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A worrying blood count
Found on a routine check-up, before surgery, or during a fever. Often it has a simple cause. Sometimes it is the first sign of a marrow problem. Either way, a specialist look settles it.
Best Haematologist in Kukatpally
- Dr. Basudev Pokhrel · Haematologist10+ years of experience · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore).
- 4.9 · 156 Google reviews
1 CION specialist for Kukatpally- 35+ centres in Telangana & AP
- Video consultations too
Blood Cancer Care for Kukatpally
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 – Kukatpally
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
- Address
- Mumbai Hwy, Opp. Big Bazaar, Balaji Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072
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What happens at a first haematology visit in Kukatpally?
- 1
Booking
The care team asks what the report shows and how the patient is feeling, then fixes a time when Dr. Pokhrel is in. Tell them if the patient needs help walking or a wheelchair.
- 2
Arrival and history
You are asked about symptoms such as tiredness, fevers, bruising, bleeding, weight loss and night sweats, and about medicines and past illnesses. Family history matters too.
- 3
Examination
Dr. Pokhrel checks for swollen glands in the neck, armpits and groin, an enlarged spleen or liver, pale skin, bruises and signs of infection.
- 4
Reading the reports together
He explains what the counts and smear show, what is still unclear, and which test would answer the question. Ask him to write the plan down.
- 5
Next tests booked
If a bone marrow test or biopsy is needed, the care team tells you where and when, how to prepare, and when to expect the results.
What brings people to a haematologist in Kukatpally?
These are the four reasons we hear most. The care team can tell you which one fits your report.
Leukaemia
Cancer of the blood-forming cells. Acute forms need treatment soon and usually a hospital stay. Chronic forms may be treated with tablets or watched with regular counts.
Lymphoma
Cancer of the lymph glands. Some types grow slowly, some quickly. Treatment is usually medicines, sometimes with radiotherapy, and much of it can be given as day-care.
Myeloma
Cancer of plasma cells in the marrow. Bone pain, kidney trouble and a low haemoglobin are common clues. Treatment often combines tablets and injections over a long period.
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 do haematology report terms actually mean?
CBC
Complete blood count. Red cells, white cells, platelets and haemoglobin, measured together.
Differential count
The share of each type of white cell. It helps tell an infection from a marrow problem.
Blasts
Young, immature blood cells. Large numbers can mean acute leukaemia.
M protein
An abnormal antibody made by one group of plasma cells. It is a key sign of myeloma.
Flow cytometry
A lab test that reads markers on cell surfaces to name the exact type of leukaemia or lymphoma.
Spleen
An organ under the left ribs that filters blood. It can swell in some blood diseases.
Where is CION Kukatpally, and what happens there?
CION Kukatpally gives haematology consultations with Dr. Pokhrel, other cancer consultations, and day-care chemotherapy. It sits inside OMNI Hospitals.
1Getting here
CION Cancer Clinics, inside OMNI Hospitals, Mumbai Highway, opposite Big Bazaar, Balaji Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad 500072. It is about an eight-minute walk from Kukatpally Metro and near the Balaji Nagar bus stop. Timings are Monday to Saturday, 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
2Treatment on site
Chemotherapy is given here as day-care. Many lymphoma and myeloma treatments fit this pattern. The first phase of treatment for acute leukaemia usually needs a hospital bed, and Dr. Pokhrel explains where that would happen if it applies to you.
3Who comes here
Families from KPHB, JNTU, Bharat Nagar, Moosapet, Miyapur, Balanagar and Nizampet find Kukatpally the easiest place to reach. If you live on the eastern side of the city, Dr. Pokhrel also sees patients at CION L.B. Nagar.
4Follow-up after treatment
Follow-up blood counts and reviews can continue at Kukatpally once treatment ends. Keeping them at one centre means the same team sees how the counts change over time, which makes small shifts easier to notice.
Good to know
This page cannot read your report. Bring it to the consultation and ask every question you have.
Which myths about blood cancer do families bring to Kukatpally?
Myth
"Blood cancer comes from bad blood or a weak body."
What is true: Blood cancers come from changes inside cells, mostly acquired during life. They are not caused by anything the patient or the family did, and they are not passed from person to person.
Myth
"If the counts improve after a transfusion, the problem is solved."
What is true: A transfusion tops up blood for a while. It does not fix why the marrow is not making enough. Without finding the cause, the counts usually fall again.
Myth
"Treatment for elderly patients is too harsh to try."
What is true: Treatment can be adjusted to age and fitness. Many older adults with myeloma or lymphoma are treated well with gentler schedules. The haematologist weighs this with the family.
Myth
"A bone marrow test spreads the disease."
What is true: It does not. It is a sampling test that tells the team what is happening inside the marrow, and it is often the only way to know.
How soon should you see the haematologist?
Blasts on the smear, or very low counts
Suggested timing: Call the care team today
A gland that has grown over several weeks
Suggested timing: Book within the coming days
A mild abnormality on a routine test, no symptoms
Suggested timing: Book a routine visit and bring old reports
High fever, bleeding or confusion on treatment
Suggested timing: Emergency department now
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How day-care chemotherapy runs at this centre
What a bone marrow test involves and why it is done
For cancers that start in an organ rather than the blood
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: Myeloma
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): What is Chemotherapy?
- CION Cancer Clinics: CION Cancer Clinics, Kukatpally
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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 Kukatpally, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Haematology at CION Kukatpally: your questions
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Which days is Dr. Pokhrel at CION Kukatpally?
Dr. Pokhrel sees patients at CION Kukatpally and at CION L.B. Nagar. His days at each centre can change, so call the helpline before you travel. The care team will book a time when he is in, and tell you what to bring.
2What are his qualifications?
Dr. Basudev Pokhrel holds an MBBS, an MD in Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion, and a Fellowship in Clinical Haematology from CMC Vellore. His training covers blood cancers, blood-count disorders and safe transfusion, which many patients need at some point during treatment.
3Is CION Kukatpally part of OMNI Hospitals?
The CION centre is located inside OMNI Hospitals on the Mumbai Highway, opposite Big Bazaar in Balaji Nagar. When you arrive, ask for CION Cancer Clinics. The care team can guide you over the phone if you have trouble finding it.
4Can chemotherapy for lymphoma be given here?
Chemotherapy is given at CION Kukatpally as day-care, and many lymphoma treatments suit that. Dr. Pokhrel confirms whether your treatment does, after the type of lymphoma is known. If any part needs a hospital stay, he tells you where and why.
5How long do bone marrow results take?
It varies. A first look under the microscope comes back quicker. Detailed tests on the cells and chromosomes take longer. The care team tells you what to expect for each test, and Dr. Pokhrel explains the results together once the key ones are in.
6Can I come with a report from a lab near my home?
Yes. Reports from any recognised lab are useful. Sometimes a test is repeated to confirm a result or to add a smear, but the team avoids repeating tests without a reason. Bring the original printouts, not just photos on a phone, if you have them.
7What about insurance and costs?
CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. Bring your insurance card and policy papers to the first visit. If an employer or government scheme covers you, tell the care team when you call so they can check.
8Can the family meet the doctor before the patient comes?
Yes. A family member can bring the reports for a first conversation, which helps when the patient is too unwell to travel. Dr. Pokhrel will still need to examine the patient before treatment is planned, but he can explain the next tests first.
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