Dr. Poornima P

With over 16 years in clinical haematology and bone marrow transplantation, Dr. Poornima P is a Consultant at SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore. Dr. Poornima sees patients from first diagnosis through to recovery, with a strong clinical interest in management of multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).

Dr. Poornima takes time to explain each diagnosis in simple terms and to discuss every reasonable option, including when watchful monitoring may be better than an immediate procedure. Care is coordinated with other specialists at SPARSH Hospital, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore when a condition needs more than one team.

When to See a Clinical Haematologist

Patients usually consult a haematologist for unexplained anaemia, abnormal blood counts, swollen lymph nodes, easy bruising or bleeding, or a diagnosis of leukaemia, lymphoma or myeloma that needs a clear treatment plan.

Treatments and Procedures

• Allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplantation for haematological malignancies
• Management of multiple myeloma, lymphoma, and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
• Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of aplastic anaemia, thalassaemia, and sickle cell disease
• Evaluation of bleeding disorders, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), and hypercoagulable states

Education and Training

• MBBS, Bangalore Medical College, Bengaluru (2010)
• MD (Internal Medicine), M.S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bengaluru (2014)
• Fellowship in Clinical Haematology & BMT, Tata Medical Center, Kolkata

Research and Memberships

Dr. Poornima stays involved in research and teaching in clinical haematology and bone marrow transplantation and has published in peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Poornima is a member of the Indian Society of Haematology and Blood Transfusion (ISHBT) and the European Hematology Association (EHA).

Patients travelling to Bangalore from other cities or from abroad can request a consultation, a second opinion on existing reports, or a treatment cost estimate before they travel.