training, Dr. Vinay joined St. John’s Medical College Hospital, Bangalore, as a Consultant in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology, where he played a key role in expanding the pediatric oncology and bone marrow transplant services.
• Dr. Vinay worked closely with a dedicated team of nurse practitioners and multidisciplinary tumor boards, optimizing individualized patient care and treatment outcomes.
• During his tenure, he also participated in national and international research collaborations through the Indian Pediatric Oncology Group (InPOG), furthering advancements in childhood cancer management.
• ​To gain deeper international exposure, Dr. Vinay underwent a Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation at the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), UK, where he trained at the Bristol Royal Children’s Hospital.
• There, he developed specialized expertise in managing pediatric stem cell transplantation (autologous, allogenic, and cord blood) for various hematologic and genetic conditions such as refractory leukemias, lymphomas, marrow failure syndromes, thalassemia, sickle cell anemia, and primary immunodeficiency disorders.
• His training in one of the UK’s top pediatric transplant centers enriched his understanding of advanced transplant protocols, conditioning regimens, and long-term survivorship care.
• ​Throughout his career, Dr. Vinay has demonstrated a deep commitment to improving the outcomes and quality of life of children battling cancer and chronic hematologic illnesses.
• He also focuses on preventive hematology and pediatric survivorship programs, ensuring that patients and families receive ongoing multidisciplinary support beyond treatment completion.
• An accomplished academician and researcher, Dr. Vinay has published extensively in peer-reviewed international journals, contributing to the understanding of pediatric hematologic malignancies, transplant-related complications, and rare hematologic syndromes.
• His scientific work has appeared in journals such as the Journal of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology, Indian Journal of Pathology and Microbiology, and Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Journal.
• His research on acquired tracheoesophageal fistula in Hodgkin’s lymphoma, retinoblastoma screening, and iron overload estimation using T2*MRI in children post-chemotherapy has been widely cited and presented at global forums.
• Dr. Vinay’s contributions to medical education have also been recognized nationally. He has received several awards, including the Torrent Young Scholar Award, Hematacon National Quiz Gold Medal, Best Orator Award, and the PHOCON Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Quiz (National Level) First Prize.
• His poster on Early Mortality in Childhood Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia earned the Best Poster Award at Research Day, Kasturba Medical College, Manipal, 2022.
• With memberships in leading professional bodies such as the Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP), European Society for Blood and Marrow Transplantation (EBMT), Indian Pediatric Oncology Group (InPOG), International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), and the Childhood Cancer and Leukemia Group (CCLG-UK), Dr. Vinay actively contributes to international research collaborations and protocol development in pediatric cancer care.
• Dr. Vinay’s efforts in advancing pediatric hematology and bone marrow transplantation have earned him respect from peers, patients, and the broader medical community alike.