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Leukaemias
Cancers of the blood-forming cells in the bone marrow. Acute types grow quickly and usually need admission to hospital soon after diagnosis. Chronic types grow slowly and are often treated with tablets, or simply watched.
Best Haematologist in Banjara Hills
- Dr. Basudev Pokhrel · Haematologist10+ years of experience · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore).
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1 CION specialist for Banjara Hills- 35+ centres in Telangana & AP
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Blood Cancer Care for Banjara Hills
Dr. Basudev Pokhrel, CION’s haematologist, works with the medical oncology team on leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma. Call to check where and when your doctor is in.
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10+ years · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore)
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CION Cancer Clinics – Banjara Hills
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
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- Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
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What happens after you call from Banjara Hills?
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A short phone conversation
The care team asks what the report shows, who ordered it, and how the patient is feeling today. They then offer a time with Dr. Pokhrel at Kukatpally or L.B. Nagar.
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Reports, old and new
Bring every blood count you can find, along with smear reports, scans and biopsy slides. A pattern over time often matters more than one result.
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The haematology visit
Dr. Pokhrel examines the patient, looks for swollen glands or an enlarged spleen, and explains what the reports do and do not show yet.
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Confirming tests, then a plan
A bone marrow test or a lymph node biopsy usually confirms the diagnosis. You then get the plan and a written estimate before anything starts.
What kinds of blood disease does Dr. Pokhrel treat?
Each of these is a family of diseases rather than one. The exact type shapes the treatment.
Lymphomas
Cancers of the lymph glands, often first noticed as a lump that does not hurt and does not go away. Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma are treated quite differently.
Myeloma
A cancer of plasma cells, the cells that make antibodies. It can weaken bones, affect the kidneys and lower the haemoglobin. Blood and urine protein tests help find it.
Count problems without a clear cause
Platelets that keep falling, a white count that stays high, or a haemoglobin that will not rise with iron. The haematologist looks for the cause, which is often not cancer at all.
More CION Specialists
Every case goes to CION’s network tumour board, where these specialists from CION’s centres join your doctor. Ask for any of them when you book.
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
8+ years · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)
Centres: Kukatpally
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Adyar, Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE (UK)
Centres: Vizag region
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills
7+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology), MPH
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
13+ years · MBBS, MD (General Physician), DNB (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: Centre confirmed when you book
Surgical Oncologists 7
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Surgical Oncologists 7
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Head of Surgical Oncology
12+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills
8+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS (Ongoing)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
20+ years · MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Vizag region
7+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS
Centres: Vizag region
5+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Kukatpally
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What does CION Banjara Hills offer while you see a haematologist?
CION Banjara Hills gives consultations and chemotherapy as day-care. For someone with a blood cancer, that can make the months of treatment easier, once the haematologist agrees that day-care suits the plan.
1Finding the centre
The centre is in Banjara Hills. It is about five minutes from Errum Manzil Metro and near the Irrum Manzil bus stop. Call the helpline for directions before your first visit. The centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
2Who comes here
Families from Jubilee Hills, Madhapur, Film Nagar, Yousufguda, Punjagutta and the Road No. 12 side often find Banjara Hills convenient. If Kukatpally is closer for you, the same helpline books that centre too.
3When day-care is not the right setting
Some blood cancer treatments need a hospital bed, close watch on blood counts and quick access to transfusions. The first phase of treatment for acute leukaemia is the clearest example. Dr. Pokhrel tells you early if this applies, and where it would happen.
Good to know
This page describes the centre. It cannot tell you which treatment you need. Your reports and the haematologist can.
Which signs suggest you should see a haematologist?
Bruises that appear without a knock
Why it matters: Platelets may be low or not working well
Fevers and infections that keep coming back
Why it matters: White cells may not be fighting infection normally
A lump in the neck, armpit or groin for weeks
Why it matters: A lymph gland may need a biopsy
Drenching night sweats and weight loss
Why it matters: These can go with lymphoma and need checking
Constant tiredness with a low haemoglobin
Why it matters: The cause needs finding if iron does not help
Which beliefs delay blood cancer care?
