How do I choose a hematologist in Vijayawada?

Look for a specialist with formal training in clinical haematology (an MD followed by a DNB or DM in Clinical Haematology), hands-on experience with the specific condition you're facing — such as bone marrow transplant, leukemia or lymphoma — and a practice that focuses on blood disorders rather than general medicine. It also helps to check whether the centre offers on-site diagnostics like bone marrow biopsy and flow cytometry, so your diagnosis and treatment can be coordinated in one place.

What conditions does a clinical haematologist treat?

A clinical haematologist manages blood cancers such as leukemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma, along with non-cancerous blood disorders including anemia, thalassemia, hemophilia, platelet disorders, sickle cell disease and bone marrow failure syndromes. Some haematologists, including those trained in haemato-oncology, also manage bone marrow transplant care.

Do I need a referral to consult a haematologist?

No referral is required. You can book a consultation directly, though bringing any existing blood test reports, scans or prior treatment summaries helps make the first visit more productive.

What should I bring to my first appointment?

Bring a valid ID, any recent blood test reports or imaging, a list of current medications, and a brief history of your symptoms including when they started. If you're consulting about a family member, having their reports on hand speeds up the initial assessment.

Is bone marrow transplant available in Vijayawada?

AP Blood & Blood Cancer Centre's clinical team has experience managing bone marrow transplant patients as part of specialist transplant teams. Whether BMT is appropriate for a specific diagnosis depends on individual clinical factors — book a consultation to discuss whether it's a relevant option for your case.

Can outstation patients consult the centre remotely?

Yes. Patients from Guntur, Tenali, Machilipatnam, Eluru, Rajahmundry, Ongole, Khammam and other parts of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana can request an online second opinion by sharing their reports in advance of a video or phone consultation.

Does the centre accept Aarogyasri or other insurance?

Insurance and government scheme empanelment varies and is confirmed directly with the centre. Visit the Insurance & Aarogyasri page or contact the centre to check current empanelment status before your visit.

Hematology & Blood Cancer Specialty Centre

Andhra Pradesh’s dedicated centre for blood disorders & blood cancer care

రక్త రుగ్మతలు మరియు రక్త క్యాన్సర్ చికిత్స కోసం ఆంధ్రప్రదేశ్ యొక్క ప్రత్యేక కేంద్రం

Led by Dr. Amarnadh Polisetty, a clinical haematologist and haemato-oncologist whose practice is focused entirely on blood disorders, bone marrow conditions and blood cancer — not general medicine.

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Dr. Amarnadh Polisetty

MD, DNB (Clinical Haematology)

7+ years

Focused hematology practice

Your Specialist

Dr. Amarnadh Polisetty

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Clinical Haematology)

Dr. Amarnadh Polisetty is a clinical haematologist and haemato-oncologist practicing in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, with a focused practice limited entirely to blood disorders, bone marrow disorders and blood cancers.

7+ years of focused clinical haematology practice, including experience managing 500+ bone marrow transplant patients as part of specialist transplant teams.

Meet Dr. Amarnadh Polisetty

Dr. Amarnadh Polisetty

MD, DNB (Clinical Haematology)

Years of specialist experience

Bone marrow transplant patients managed

Blood conditions treated at the centre

Treatment modalities offered

Credentials

Qualifications & recognition

Experience managing 500+ bone marrow transplant patients as part of specialist transplant teams

American Society of Hematology (ASH) Abstract Award

Best Speaker Award at a national hematology conference

Medically reviewed content, reviewed regularly by Dr. Amarnadh Polisetty

Areas of Expertise

A practice focused entirely on blood

Every area of expertise below sits within hematology — nothing broader, nothing diluted.

