About Dr. Prashant Mehta:
Dr. Prashant Mehta is a distinguished Medical Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant physician with over 12 years of experience. He serves as the Program Head for Lymphoid Leukemias, Lymphomas, BMT, CAR-T Cell Therapy, and related specialties at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad. Dr. Mehta completed his MBBS from Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, MD in Medicine from Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi, and DM in Medical Oncology from AIIMS, New Delhi. He further specialized with a Visiting Physician Fellowship in BMT/Cellular Therapy at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, USA. His primary areas of focus include Acute Leukemia and Lymphoma in children and adults, Bone Marrow Transplantation (including haploidentical and reduced toxicity transplants), and CAR-T Cell Therapy. Dr. Mehta is credited with performing the first Bone Marrow Transplant, Total Body Irradiation-based transplant, and MUD transplant in the Faridabad region. He has been the Principal Investigator for over 20 clinical trials and has more than 60 publications in national and international journals. Dr. Mehta is also a founder member of the ‘Science and Cost’ association, aiming to improve access to cancer care in India.
Why Choose Dr. Prashant Mehta?
- Extensive Experience: Over 12 years in medical oncology and BMT.
- Specialized Training: Fellowship in BMT/Cellular Therapy from Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
- Innovative Treatments: Pioneer in CAR-T Cell Therapy and haploidentical transplants in the region.
- Academic Leadership: Principal Investigator for numerous clinical trials with over 60 publications.
- Patient-Centric Care: Founder member of ‘Science and Cost’ association, focusing on affordable cancer care.
Education Background:
- MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi (2006)
- MD (Medicine) – Lady Hardinge Medical College, Delhi (2010)
- DM (Medical Oncology) – AIIMS, New Delhi (2014)
- Visiting Physician Fellowship in BMT/Cellular Therapy – Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, USA (2016)
Awards & Accolades:
- Prof. GS Bhattacharya Award (2021): Best All-Rounder Oncologist in India, awarded by the Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON).
- Meghna Krishna Baweja Award: For All-Round Excellence at Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi.
Dr. Prashant Mehta Specialities:
Dr. Prashant Mehta specializes in comprehensive cancer care, focusing on blood cancers and advanced cellular therapies.
Medical Problems Treated by Doctor
- Acute Leukemia (ALL, AML)
- Chronic Leukemia (CLL, CML)
- Lymphomas (Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Bone Marrow Failure Syndromes
- Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Anemia
- Hemophilia and Other Bleeding Disorders
Medical Procedures Performed by Doctor
- Bone Marrow Transplantation (Autologous, Allogeneic, Haploidentical)
- CAR-T Cell Therapy
- Total Body Irradiation-based Transplant
- Reduced Toxicity Transplantation
- Stem Cell Mobilization and Harvesting
- Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy
- Palliative and Supportive Care