Myth
"A lump that does not hurt cannot be serious."
What is true: Lymphoma lumps are usually not painful. That is exactly why they get ignored. Any gland that stays swollen for several weeks deserves a doctor's look, whether it hurts or not.
Myth
"Blood cancer is passed on in families."
What is true: Most blood cancers are not inherited. They come from changes in cells that happen during a person's life. A few rare conditions do run in families, and your haematologist will ask about this.
Myth
"If the patient feels fine, the report can wait."
What is true: Some blood cancers cause few symptoms early on. A report that flags blasts or very low counts should be seen by a specialist soon, even if the patient is still going to work.
Myth
"Treatment means a long hospital stay."
What is true: Many people with lymphoma or myeloma are treated as day-care, or with tablets at home. Some leukaemias need admission. Your haematologist tells you which applies before you start.
Which tests might the haematologist ask for?
Complete blood count
Counts red cells, white cells and platelets. It is usually the first clue that something is wrong.
Peripheral smear
Blood spread on a glass slide and viewed under a microscope, to see the shape of each kind of cell.
Bone marrow aspiration and biopsy
Liquid marrow and a thin core of bone taken from the hip with local numbing. It shows how blood is being made.
Lymph node biopsy
Part or all of a swollen gland is removed and examined. It is how lymphoma is confirmed and typed.
Protein electrophoresis
A blood or urine test that looks for an abnormal protein made by myeloma cells.
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Sources
The general guidance on this page draws on these sources. Facts about CION come from CION’s own pages.
- National Cancer Institute: Lymphoma
- National Cancer Institute: Leukemia
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Seeking a Second Opinion
- CION Cancer Clinics: CION Cancer Clinics, Banjara Hills
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Basudev Pokhrel, Consultant Haematologist (MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore)). Last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information for families from Banjara Hills, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Questions families in Banjara Hills ask about haematology
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Is there a haematologist at CION Banjara Hills?
CION's haematologist, Dr. Basudev Pokhrel, sees patients at CION Kukatpally and CION L.B. Nagar, not at Banjara Hills. The Banjara Hills team can still take your call, look at what you have, and book the consultation at whichever of those centres suits your family.
2What training does Dr. Pokhrel have?
He holds an MBBS, an MD in Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion, and a Fellowship in Clinical Haematology from CMC Vellore. That combination covers both blood cancers and the blood-count problems that are often mistaken for them, along with transfusion support during treatment.
3Why is there no street address for the Banjara Hills centre here?
We only print details we can confirm. The centre is in Banjara Hills, about five minutes from Errum Manzil Metro and near the Irrum Manzil bus stop. Call the helpline before your visit and the care team will give you exact directions.
4Can blood cancer treatment be given in Banjara Hills?
Chemotherapy is given at CION Banjara Hills as day-care. Whether your own treatment can be given there depends on the type of blood cancer and its phase. Dr. Pokhrel decides, and tells you where each part of the treatment will happen before you agree.
5My white cell count is very high. How soon should we come?
Call the helpline the same day and read the report out to the care team. A very high count can have simple causes, such as infection, but it can also need urgent attention. If the patient is unwell, breathless or bleeding, go to an emergency department first.
6Do we need a letter from our family doctor?
No letter is needed to book. A note from the doctor who ordered the test helps the haematologist understand why it was done. More important is every blood report you have, including old ones, so changes over time can be seen.
7How does CION handle insurance for blood cancer care?
CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. Bring your insurance card and policy papers on the first visit. If an employer or government scheme covers you, tell the care team when you call so they can check it.
8Can we get a second opinion on a haematology plan from elsewhere?
Yes. Bring the plan, the bone marrow or biopsy reports, and the slides if you have them. Dr. Pokhrel will go through them and say whether he agrees, and why. A second opinion does not commit you to treatment at CION.
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