36+ years of expertise

Dr. Velu Nair

Chief Consultant Haemato Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant

Fellowship (Haematology & BMT), MD (Medicine), MBBS    |Apollo Hospitals Gandhinagar,Ahmedabad

About Dr. Velu Nair

Dr. Velu Nair is a leading hemato-oncologist with extensive expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers and complex hematological disorders. His clinical work focuses on advanced therapies such as bone marrow transplantation, cellular therapies, and treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and myeloma.

He has performed more than 1000 bone marrow transplants and has played a key role in establishing several hematology and transplant centers during his career in both military and civilian healthcare systems. His clinical expertise also includes managing genetic blood disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes, thrombosis disorders, and complex hematological malignancies.

Dr. Nair has contributed significantly to clinical research and medical education with numerous publications in international journals and participation in global hematology conferences. He has also played a role in developing national clinical guidelines related to hematopoietic cell transplantation and hematology practices.

Education

  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation) โ€“ Christian Medical College & Hospital, Vellore
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation) โ€“ Kingโ€™s College Hospital, London
  • Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Haematology & Bone Marrow Transplantation) โ€“ Stanford Medical Centre & Stanford University, USA
  • MD (Medicine) โ€“ Armed Forces Medical College, Pune
  • MBBS โ€“ Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

Experience

  • Chief Consultant โ€“ Haemato Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, Apollo Cancer Centre
  • Dean โ€“ Armed Forces Medical College, Pune

Awards

  • Param Vishisht Seva Medal (PVSM) โ€“ President of India
  • Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) โ€“ President of India
  • Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) โ€“ President of India
  • Presidentโ€™s Gold Medal โ€“ Armed Forces Medical College

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Frequently Asked Question

Dr. Velu Nair treats various blood cancers including leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma using advanced hematology and bone marrow transplant therapies.

Dr. Velu Nair performs bone marrow transplantation procedures including autologous and allogeneic transplants as well as advanced cellular therapies for hematological disorders.

Dr. Velu Nair treats conditions such as aplastic anemia, thalassemia, bleeding disorders, thrombosis disorders, and other complex blood diseases.

Dr. Velu Nair has performed more than 1000 bone marrow transplant procedures and has extensive experience in treating both pediatric and adult blood disorders.