Meet Dr. Neema Bhat
A Bangalore-based Haemato-Oncologist and Pediatric Hematologist with over 10 years of experience treating blood disorders and blood cancers — combining US fellowship training with a patient-first approach to care.
Years Experience
Languages Spoken
Hospitals Served
A Decade of Dedicated Hematology-Oncology Care
Dr. Neema Bhat is a Haemato-Oncologist based in Bangalore, with more than ten years of specialized experience treating blood disorders and blood cancers in both children and adults. She completed her MD in the United States, followed by a fellowship (FAAP) in Pediatric Hematology, Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation at Penn State Health — training that shapes how she diagnoses, stages, and treats every patient who comes to her.
Fluent in English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, and Tamil, she is known for a patient-centric approach that prioritizes clear communication and treatment plans built around each individual’s needs, rather than a one-size-fits-all protocol.
She currently serves as Program Director and Head of the Bone Marrow Transplant Unit at Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Hospital in partnership with Sankalp India Foundation, and has previously practiced at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals and Fortis Hospitals in Bangalore.
At a Glance
- MD, Cooper University Hospital, USA
- Fellowship (FAAP), Penn State Health, USA
- Program Director & HOD, BMT Unit
- English, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu, Tamil
- Gold Medalist, Physiology, 2008
Career Timeline
Program Director & HOD, BMT Unit
Bhagawan Mahaveer Jain Hospital, in partnership with Sankalp India Foundation, Bangalore.
Consultant Hematologist, BMT Physician & Pediatric Oncology
Fortis Hospitals, Bangalore.
Consultant Hematologist, BMT Physician & Pediatric Oncology
BGS Gleneagles Global Hospitals, Bangalore.
Clinical Hematologist & BMT Physician
Sankalp India Foundation — BMT Unit at Peopletree Hospitals, Yeshwanthpur, Bangalore.
Board Certifications
- Karnataka Medical Council, India (License No. 80216) — 2008
- ECFMG Board Certification — 2010
- Board Certified in General Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics — 2015
- Medical Council of India Certification — 2017
- Board Certified in Hematology / Pediatric Oncology, American Board — 2019
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Clinical Oncology
- American Academy of Pediatrics
- American Society of Hematology
- American Society of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
- American Association of Clinical Research
Awards
First Place, Best Abstract & Oral Presentation Award — Annual Resident and Fellow Research Day, Penn State Health, Hershey, Pennsylvania, May 2017.
Gold Medal in Physiology — Sri Devaraj Urs Medical School, 2008.
Research
Co-authored a chapter on the clinical aspects of neuroblastoma, published in Neuroblastoma – Current State and Recent Updates (InTech, 2017) alongside Dr. Lisa McGregor — contributing to the broader understanding of pediatric cancer care.
Care Built on Trust
Complex Case Expertise
Experienced in managing high-risk, relapsed, and rare hematology cases across both children and adults.
Compassionate Support
Known for staying steady and supportive with families through some of their hardest days.
Personalized Plans
No fixed protocols — every treatment plan is shaped around the individual patient’s disease and needs.
Conditions Treated
From common blood disorders to complex, high-risk cancers, Dr. Bhat’s practice spans the full range of hematology and pediatric oncology care.
Considering a Second Opinion?
If you already have a diagnosis or treatment plan from elsewhere, Dr. Bhat offers second-opinion consultations to help confirm the path forward.