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Haemoglobin (Hb)
Carries oxygen in red cells. When it is low, people feel tired, look pale and get breathless on stairs.
Best Haematologist in Masab Tank
- Dr. Basudev Pokhrel · Haematologist10+ years of experience · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore).
- 5.0 · 23 Google reviews
1 CION specialist for Masab Tank- 35+ centres in Telangana & AP
- Video consultations too
Blood Cancer Care for Masab Tank
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.
Haematologist
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore)
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CION Cancer Clinics – Masab Tank
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
- Address
- 10-1-1, Utkoor – Mogdumpur Rd, AC Guards, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad, Telangana 500028
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Which words on your report should you understand first?
Total leucocyte count
The total number of white cells. These fight infection.
Platelet count
The number of clotting cells. Low numbers cause bruising and bleeding.
Atypical cells
Cells the lab thinks look unusual. They need a specialist to look at the slide again.
Serum protein electrophoresis
A blood test that separates proteins and can show the abnormal one made in myeloma.
Lymphadenopathy
Swollen lymph glands. It has many causes, mostly infections.
What problems does a haematologist sort out?
Some are cancers. Many are not. The haematologist's first job is to tell which is which.
Leukaemia
Cancer of the cells that make blood. Fast types need hospital treatment soon after diagnosis. Slow types may be controlled with tablets or only watched.
Lymphoma
Cancer of lymph glands, usually first noticed as a lump that does not hurt. Treatment is mostly medicines, sometimes with radiotherapy.
Myeloma
Cancer of plasma cells. It can thin bones, strain the kidneys and lower blood counts. It is mostly seen in older adults.
Marrow failure and other disorders
Conditions where the marrow makes too few cells, or the wrong kind, without being a typical cancer. They still need a specialist to plan care.
Counts that need explaining
Low platelets after a fever has gone, a white count that stays high, or a haemoglobin that iron does not raise. Often harmless, sometimes not.
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
Start with a Consultation
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What does the path look like for a Masab Tank family?
- 1
A call to the helpline
Read out the key lines of the report. The care team decides how soon you should be seen, and books Dr. Pokhrel at Kukatpally or L.B. Nagar.
- 2
The haematology consultation
History, examination and a careful read of every report. Dr. Pokhrel explains what fits and what does not.
- 3
The confirming test
A bone marrow test, a gland biopsy, or protein tests. The team tells you where each is done.
- 4
The plan
Treatment advised, other options, a written estimate, and the place for each step, including whether day-care at Masab Tank is possible.
- 5
Treatment and checks
Blood counts before each dose, and reviews with the haematologist as treatment goes on.
Where is CION Masab Tank, and who uses it?
CION Masab Tank is a consultation and day-care chemotherapy centre in the Lakdikapul area. The haematology consultation is held at Kukatpally or L.B. Nagar, but this centre can still be part of your care.
1The address
CION Cancer Clinics, 10-1-1, Utkoor - Mogdumpur Road, AC Guards, Lakdikapul, Hyderabad 500028. It is about five minutes from Lakdikapul Metro and near the Masab Tank bus stop. The centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM.
2Nearby neighbourhoods
Families from Lakdikapul, Khairatabad, Basheer Bagh, Nampally, Himayat Nagar and Mehdipatnam often find Masab Tank the nearest CION centre. The helpline books every centre, so you can choose by what is easiest for the patient.
3What may need another setting
Some treatment for acute leukaemia needs a hospital bed and close watch on counts. If a stem cell transplant is ever discussed, that too happens elsewhere. Your care team names the hospital and explains why, before you agree to anything.
Good to know
This page explains where things happen. It cannot tell you what your own results mean.
What should you stop believing about blood disorders?
Myth
"Pale skin and tiredness are just weakness."
What is true: They can be. They can also be a low haemoglobin with a cause worth finding. A simple blood count tells you which, and costs far less than months of guessing.
Myth
"Blood cancer patients cannot eat normal food."
What is true: Most can eat normally, with some food-safety care when white counts are low. The care team gives practical advice for each phase of treatment.
Myth
"A normal blood count means there is no lymphoma."
What is true: Lymphoma often leaves the blood count normal. A swollen gland that persists needs checking even if the count looks fine.
Myth
"Getting a second opinion wastes precious time."
What is true: For most blood cancers, a short pause to confirm the type is time well spent. For acute leukaemia, treatment should not wait, and a good team will tell you so plainly.
What should you carry to the first consultation?
Every blood count, old and new
Why: The trend matters more than one result
Biopsy reports and slides or blocks
Why: They can be reviewed without a repeat biopsy
A list of medicines and tonics
Why: Some affect blood counts
Insurance card and policy papers
Why: So the team can start the cashless process
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: Myeloma
- National Cancer Institute: Lymphoma
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Choosing a Cancer Doctor
- CION Cancer Clinics: CION Cancer Clinics, Masab Tank
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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 Masab Tank, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Your questions about haematology near Masab Tank
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Is the haematologist available at CION Masab Tank?
Dr. Basudev Pokhrel sees patients at CION Kukatpally and CION L.B. Nagar, not at Masab Tank. The care team that serves Masab Tank can still take your call, look at the reports, and book the consultation at whichever of the two suits you.
2What is Dr. Pokhrel's background?
He holds an MBBS, an MD in Immunohaematology and Blood Transfusion, and a Fellowship in Clinical Haematology from CMC Vellore. He focuses on blood cancers and blood disorders, and on the transfusion support that patients often need during treatment.
3Can day-care treatment happen at Masab Tank?
Chemotherapy is given at CION Masab Tank as day-care. You sit in a day-care chair, nurses watch over you, and you go home the same day. Whether your treatment can be given there is Dr. Pokhrel's decision, based on the type of blood cancer.
4How quickly can we get an appointment?
Tell the care team exactly what the report says. If it suggests something urgent, such as blasts or very low counts, they will try to get you seen quickly. If the patient is acutely unwell, go to an emergency department first and call afterwards.
5Is lymphoma treated by a haematologist or an oncologist?
Both can treat it, and practice varies between hospitals. At CION, lymphoma is routed to Dr. Pokhrel, the haematologist, who works with the medical and radiation oncologists when a combined plan is needed. The tumour board reviews complex cases.
6Will we have to repeat tests done elsewhere?
Not without a reason. Recent reports from a recognised lab are usually accepted. Biopsy slides may be reviewed again by the lab, and a test may be repeated if the result is unclear or too old. The team explains why each time.
7Does CION take cashless insurance?
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 I talk to the doctor if my parent is too ill to come?
Yes, for a first conversation. Bring every report, and a list of symptoms and medicines. The haematologist can explain what the reports suggest and which tests come next. He will need to see the patient before treatment is planned.
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