Quick Answer
The best hematologists for Kokapet, Hyderabad include Dr. S K Gupta, Dr. Ganesh Jaishetwar, Dr. A Venugopal, Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy and Dr. K Ashok Kumar. One practises at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km away, one at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, about 12 km away, one at CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, about 12 km away, one at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 14 km away and one at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, about 19 km away. Last updated: November 2026.
Key Takeaways
- Five hematologists for Kokapet residents: Dr. S K Gupta (Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km), Dr. Ganesh Jaishetwar (Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, about 12 km), Dr. A Venugopal (CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, about 12 km), Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy (Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 14 km) and Dr. K Ashok Kumar (Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, about 19 km).
- About 57% of Indian women aged 15 to 49 and 67.1% of children aged 6 to 59 months were anaemic in NFHS-5 (2019-21).
- In Telangana, 70% of young children and 57.6% of women were anaemic in NFHS-5.
- Most anaemia is due to iron deficiency and is treatable; anaemia that does not improve needs a haematologist.
Kokapet is one of Hyderabad’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods, with high-rise homes and offices between Narsingi, Gandipet and the Financial District along the Outer Ring Road, including the Neopolis layout. It has no large multi-speciality hospital of its own yet, so for specialist care large hospitals in Nanakramguda, the Financial District and Gachibowli are about 5 to 7 km away.
This guide lists five hematologists for patients in and around Kokapet. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory, with patient recommendation figures from Apollo 24|7, HexaHealth and Practo where available. Doctors based outside Kokapet are marked as nearby with an approximate road distance. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit.
Top 5 Hematologists in Kokapet at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. S K Gupta | Leukaemia, BMT, CAR-T | 18+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Ganesh Jaishetwar | Blood cancers, BMT | 26 years |
| 3 | Dr. A Venugopal | Haemato-oncology, BMT | 20 years |
| 4 | Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy | Clinical haematology | 16 years |
| 5 | Dr. K Ashok Kumar | Haemato-oncology, BMT | 18 years |
1. Dr. S K Gupta — Head, Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplant, Continental Hospitals
| Qualifications | MBBS (gold medal), MD (Paediatrics), DM Clinical Haematology (AIIMS, New Delhi), Fellowship in Leukaemia, BMT and CAR-T (University of British Columbia, Canada) |
| Experience | 18+ years |
| Hospital | Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad (nearby, about 7 km) |
Dr. S K Gupta is a head, haematology and bone marrow transplant at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, about 7 km from Kokapet, with 18+ years of experience.
He trained at AIIMS New Delhi and in Canada, and treats leukaemia, lymphoma and thalassaemia, with bone marrow transplants and CAR-T cell therapy.
Why choose Dr. Gupta: AIIMS and Canadian training, with BMT and CAR-T.
2. Dr. Ganesh Jaishetwar — Senior Consultant Haematologist, Haemato-Oncologist and BMT Physician, Yashoda Hospitals Hitec City
| Qualifications | MD, DM, PDF in Bone Marrow Transplant (Tata Memorial Centre), Fellowship in Leukaemia and BMT (Canada), MACP |
| Experience | 26 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, Hyderabad (nearby, about 12 km) |
Dr. Ganesh Jaishetwar is a senior consultant haematologist, haemato-oncologist and BMT physician at Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, about 12 km from Kokapet, with 26 years of experience.
He trained in bone marrow transplantation at Tata Memorial Centre and in Canada, and is a clinical director at Yashoda Hospitals.
Why choose Dr. Jaishetwar: Over 25 years in blood cancers and transplants.
3. Dr. A Venugopal — Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist, Haemato-Oncologist and BMT Physician, CARE Hospitals HITEC City
| Qualifications | MD (M.S. Ramaiah Medical College), DM Medical Oncology (Kidwai Memorial Institute), MRCP SCE Medical Oncology (UK), European certified medical oncologist |
| Experience | 20 years |
| Hospital | CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, Hyderabad (nearby, about 12 km) |
Dr. A Venugopal is a senior consultant medical oncologist, haemato-oncologist and BMT physician at CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, about 12 km from Kokapet, with 20 years of experience.
He treats blood cancers and solid tumours, and performs autologous and donor stem cell transplants.
Why choose Dr. Venugopal: Two decades in haemato-oncology and transplants.
4. Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy — Haematologist, Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), MRCP, FRCPath (Haematology) |
| Experience | 16 years |
| Hospital | Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad (nearby, about 14 km) |
| Patient feedback | 91% recommend on Apollo 24|7 |
Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy is a haematologist at Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills, about 14 km from Kokapet, with 16 years of experience.
She holds the MRCP and FRCPath in haematology from the UK, and 91% of patients on Apollo 24|7 recommend her.
Why choose Dr. Lokireddy: UK-certified haematologist.
