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Acute leukaemia tends to come on quickly with tiredness, fevers and bleeding, and needs prompt hospital treatment. Chronic leukaemia is often found on a routine test and may be managed with tablets.
Best Haematologist in LB Nagar
- 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 LB Nagar- 35+ centres in Telangana & AP
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Blood Cancer Care for LB Nagar
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 – L.B. Nagar
Inside CION L.B. Nagar
- Address
- Ground floor, Anu Arcade, H.No. 3-4-148, near L.B. Nagar Metro Station, RTC Colony, L.B. Nagar, Hyderabad, Telangana 500074
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Which conditions does the haematologist at L.B. Nagar manage?
Four broad groups cover almost everyone referred. Your reports usually show which one is being considered.
Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Cancers of the lymph glands. They differ in how fast they grow and how they are treated. A biopsy of a swollen gland is the only way to tell them apart.
Myeloma and related conditions
Abnormal plasma cells in the marrow. Some people have an early form that only needs watching. Others need treatment for bone, kidney or blood problems.
Unexplained count changes
Low platelets, a high white count, or a low haemoglobin with no obvious reason. The haematologist finds the cause, and many of these are not cancer.
What symptoms make a haematology check worthwhile?
Small red or purple dots on the skin
What it can point to: A low platelet count
Bleeding gums or frequent nosebleeds
What it can point to: Platelets or clotting not working well
Swelling that does not hurt in the neck, armpit or groin
What it can point to: An enlarged lymph gland that may need a biopsy
Fullness under the left ribs
What it can point to: An enlarged spleen
Back pain with thirst and confusion in an older adult
What it can point to: A high calcium, sometimes linked to myeloma
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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How does a first appointment at CION L.B. Nagar run?
- 1
Book a time
Call or leave your number. The care team checks when Dr. Pokhrel is in and tells you which reports to bring.
- 2
Meet Dr. Pokhrel
He takes the history, examines the patient, and goes through each report in turn, explaining what it shows.
- 3
Fill the gaps
If the diagnosis is not yet clear, he asks for the test that will settle it, often a bone marrow test or a biopsy.
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Agree a plan
Once the type is known, you hear the treatment advised, the options, where each part is given, and a written estimate.
What do families often get wrong about blood cancer treatment?
Myth
"Chemotherapy for blood cancer is the same for everyone."
What is true: The medicines, the schedule and the setting depend on the exact type. Two people with lymphoma can have very different treatment. Comparing plans with a neighbour rarely helps.
Myth
"Hair loss is certain with every treatment."
What is true: Some blood cancer treatments cause hair loss and some do not. Many tablets used for chronic leukaemia or myeloma leave the hair alone. Ask your haematologist what to expect.
Myth
"We should wait for the fever to pass before getting tests."
What is true: If the blood report already looks abnormal, do not wait. Fevers can themselves be a sign of low white cells. A specialist can tell which is cause and which is effect.
Myth
"Diet alone can bring the counts back."
What is true: Good food helps a patient cope, and a dietitian can guide it. But it cannot correct a marrow disease. Treatment chosen by the haematologist is what does that.
How do you reach CION L.B. Nagar, and what is done there?
CION L.B. Nagar gives haematology consultations with Dr. Pokhrel, other cancer consultations, and day-care chemotherapy.
1Address and timings
CION Cancer Clinics, Ground floor, Anu Arcade, H.No. 3-4-148, near L.B. Nagar Metro Station, RTC Colony, L.B. Nagar, Hyderabad 500074. It is beside the metro station and about two minutes from the L.B. Nagar bus stop. The centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
2Treatment at the centre
Chemotherapy is given here as day-care. If your treatment suits that setting, you can be seen, treated and home on the same day. If part of it needs a hospital stay, Dr. Pokhrel tells you where and why before you agree.
3Families who use this centre
People from Vanasthalipuram, Nagole, Hayathnagar, Dilsukhnagar, Uppal and Saroornagar find it the easiest to reach. Dr. Pokhrel also sees patients at CION Kukatpally, which suits families on the western side of the city.
4Blood counts between treatments
Most blood cancer treatment depends on regular counts. They tell the team whether it is safe to give the next dose, or whether the patient needs a short break or a transfusion first. Having those checks and the haematologist at one centre keeps the decisions quick and clear for the family.
Good to know
The centre's details are here. What your report means is a question for the consultation.
Which haematology words will you hear in the consultation?
Peripheral smear
A drop of blood studied under a microscope to see the shape and maturity of each cell.
Plasma cells
White cells that make antibodies. In myeloma, one group of them grows out of control.
Biopsy
Removing a small piece of tissue, such as a gland, so the lab can examine it.
Transfusion
Giving red cells or platelets through a drip to raise low counts during treatment.
Watch and wait
Regular checks without treatment, used for some slow-growing blood cancers until treatment is actually needed.
Nearby Popular Locations
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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: Leukemia
- National Cancer Institute: Lymphoma
- National Cancer Institute: Finding Health Care Services
- CION Cancer Clinics: CION Cancer Clinics, L.B. Nagar
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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 LB Nagar, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Questions about haematology care at L.B. Nagar
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Does Dr. Basudev Pokhrel see patients at L.B. Nagar?
Yes. Dr. Pokhrel sees patients at CION L.B. Nagar and at CION Kukatpally. His days at each centre can vary, so call the helpline before you travel. The care team books a time when he is in and tells you what to bring.
2What qualifications does Dr. Pokhrel hold?
He has an MBBS, an MD in Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion, and a Fellowship in Clinical Haematology from CMC Vellore. That training covers blood cancers, other blood disorders and the safe use of transfusions during treatment.
3Is the centre easy to reach by metro?
Yes. CION L.B. Nagar is in Anu Arcade, beside L.B. Nagar Metro Station in RTC Colony, and about two minutes from the L.B. Nagar bus stop. If the patient is weak, plan for help on the stairs at the station, or come by car to the door.
4Can myeloma treatment be given at L.B. Nagar?
Chemotherapy and other cancer medicines are given at CION L.B. Nagar as day-care. Many myeloma treatments fit this well. Dr. Pokhrel confirms what suits you once tests are complete, and explains how often you would need to come in.
5What if the bone marrow test shows acute leukaemia?
Acute leukaemia usually needs treatment to start soon, with a hospital stay for the first phase. Dr. Pokhrel explains the plan, and your care team tells you which hospital, why it was chosen, and what the family needs to arrange.
6We were told to just "watch" a slow leukaemia. Is that safe?
For some slow-growing types, careful watching is the standard approach, because early treatment does not help and adds side effects. Regular blood counts make sure treatment starts when it is actually needed. A second opinion can confirm the advice if you are unsure.
7How does payment and insurance work?
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, mention it when you call so the team can check.
8Do we need a referral from another doctor?
No. You can book directly by calling the helpline or leaving your number on this page. A note from the doctor who ordered the test is helpful. Even more helpful is every report you have, old and new, so the trend in the counts is clear.
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