Dr. Pravas Chandra Mishra is a highly distinguished Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) specialist with nearly 30 years of elite clinical experience. Currently leading the Myeloid Cancers and BMT program at Amrita Hospital, Faridabad, he is recognized as one of India’s most accomplished experts in both malignant and benign blood disorders. An alumnus and former Professor of Hematology at AIIMS, New Delhi, Dr. Mishra has trained at world-leading centers in the UK, USA, and Australia, bringing a global standard of precision medicine to the treatment of leukemia, lymphoma, and rare bone marrow failures.
Dr. Pravas Chandra Mishra is celebrated for his surgical precision in stem cell transplantation and his role in advancing cellular therapies in India.
- Elite AIIMS Pedigree: He spent a significant portion of his career at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, where he served as a Professor of Hematology until 2017. His tenure at AIIMS involved managing some of the most complex hematological cases in the country and training the next generation of hematologists.
- Global Fellowship Expertise: His clinical protocols are refined by extensive international exposure, including fellowships at Hammersmith Hospital (London), King’s College (London), Westmead Hospital (Sydney), and the City of Hope Hospital (Los Angeles).
- BMT Program Architect: Before joining Amrita, Dr. Mishra was instrumental in setting up and leading the BMT unit at Max Super Speciality Hospital, where he pioneered high-success protocols for Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) and Haploidentical (Half-Matched) transplants.
- CAR-T Cell Therapy Pioneer: He is a key member of the Delhi-NCR CAR-T working group, focusing on the real-world application of revolutionary cellular therapies for relapsed B-cell malignancies.
Dr. Mishra provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to curing childhood and adult blood disorders.
Conditions & Diseases Treated:
- Malignant Disorders: Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Chronic Myeloid Leukemia (CML), Multiple Myeloma, and Lymphomas.
- Bone Marrow Failures: Severe Aplastic Anemia, Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS), and PNH.
- Hemoglobinopathies: Thalassemia Major and Sickle Cell Disease.
- Coagulation Disorders: Hemophilia, ITP (Immune Thrombocytopenia), and clotting anomalies.
- Rare Plasma Cell Dyscrasias: Amyloidosis and related plasma cell disorders.
Specialized Interventional Procedures:
- Haploidentical BMT: Advanced transplants using half-matched family donors for patients without a full match.
- Allogeneic & Autologous BMT: High-precision stem cell replacement for cancer and benign conditions.
- CAR-T Cell Therapy: Advanced immunotherapy utilizing genetically modified T-cells to attack cancer.
- Targeted Chemotherapy: Utilizing the latest molecular agents to treat resistant leukemias.
- Immuno-modulatory Therapy: Management of severe Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD).
Dr. Mishra’s career includes leadership and teaching roles at India’s most elite medical institutions:
- Head, Medical Oncology & Hematology: Amrita Hospital, Faridabad (Current).
- Professor of Hematology: All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi (served until 2017).
- Head of BMT Unit: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vaishali and Patparganj (established the dedicated transplant units).
- Chairperson: Currently chairs the ICMR Subcommittee on Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia, driving national treatment protocols.
Awards & Recognitions
- Geeta Medal (AIIMS): Awarded for the best research in Oncology (Bone Marrow Transplantation).
- Young Investigator Award: Conferred by the Asia Pacific Congress of Thrombosis and Hemostasis in China.
- Endeavour Executive Award: Provided by the Government of Australia for advanced training at Westmead Hospital, Sydney.
- Royal College of Physicians (UK) Bursary: Recognized for clinical excellence and professional development in London.
- DM (Clinical Hematology): All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.
- MD (Internal Medicine): Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Sevagram.
- MBBS: Mahatma Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences (MGIMS), Sevagram.
- International Fellowships: Advanced training from King’s College (London), Hammersmith Hospital (UK), City of Hope (USA), and Westmead Hospital (Australia).