Adult Hematology

Pediatric Hematology

Blood Cancer

Bone Marrow Transplant

Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy

Bone Marrow Biopsy & Aspiration

Coagulation Disorders

Targeted Therapy

Conditions

Conditions we treat

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Leukemia

Leukemia is a cancer of the blood-forming tissue, primarily the bone marrow, in which abnormal white blood cells multiply uncontrollably and crowd out healthy blood cells. It is broadly classified as acute (rapidly progressing) or chronic (slower-developing), and further divided into myeloid or lymphoid types based on the blood cell line involved. Diagnosis and precise subtyping guide whether chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or bone marrow transplant is recommended.

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Lymphoma

Lymphoma is a cancer that begins in the lymphatic system, the network of lymph nodes, spleen, and related tissue that helps the body fight infection. It develops when lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, grow and divide abnormally, and is broadly divided into Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma based on specific cell characteristics seen under the microscope. The exact subtype and stage at diagnosis determine the recommended treatment approach.

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Multiple Myeloma

Multiple myeloma is a cancer of plasma cells, the antibody-producing cells normally found in bone marrow. Abnormal plasma cells multiply and crowd the marrow, produce an abnormal protein, and can weaken bones, impair kidney function, and lower normal blood cell counts. It typically affects older adults and is diagnosed through blood, urine, and bone marrow testing.

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Thalassemia

Thalassemia is an inherited blood disorder in which the body produces less haemoglobin than normal, or an abnormal form of it, reducing oxygen-carrying capacity and shortening red blood cell survival. It ranges from a symptom-free carrier state, known as thalassemia trait or minor, to a severe, transfusion-dependent form called thalassemia major, depending on how many globin genes are affected. It is diagnosed through blood counts, haemoglobin electrophoresis, and, where relevant, genetic testing.

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Hemophilia

Hemophilia is an inherited bleeding disorder caused by a deficiency of a specific blood clotting factor, most commonly Factor VIII (hemophilia A) or Factor IX (hemophilia B). This deficiency causes prolonged or spontaneous bleeding, particularly into joints and muscles. It is diagnosed through clotting factor assays and managed with factor replacement therapy and bleed-prevention strategies.

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Anemia

Anemia is a condition in which the blood has a lower-than-normal number of healthy red blood cells or haemoglobin, reducing the blood's capacity to carry oxygen to body tissues. It can result from reduced red cell production, such as iron, vitamin B12, or folate deficiency or a marrow disorder, from increased destruction of red cells (haemolysis), or from blood loss. Diagnosis relies on a complete blood count and further testing to identify the underlying cause.

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Treatments

Treatments & procedures

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Flagship Program

Bone Marrow Transplant

A bone marrow transplant, also called a stem cell transplant, is a procedure that replaces diseased or damaged bone marrow with healthy blood-forming stem cells. It is used to treat certain blood cancers, bone marrow failure conditions and some inherited blood disorders after other treatments have prepared the body to receive the new cells.

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Chemotherapy

Chemotherapy is medication-based treatment that uses drugs to kill or slow the growth of rapidly dividing cancer cells, including blood cancer cells. It can be given as tablets, injections or intravenous infusions, in cycles planned around the specific cancer type and how the body responds to treatment.

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Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy is a category of treatment that works by helping the body's own immune system recognize and act against cancer cells, rather than directly killing cells with chemical drugs. In blood cancers, it includes approaches such as monoclonal antibodies and other immune-based agents chosen based on the specific disease.

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Targeted Therapy

Targeted therapy is a treatment approach that uses drugs designed to act on specific genetic or molecular changes found in cancer cells, rather than affecting all rapidly dividing cells broadly. In blood cancers, it is used when testing identifies a specific mutation or marker that a targeted drug can act against.

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Blood Transfusion

A blood transfusion is a medical procedure that delivers donated blood or a specific blood component, such as red cells, platelets or plasma, into a patient's bloodstream through a vein. It is used to treat conditions that cause low blood counts, active bleeding, or blood component deficiencies that the body cannot correct on its own.

