Dr. Ponni Sivaprakasam
Senior Consultant – Institute of Oncology
Gleneagles Hospital, ChennaiChennai, India
16+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MRCPCH (London)
Overview:
Dr. Ponni Sivaprakasam is a leading Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist with a specialization in blood cancers and stem cell transplants in children. She serves as the Senior Consultant at the Institute of Oncology, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai. Her illustrious career includes being the Head of Paediatric Oncology at MSCC, Bangalore.
Dr. Sivaprakasam is the Principal Investigator in numerous international studies such as the Adapt Study, Advance Study, EPROS, Immune Reconstitution Post Cord Transplant Study, and HOVON. She is actively involved in advancing paediatric cancer care and transplant practices.
Her affiliations include:
- Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG)
- International Society of Paediatric Oncology (SIOP)
- EMBT (European Blood and Marrow Transplant Group)
- UK National BMT Group
She frequently delivers lectures and presents abstracts at global forums, significantly contributing to the global paediatric oncology community.
Conditions Treated
- Paediatric Blood Cancers (Leukaemia, Lymphoma)
- Solid Tumours in Children
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- Immunodeficiency Disorders in Children
Procedures Performed
- Stem Cell Transplant (Allogenic & Autologous)
- Chemotherapy for Paediatric Cancers
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Supportive Oncological Care in Paediatrics
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FAQs
She specializes in Paediatric Oncology, particularly blood cancers and stem cell transplantation.
Yes, she has been a speaker at international platforms including SIOP, ASPHO, and EMBT conferences.
You can book a consultation through Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai or simply connect with HOSPIDIO at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337 for appointment support and international patient facilitation.
Stem cell transplants are a critical treatment for certain aggressive blood cancers and are used post-chemotherapy to restore the immune system and bone marrow function.
Yes, she has vast experience in managing complex and rare oncological conditions in children and has led such departments at leading hospitals.