Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya is a highly experienced Paediatric Haematologist based in Kolkata, West Bengal, with an impressive over 28 years in the medical field. A graduate of medicine with an MBBS degree, he further enhanced his credentials by earning an MD in Paediatrics in 1997. Dr. Bhattacharyya's pursuit of knowledge and excellence led him to complete a Completion Certificate of Training (CCT) in Haematology from the General Medical Council in the UK in January 2011. He also achieved a Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation from the prestigious British Columbia Children's Hospital in Vancouver, Canada, in June 2011. In 2015, he received both the Paediatric subspecialty certification and the Paediatric Haematology Oncology certification from the Singapore Medical Council, showcasing his commitment to staying at the forefront of his specialty.
Fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, Dr. Bhattacharyya is well-equipped to cater to a diverse patient demographic, ensuring effective communication and understanding. His professional journey is marked by an unwavering dedication to pediatric care and a focus on improving the lives of children with hematological conditions. As part of the Apollo network, Dr. Bhattacharyya is known for his compassionate approach and thorough treatment modalities tailored to each individual's needs, making him a trusted choice for families seeking specialized care in paediatric haematology.
Dr. Bhattacharyya's expertise covers a wide range of pediatric blood disorders, and he is dedicated to leveraging his extensive training and experience to provide comprehensive and individualized care for his young patients and their families.
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Experience
2023
Senior Consultant, Paediatric Haematology Oncology Division, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore (01/05/2019 - 03/04/2023)
2019
Consultant, Paediatric Haematology Oncology Division, KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore (25/03/2013 - 30/04/2019)
2013
Consultant, Paediatric Haematology Oncology, Vision Care Hospital, Kolkata, India (26/09/2011 - 16/03/2013)
2011
Fellow, Paediatric Haematology Oncology, British Columbia Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada (01/07/2010 - 30/06/2011)
2010
Specialist Registrar, Paediatric Haematology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, UK (29/03/2010 - 27/06/2010)
2009
Specialist Registrar, Paediatric Haematology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, UK (30/06/2008 - 04/10/2009)
2008
Specialist Registrar, Haematology, Derriford Hospital, Plymouth, UK (04/01/2007 - 29/06/2008)
2007
Specialist Registrar, Haematology, Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital, UK (07/02/2006 - 03/01/2007)
2006
Specialist Registrar, Haematology, Royal Cornwall Hospital, Truro, UK (04/05/2005 - 06/02/2006)
2005
Staff Grade, Paediatric Oncology, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, UK (01/01/2004 - 03/05/2005)
2003
Bone Marrow Transplant Medical Co-Ordinator, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, UK (26/03/2003 - 31/12/2003)
2003
Fellow, Bone Marrow Transplant, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, UK (26/09/2002 - 25/03/2003)
Senior House Officer, Paediatric Oncology, St James University Hospital, Leeds, UK (02/02/2000 - 01/08/2000)
2000
Senior House Officer, Paediatrics, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Huntingdon, UK (04/08/1999 - 01/02/2000)
1999
Senior House Officer, Neonatology, City Hospital Dudley, Birmingham, UK (04/02/1999 - 03/08/1999)
1999
Senior House Officer, Paediatrics, Alexandra Hospital, Redditch, UK (05/08/1998 - 02/02/1999)
1998
Senior House Officer, Paediatrics, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, UK (04/02/1998 - 04/08/1998)
1998
Clinical Attachment, Paediatrics, Doncaster Royal Infirmary, UK (05/01/1998 - 03/02/1998)
1997
Clinical Assistant, Paediatrics, Medical College Kolkata (01/05/1997 - 31/10/1997)
1997
Post Graduate Trainee, MD Paediatrics, Medical College Kolkata (01/05/1994 - 31/04/1997)
1994
Clinical Attachment, Paediatrics, Medical College Kolkata (01/08/1993 - 30/04/1994)
1993
Senior House Officer, Paediatrics, Medical College Kolkata (01/08/1992 - 31/07/1993)
Special interest
Paediatric Haematological Malignancies Like Leukaemia and Lymphoma
Stem Cell Transplantation in Paediatric Benign and Malignant Haematological Conditions (Thalassaemia, Severe Aplastic Anaemia, Primary Immunodeficiency, High-Risk Leukaemia, etc.)
