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Pediatric Hemato-Oncologist with expertise in Bone Marrow Transplantation (autologous, allogeneic, haploidentical) and CAR-T therapy; skilled in managing pediatric hematology/oncology disorders, oncologic emergencies, and primary immunodeficiency; trained in advanced procedures including bone marrow biopsy, central venous access, and critical care; active in research and academic presentations.
Research interests
Pediatric Hematology, Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Primary Immunodeficiency, CAR-T therapy
Experience
- Assistant Professor in Department of Pediatric Oncology, Kasturba Medical College Manipal (June 2024 onwards)
- Senior Resident in Department of Pediatric Oncology, Kasturba Medical College Manipal (March 2023-May 2024)
- FNB Pediatric Hemato-Oncology & BMT, Mazumdar Shaw Medical Hospital, Bangalore (2021–2023)
- Senior Resident, Pediatrics, ESIC MC & PGIMSR, Bangalore (2019–2021)
- Senior Resident, Pediatrics, Srinivas Institute of Medical Sciences, Mangalore (2017–2018)
- Junior Resident (MD Pediatrics), ESIC MC & PGIMSR, Bangalore (2014–2017)
- Expertise in BMT (autologous, allogeneic, haploidentical) and CAR-T therapy
- Experience in pediatric hematology, oncology, PID, and oncologic emergencies
- Skilled in procedures: bone marrow aspiration/biopsy, LP, central venous access, ventilation
- Active in research, teaching, and national/international academic presentations
Awards and recognition
MD Pediatrics (RGUHS Rank 3)
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Anemia at Diagnosis in Pediatric Solid Tumors: Prevalence, Severity, and Hematologic Patterns: A Single-center Retrospective Study
Swathi, P. M., Macharla, A., Nishanth, S., Archana, M. V., Rahiman, E. A., Belurkar, S., Laxminarayana, S. K. & Vasudeva Bhat, K., 01-02-2026, In: Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology. 47, 1, p. 56-60 5 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lower urinary tract dysfunction in childhood cancer survivors – A prospective study in a tertiary care hospital
PM, S., Bhat K, V., KR, S., S, N., MV, A., Rahiman, E. A., Choudhary, A., Viswanath, K. & AVB, K., 03-2026, In: International Urology and Nephrology. 58, 3, p. 845-850 6 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Leukaemia-associated priapism in children (LAPC): reviewing clinical outcomes and management strategies
Shah, A., Surag, K. R., Choudhary, A., Viswanath, K., Krishnakanth, A. V. B., Krishna, C., Hegde, P., Gayathri, S. & Swathi, P. M., 2025, In: ecancermedicalscience. 19, 1860.Research output: Contribution to journal › Review article › peer-review
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Pre-operative Plateletcrit vs. Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting Biological Tumor Behavior in Patients with T1-4, N0, M0 Renal Cell Carcinoma: A Retrospective Analysis
Surag, K. R., Choudhary, A., Singh, A., Swathi, P. M., Vishwanath, K. & Rao, M., 01-01-2024, In: International Journal of Cancer Management. 17, 1, e140832.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Utility of Neutrophil–lymphocyte Ratio and Platelet–lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting Malignancy in Patients with Small Renal Mass
Surag, K. R., Choudhary, A., Singh, A., Swathi, P. M., Vishwanath, K., Abhishek, G. & Rao, M., 11-2024, In: Medical Journal of Dr. D.Y. Patil Vidyapeeth. 17, p. S333-S338Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review