5. Dr. K Ashok Kumar — Senior Consultant Hemato-Oncology and BMT Physician, Yashoda Hospitals Somajiguda
| Qualifications | MBBS, DNB (NIMS), DM (NIMS), PDF in BMT (CMC Vellore) |
| Experience | 18 years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, Hyderabad (nearby, about 19 km) |
Dr. K Ashok Kumar is a senior consultant hemato-oncology and BMT physician at Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda, about 19 km from Kokapet, with 18 years of experience.
He trained at NIMS and completed a post-doctoral fellowship in bone marrow transplantation at CMC Vellore.
Why choose Dr. Ashok Kumar: NIMS and CMC Vellore training in transplants.
Anaemia and Blood Disorders: Key Numbers
Anaemia is India’s most common blood problem. The National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5, 2019-21) found anaemia in 57.0% of women aged 15 to 49 and 67.1% of children aged 6 to 59 months nationally. In Telangana, the figures were 57.6% of women and 70.0% of young children.
Most anaemia is caused by iron deficiency, with vitamin B12 deficiency common among vegetarians. A haematologist is needed when anaemia does not respond to treatment, when blood counts are unusually high or low, or for inherited conditions such as thalassaemia and for blood cancers.
Common Blood Tests Explained
| Test | What it shows |
|---|---|
| Complete blood count (CBC) | Haemoglobin, white cells and platelets |
| Peripheral smear | Shape and type of blood cells |
| Ferritin, iron studies, B12, folate | Causes of anaemia |
| HbA2 / haemoglobin electrophoresis | Thalassaemia trait and other haemoglobin disorders |
| Bone marrow examination | Blood cancers and marrow failure |
What to Expect at Your First Visit
- Records: all previous blood count reports, so trends can be seen.
- History: tiredness, bleeding, infections, weight loss, diet and family history.
- Examination: pallor, bruising, lymph nodes, liver and spleen size.
- Tests: smear, iron and vitamin studies, and bone marrow tests if needed.
- Plan: iron or vitamin replacement, transfusion, or specialist treatment for blood cancers.
How to Choose the Right Hematologist in Kokapet
- Check the qualification: look for a DM or DNB in clinical haematology, or FRCPath. Bone marrow transplant (BMT) or CAR-T training matters for blood cancers.
- Match the problem: anaemia, low platelets, bleeding and clotting disorders, thalassaemia and blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma need different expertise.
- Look at the set-up: a haematology lab, bone marrow testing, a blood bank, a day-care chemotherapy unit and a BMT unit make complex care possible.
- Bring your records: all complete blood count reports over time, peripheral smear, iron and B12 levels and any bone marrow reports help the visit.
- Ask about the treatment team: blood cancers are treated by a team including nurses, transfusion and infection specialists, so ask how care is coordinated.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
Go to the emergency department at once for fever in someone receiving chemotherapy or with very low white cells, heavy or uncontrolled bleeding, a sudden swollen painful leg, sudden breathlessness or chest pain, or severe weakness with very pale skin.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
Mild anaemia is common and often due to iron or B12 deficiency. A first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Suguna Clinic, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, check your blood count, iron and B12 levels, start treatment and refer you to a haematologist if results are unusual. See also our guides on iron deficiency anaemia and how to read a CBC report.
Areas Near Kokapet Served by These Hematologists
Kokapet is a fast-growing area beside the Financial District and the Outer Ring Road. The hematologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Narsingi, Gandipet, Puppalaguda, Neopolis, Financial District, Nanakramguda, Khanapur, Manikonda, Gopanpally and Tellapur. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best hematologists in Narsingi and best hematologists in Manikonda.
How We Chose These Hematologists
We looked for hematologists with a DM or DNB in clinical haematology, or FRCPath, practising in Kokapet or at hospitals within a short drive of it.
We checked each doctor’s qualifications and experience against the hospital’s own doctor profile or the Apollo 24|7, HexaHealth and Practo directories, and used patient feedback figures only where a directory published them. The doctors in this guide practise at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Yashoda Hospitals, Hitec City, CARE Hospitals, HITEC City, Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills and Yashoda Hospitals, Somajiguda.
We aimed for a mix of experience and sub-specialty interests so readers can choose by need. The list is not a ranking and no doctor or hospital paid to be included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Reading
You may also find these guides useful: best doctors in Kokapet, best hematologists in Narsingi, best oncologists in Kokapet, iron deficiency anaemia, and CBC report explained.
Sources
- International Institute for Population Sciences. National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5), 2019-21: India and Telangana fact sheets. Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- Hospital doctor profiles, the Apollo 24|7 directory, HexaHealth and Practo, checked for this guide.
Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified hematologist for diagnosis and treatment.