Cellular Therapy Like CAR T-Cell Therapy
Paediatric Benign Haematological Conditions Including Red Cell Disorders (Congenital Haemolytic Anaemias, Iron Deficiency Anaemia, Pure Red Cell Aplasia, etc.), White Cell Disorders (Neutropenia, Leukaemias), Platelet Problems (Immune Thrombocytopaenia, Congenital Thrombocytopaenia Syndromes, Platelet Function Disorders), and Congenital and Acquired Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
Paediatric Bleeding Disorders Like Haemophilia and Other Rare Coagulation Disorders
Paediatric Thrombosis
Memberships
Fellow of Royal College of Pathology UK
Fellow of Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health UK
Member of FOCIS ( Federation of Clinical Immunology Society)
Member Singapore Society of Haematology
Life Member Indian Academy of Paediatrics
Awards & Achievements
Singhealth Silver Award- Health Quality and Service Award, Singapore- 2023
Singhealth Silver Award- Health Quality and Service Award, Singapore- 2017
Service from Heart Award- KK Women’s and Children’s Hospital, Singapore - 2014
Certification: Completion Certificate of Training (CCT in Haematology) - General Medical Council UK, January 2011.
Fellowship in Paediatric Haematology Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation- British Columbia Children’s Hospital, Vancouver, Canada, June 2011
Paediatric subspeciality certification- Singapore Medical Council 2015
Paediatric Haematology Oncology certification- Singapore Medical Council 2015
Research & Publications
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Tan CJ, Ng ZQ, Bhattacharyya R, Sultana R, Lee JH. Treatment and mortality of hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in critically ill children: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Pediatric Blood & Cancer. 2023 Mar;70(3):e30122.
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Lam JC, Lee SY, Koh PL, Fong SZ, Abdul- Kadir NI, Lim CY, Zhang X, Bhattacharyya R, Soh SY, Chan MY, Tan AM. Clinical and health- related quality of life outcomes of transfusion-dependent thalassaemia patients in Singapore. Blood Cells, Molecules, and Diseases. 2021 May 1;88:102547
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Albert MH, Sirin M, Hoenig M, Hauck F, Schuetz C, Bhattacharyya R, Stepensky P, Jacoby E, Güngör T, Beier R, Schulz A. Salvage HLA-haploidentical hematopoietic stem cell transplantation with post-transplant cyclophosphamide for graft failure in non-malignant disorders. Bone Marrow Transplantation. 2021 May 9:1-1.
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Othman MY, Halepota HF, Le Linn Y, Lee YT, Chang KT, Ahamed SH, Lam JC, Bhattacharyya R, Tan AM, Loh AH. Gastrointestinal and oncologic outcomes of pediatric gastrointestinal lymphoma following upfront resection or biopsy of bowel masses. Pediatric surgery international. 2021 May 8:1-1
05
Bhattacharyya R, Iyer P, Phua GC, Lee JH. The interplay between coagulation and inflammation pathways in COVID-19-associated respiratory failure: a narrative review. Pulmonary therapy. 2020 Aug 25:1-7.
06
Cher WQ, Kalyanasundaram R, Chan MY, Ho CK, Iyer P, Bhattacharyya R. Profound hyperferritinemia may not be specific for the diagnosis of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) in Asian children. Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal. 2020 Jul 6.
07
Goh MC, Lam JC, Tan AM, Bhattacharyya R. Bleeder With a Clot: Thrombosis Following Treatment of Bleeding in a Child With Severe Hemophilia B. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. 2020 Sep 3.
08
Ong RY, Chan SW, Chew SJ, Liew WK, Thoon KC, Chong CY, Yung CF, Sng LH, Tan AM, Bhattacharyya R, Jamuar SS. Disseminated Bacillus-Calmette-Guérin infections and primary immunodeficiency disorders in Singapore: A single center 15-year retrospective review. International Journal of Infectious Diseases. 2020 Aug 1;97:117-25.
