Dr. Vikas Dua is an internationally acclaimed Pediatric Hematologist-Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) specialist with over 22 years of elite clinical experience. Currently leading the Pediatric BMT program at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), Gurugram, he is recognized as one of the most prolific transplant surgeons in the region, having personally performed over 1,500 successful bone marrow transplants. With advanced training from world-leading institutes in the USA and Singapore, Dr. Dua is a pioneer in Haploidentical (Half-Matched) Transplants, offering a cure to children with leukemia and thalassemia who lack a perfect donor match.
Dr. Vikas Dua is celebrated for his surgical precision in pediatric stem cell transplantation and his dedication to achieving the highest “disease-free survival” rates for his young patients.
- Elite International Training: He honed his skills through a prestigious fellowship at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Memphis, USA, and underwent advanced training in Pediatric BMT and Benign Haematology at the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore. This global pedigree ensures his unit at Fortis operates under the world’s most stringent infection-control and post-transplant care protocols.
- The “Haplo” Specialist for Children: Dr. Dua is a master of Haploidentical Transplants for children. This technology is a vital lifeline for international families, as it allows a parent to safely act as a donor even if they are only a 50% match, which is critical for children with Sickle Cell Anemia or Thalassemia.
- High-Volume Success: Having performed more than 1,500 transplants, his technical mastery in managing pediatric patients—from infants to adolescents—is unmatched. His team is exceptionally skilled at managing complex post-transplant complications like Graft-Versus-Host Disease (GVHD).
- Academic & Research Excellence: He has been recognized as the “Best Voted Pediatric BMT Surgeon” in India and has published numerous research papers on improving survival outcomes in pediatric leukemia and thalassemia transplants.
Dr. Dua provides a comprehensive, multi-disciplinary approach to curing childhood cancers and life-threatening blood disorders.
Conditions & Diseases Treated:
- Childhood Blood Cancers: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL), Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), and Relapsed Lymphomas.
- Benign Blood Disorders: Thalassemia Major, Sickle Cell Disease, and Severe Aplastic Anemia.
- Primary Immunodeficiencies: SCID, Wiskott-Aldrich Syndrome, and other rare immune defects.
- Solid Childhood Tumors: Neuroblastoma, Wilms’ Tumor, and Sarcomas.
- Bone Marrow Failure: Inherited bone marrow failure syndromes like Fanconi Anemia.
Specialized Interventional Procedures:
- Allogeneic & Autologous BMT: High-precision stem cell replacement for oncology and benign disorders.
- Haploidentical BMT: Utilizing advanced T-cell depletion to safely use half-matched family donors.
- Matched Unrelated Donor (MUD) Transplant: Coordinating with international registries to find donor matches.
- Reduced Intensity Conditioning: Tailored chemotherapy protocols to make transplants safer for smaller or more fragile children.
- CAR-T Cell Therapy: Advanced cellular immunotherapy for children with resistant B-cell leukemias.
Dr. Dua’s expertise is backed by training at some of the world’s most prestigious pediatric oncology centers:
- Principal Director & Head: Pediatric BMT Unit, FMRI, Gurugram (Current).
- Senior Consultant: Pediatric BMT, Artemis Hospital, Gurugram.
- International Fellow: Trained at the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore, focusing on advanced pediatric BMT techniques.
- St. Jude’s Training: Gained specialized clinical insights at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, USA.
Awards & Recognitions
- Best Pediatric BMT Officer in India: Recognized for his outstanding contributions and success rates in pediatric stem cell transplantation.
- Excellence in Pediatric Transplant: Honored by various international healthcare forums for his work with international medical tourists.
- Academic Leader: Published numerous research papers in high-impact journals and is a frequent speaker at global BMT conferences (EBMT/APBMT).
- Fellowship in Pediatric BMT: National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore.
- DNB (Pediatrics): From a premier medical institute in India.
- MBBS & MD (Pediatrics): Recognized Indian Medical University.
- Memberships: Active member of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP) and the Pediatric Hematology Oncology Chapter of IAP.
