Dr. K. Karuna Kumar
Dr. K. Kumar
Hematology 18+ Years Experience

Dr. K. Karuna Kumar

MD, DNB
Clinical Consultant, Hematology

About Dr. K. Karuna Kumar

Professional Summary

Dr. K. Karuna Kumar is a highly skilled clinical consultant specializing in Haematology, Hematooncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation. With robust clinical and academic experience, he is proficient in performing both allogeneic and autologous transplants using bone marrow and peripheral blood stem cells for a wide range of benign and malignant conditions. His expertise spans the full spectrum of hematological disorders, including thalassemia, sickle cell anaemia, aplastic anaemia, platelet disorders, bleeding and thrombotic disorders, and immune deficiency disorders. Dr. Karuna Kumar is equally adept at managing malignant hematological conditions such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. Known for his composure and precision during emergency situations, he delivers care with the utmost responsibility and compassion. His training at some of India's most prestigious institutions including Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad, and Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore — has equipped him with a strong foundation in both clinical excellence and cutting-edge transplant techniques.

Specializations

  • Hematology
  • Pediatric Hematology
  • Medical Oncology

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MD — Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad
  • DNB Clinical Hematology — Narayana Hrudayalaya, Bangalore

Hospital Affiliations

  • Yashoda Hospital, Secunderabad, Hyderabad
  • Narayana Health, Bangalore
  • Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore

Memberships

  • Lifetime Member of Mumbai Hematology Group
  • Lifetime Member of Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion

Publications & Research

  • Minimal Residual Disease (MRD) assessment after induction chemotherapy in children and adults with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL): A value strategy in resource constraint settings in the Indian subcontinent. Blood 2017; 130:5126 — Co-authored with Swasti Sinha, Vellaichamy Annapandian, Nataraj KS, Shoba Badiger, Sunil Bhat, and Sharat Damodar.
  • Haploidentical stem cell transplantation with TCR alpha/beta and CD19 depletion in a case of unstable hemoglobin disease. Transplantation 2018; 102(2):e45–e46.
  • Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: An Uncommon Clinical Syndrome. International Journal of Medical Pediatrics and Oncology, January–March 2016; 2(1):27–32 — Co-authored with Waseem Iqbal, Ngangbam Sonamani, Shobha Badiger, Tadele Hailu, and Sunil Bhat.

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