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Chan JC, Chong CY, Thoon KC, Tee NW, Maiwald M, Lam JC, Bhattacharya R, Chandran S, Yung CF, Tan NW. Invasive paediatric Elizabethkingia meningoseptica infections are best treated with a combination of piperacillin/tazobactam and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole or fluoroquinolone. Journal of Medical Microbiology. 2019 Aug 1;68(8):1167-72
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Das D, Lee MW, Dogra S, Das B, Lam J, Sengupta S, Bhattacharyya R. Novel homozygous ADAMTS13 mutation with neonatal presentation of congenital thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura in two Indian origin babies. Paediatric Haematology Oncology Journal. 2019 Mar 1;4(1):27-9
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Versluys B, Bhattacharyya R, Steward C, Oakhill A, Goulden N, Cornish J. Prophylaxis with defibrotide prevents venoocclusive disease in stem cell transplantation after gemtuzumab ozogamicin exposure.” Blood 2004 March1;103(5);1968
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Bhattacharyya R, Tan AM, Chan MY, Jamuar SS, Foo R, Iyer P : TCR ?β and CD19 depleted Haploidentical stem cell transplantation for Hoyeraal Hreidarsson Syndrome with RTEL1 mutation,. Bone Marrow Transplantation (2016) 51, 753-754.
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Mitra S, Bhattacharyya R: Haemophagocytic syndrome in severe dengue fever: a rare presentation Indian J Hematol Blood Transfus, (Sept 2014) 30 (Suppl 1) S97-S100.
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Khemka, P. Bhattacharyya, R., Ray, S., and Mukherjee, M. (2016) Boy with silvery grey hair and immunodeficiency. J Paediatr Child Health, 52: 467–468. doi: 10.1111/jpc.12925.
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Lee EY, Lian WQ, Iyer P, Bhattacharyya R. An Unusual Cause of Fever and Rash in a Child With Severe Aplastic Anemia. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology. 2017 May 29.
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Susanto TA, Bhattacharyya R. X-linked Sideroblastic Anemia in a Malay Boy With ALAS2 S568G Mutation. Journal of Pediatric Hematology/oncology. 2017 Jul 1;39(5):408-9.
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Iyer P, Seng MS, Vijayakumari K, Bhattacharyya R. CD3 depleted haploidentical stem cell transplant in paediatric acute undifferentiated leukaemia. Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal. 2017 Mar 1;2(1):12-3.
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Tan GH, Bhattacharyya R. An apparent case of non-accidental injury. Archives of Disease in Childhood-Education and Practice. 2017 Aug 28:edpract-2017.
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Kam KQ, Soh SY, Bhattacharyya R. Dengue-associated Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis: A Rare Complication of a Common Infection in Singapore. Journal of pediatric hematology/oncology. 2017 Dec.
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Lee D, Jeyanthi C, Bhattacharyya R, Lam JC. Multiple fractures of different ages. Archives of Disease in Childhood-Education and Practice. 2020 Apr 1;105(2):99-106
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“Studies on acute leukaemias in children with special reference to acquired secondary infections” University of Calcutta, October 1996.
22
“Reducing toxicity of stem cell transplant in acute lymphoblastic leukaemia in children”- 19th Annual conference of MASPHO ( Malaysian society of paediatric haematology oncology) on 10th August 2022.
23
“Haematopoietic stem cell transplant for non malignant haematological conditions” - 19th Annual conference of MASPHO ( Malaysian society of paediatric haematology oncology) on 10th August 2022
24
“Issues related to apheresis in paediatric patients/donors”- 27TH Congress of Asia Pacific Blood and Marrow Transplant ( APBMT) in Kochi India on 7th October 2022.
25
‘Viral infections in haematopoietic stem cell transplantation”- 25th Annual paediatric haematology conference ( PHOCON) in New Delhi, India on 18th November 2022
Clinical Expertise
Fanconi Anemia
FAQs
Q: Where does Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya practice?
Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya currently practices at Apollo Multispecialty Hospitals EM Bypass and Apollo Hospitals - Narendrapur, located in Kolkata.
Q: Who is Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya?
Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya is a highly experienced Paediatric Haematologist with over 28 years of expertise in the field. He is known for providing exceptional patient care and advanced medical treatments. He areas of expertise include Blood Transfusions, Bone Marrow Transplant. He also treats conditions such as , Fanconi Anemia.
Q: Why do patients choose Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya?
Patients trust Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya for he expertise, patient-centric approach, and commitment to providing the highest standard of care. He is well-versed in the latest medical advancements and ensures personalized treatment for every patient.
Q: What is Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya’s specialization?
Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya specializes in Paediatric Haematology, with expertise in treatments for Blood Transfusions, Bone Marrow Transplant.
Q: What are Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya’s medical qualifications?
Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya holds prestigious qualifications, including MBBS, MD (Paeds) ,DCH ( London), FRCPCH, FRCPath.
Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya have?
Dr. Rajat Bhattacharyya has over 28 years of experience in the medical field, treating various conditions related to Paediatric Haematology.
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