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Bone Marrow Biopsy

A bone marrow biopsy is a diagnostic procedure in which a small solid sample of bone marrow tissue is removed, usually from the hip bone, using a specialized needle. The sample is examined under a microscope to help diagnose blood cancers, bone marrow failure conditions and other blood disorders.

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Bone Marrow Aspiration

A bone marrow aspiration is a diagnostic procedure that withdraws a small liquid sample of bone marrow, usually from the hip bone, using a needle and syringe. The sample is examined under a microscope to help diagnose and monitor blood cancers, anemia and other blood cell disorders.

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Cashless treatment support

We help eligible patients navigate Dr. NTR Vaidya Seva (Aarogyasri), EHS and private insurance processes. Confirm current empanelment status before your visit.

Insurance & Aarogyasri

“Hematology only — nothing broader, nothing diluted.”

Dr. Amarnadh Polisetty

Why This Centre

Care built around one specialty

Specialty focus, not general medicine

The centre treats blood disorders and blood cancers exclusively — every consultation, protocol and follow-up is built around hematology alone.

Internationally aligned protocols

Diagnosis and treatment planning follow internationally aligned clinical protocols, adapted to each patient's individual profile.

On-site diagnostics

Bone marrow biopsy, aspiration and related diagnostic procedures are performed at the centre, keeping diagnosis and treatment coordinated in one place.

Personalized treatment planning

Your treatment plan is built around your specific diagnosis, subtype, stage and overall health — not a one-size-fits-all protocol.

Your Journey

From first consult to follow-up

1. Consult

Meet Dr. Amarnadh Polisetty to discuss your symptoms, history and existing reports.

2. Diagnose

On-site diagnostics — blood tests, bone marrow biopsy, imaging — confirm your diagnosis.

3. Plan

A personalized treatment plan is built around your diagnosis, stage and overall health.

4. Treat

Treatment is delivered and monitored closely, with supportive care throughout.

5. Follow-up

Ongoing follow-up tracks your response and adjusts the plan as needed.

Outside Vijayawada? Get an online second opinion.

Families from Guntur, Tenali, Machilipatnam, Gudivada, Nuzvid and beyond can share reports in advance and consult by video or phone before planning a visit.

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Patient Stories

What patients say

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500+ BMT patients

managed by Dr. Polisetty

ASH Abstract Award

American Society of Hematology

7+ years

focused hematology practice

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

తెలుగులో సాధారణ ప్రశ్నలు

విజయవాడ దగ్గర బ్లడ్ క్యాన్సర్ డాక్టర్‌ను ఎలా కనుగొనాలి?

క్లినికల్ హెమటాలజిస్ట్ లేదా హీమాటో-ఆంకాలజిస్ట్‌ను వెతకండి — వీరు ప్రత్యేకంగా బ్లడ్ క్యాన్సర్లలో శిక్షణ పొందిన వైద్యులు. విజయవాడ, సూర్యారావుపేట, ప్రకాశం రోడ్‌లో ఉన్న AP బ్లడ్ & బ్లడ్ క్యాన్సర్ సెంటర్‌ను DNB అర్హత కలిగిన క్లినికల్ హెమటాలజిస్ట్ నడిపిస్తున్నారు.

బ్లడ్ క్యాన్సర్ యొక్క ప్రారంభ లక్షణాలు ఏమిటి?

నిరంతర అలసట, వివరించలేని బరువు తగ్గడం, తరచుగా ఇన్ఫెక్షన్లు, సులభంగా గాయాలు లేదా రక్తస్రావం, రాత్రిపూట చెమటలు మరియు వాపు లింఫ్ నోడ్స్ సాధారణ ప్రారంభ లక్షణాలు. ఇవి ఇతర పరిస్థితుల వల్ల కూడా రావచ్చు కాబట్టి, ఖచ్చితమైన నిర్ధారణకు రక్త పరీక్ష మరియు వైద్య పరీక్ష అవసరం.

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