Prakash Singh Shekhawat
Consultant Hematologist , Hematooncologist , Bone Marrow Transplant Physician, CAR-T Cell Physician
Jaipur
Summary
Dedicated and patient-centric medical professional with over 10 years of clinical experience in hematology, recognized for strong communication skills that engage individuals from diverse backgrounds. An exceptional clinical eye for early diagnosis ensures timely and accurate patient care, while a commitment to enhancing healthcare delivery drives the introduction of efficient systems and processes that streamline operations and improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of fostering positive relationships with patients and colleagues contributes to a collaborative and supportive healthcare environment. Authored over 100 publications in national and international journals, showcasing a commitment to advancing medical knowledge and practice.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
3
3
Languages
Work History
Consultant – Hemato Oncology & Head of Bone marrow transplant Unit
Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
- Currently working as Consultant – Hemato Oncology & Head of Bone marrow transplant Unit, Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Jaipur, Rajasthan.
- I have successfully established Bone marrow transplant Unit Clinical Hematology in Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre, Jaipur. Previously established Dept of Clinical Hematology & BMT at NIMS, Jaipur. At BMCHRC, I established Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) Program and performed all types of transplants including autologous BMTs in Blood Cancers patients – R/R Multiple Myelomas and Lymphomas (HLs & NHLs) & Allogenic BMTs (MSD and haplo transplants) in high-risk acute leukemia (AML, ALL, CML blast crisis).
Consultant, Hematologist, Haemato-oncologist & BMT Physician
Bhagwan Mahaveer cancer Hospital & research centre, Jaipur
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor Clinical Haematology
NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, JAIPUR
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Resident, (DM Clinical Hematology)
NIL RATAN SIRCAR MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, KOLKATA
01.2018 - 01.2021
Fellow (Clinical Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant)
TATA MEDICAL CENTER KOLKATA
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Resident (Clinical Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant)
Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
01.2015 - 01.2016
Medical Officer
Dept of IHTM, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, under dept. of Health & Family Welfare Government of Rajasthan.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Medical Officer
Dept of Emergency Medicine, SP Medical College, Bikaner, under dept. of Health & Family Welfare Government of Rajasthan.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Resident MD Pathology
S. P. MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, BIKANER
01.2010 - 01.2013
Medical Officer
PHC-Sahwa, Taranagar, Churu, under dept. of Health & Family Welfare Government of Rajasthan.
01.2007 - 01.2010
Junior Resident, Dept of Chest Medicine
R.G.KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, KOLKATA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Internship
R.G.KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, KOLKATA
01.2005 - 01.2006
Education
D M - CLINICAL HAMATOLOGY
01.2021
WEST BENGAL UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Postdoctoral fellowship - Clinical Hematology & BMT
01.2018
Tata Medical Center, Kolkata
M D - undefined
01.2013
RAJASTHAN UNIVERSITY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
MBBS - undefined
01.2007
CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY
Skills
Volume of patients managed
Managed treatment for approximately 15,000 outpatient department patients annually
Oversight of inpatient department care for 3,000-4,000 patients each year
Care coordination for hemophilia patients
Experience in conducting around 190 autologous stem cell transplantations
Allogeneic stem cell transplantation: 90 procedures
Provided support to 400 transplant patients in outpatient settings annually
Experience with extracorporeal photopheresis procedures
Certification
Attended preceptorship programme on Acute lymphoblastic leukemia by VALL D’HEBRON Institute of Oncology.
Accomplishments
- I was involved in FACT accreditation of the BMT unit of Tata Medical Centre Kolkata (Only FACT centre in India) under the leadership of Dr Mammen Chandy and Dr Vivek Radhakrishnan.
- Responsible for implementing Indian Childhood Collaborative Leukemia (ICICLe) group programme at NRS medical college and got an ICMR grant of Rs. 1Cr.
Affiliations
- Lifetime member- Indian Society of Hematology & Blood transfusion
- Lifetime member- Bengal society of Hematology
References
- Prof Mammen, Chandy, Director, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, Kolkata
- Prof Reena, Nair, Senior consultant, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, Kolkata
- Dr Saurabh, Bhave, Senior consultant, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, Kolkata
- Prof T K, Dolai, Professor and Head, Department of Hematology, NRS Medical College, Kolkata, Kolkata
- Dr Anupam, Chakrapani, Director Hematology & BMT, Apollo Kolkata, Kolkata
- Dr Ajay, Bapna, Director & HOD, Medical Oncology, BMCHRC, Jaipur, Jaipur
Awards & Achievements
Awards:, Honours in ENT, in MBBS, 1st prize in Quiz, BeSHCON, 2020, 3rd prize in oral presentation BeSHCON, 2021
PUBLICATIONS
- ACHAPTER CONTRIBUTION IN BOOK-
- Chapter in Medicine API 2021 book titled “ Approach to a case of polycythemia- More blood may be bad...”
- Chapter in API textbook of medicine on Nutritional Anemia, April 2022
- Chapter in API Medicine Update on “Revisiting pancytopenia”- May 2023
- Chapter on High grade NHL in ICH-IAP Hematology Monograph 2024
- Guideline for management of anemia in elderly- ICH and ISBMT joint book
- B -PAPER PUBLICATION
- Kumar A, Narayan RK, Prasoon P, Kumari C, Kaur G, Kumar S, Kulandhasamy M, Sesham K, Pareek V, Faiq MA, Pandey SN. COVID-19 mechanisms in the human body—What we know so far. Frontiers in immunology. 2021 Nov 1;12:693938.
- Kumar A, Narayan RK, Kulandhasamy M, Prasoon P, Kumari C, Kumar S, Pareek V, Sesham K, Shekhawat PS, Kant K, Kumar S. COVID-19 pandemic: insights into molecular mechanisms leading to sex-based differences in patient outcomes. Expert Reviews in Molecular Medicine. 2021 Jan;23:e7.
- Kumar A, Prasoon P, Sekhawat PS, Pareek V, Faiq MA, Kumari C, Narayan RK, Kulandhasamy M, Kant K. Pathogenesis guided therapeutic management of COVID-19: an immunological perspective. International Reviews of Immunology. 2021 Mar 4;40(1-2):54-71.
- Kumar A, Narayan RK, Prasoon P, Kumari C, Kaur G, Kumar S, Kulandhasamy M, Sesham K, Pareek V, Faiq MA, Pandey SN. Mecanismos del COVID-19 en el cuerpo humano: Lo que sabemos hasta ahora. Kompass Neumología. 2022 Apr 28;4(1):3-20.
- Kar R, Dolai TK, Shekhawat PS, Malhotra P, Singh A, Naithani R, Mandal PK, Ganesan P, Manivannan P, Basu D, Srivastava A. Indian society of hematology and blood transfusion (ISHBT) consensus document on hematological practice during COVID-19 pandemic. Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion. 2021 Jan;37:1-9.
- Baveja A, Mandal PK, Chattopadhyay A, Garg M, Shekhawat PS, Dolai TK. Profile of autoimmune haemolytic anaemia: analysis of 10 years data from a hematology center in eastern India. Asian Hematology Research Journal. 2021;4(3):33-43.
- Kumar A, Sesham K, Narayan RK, Prasoon P, Kumari C, Kumar S, Kumar S, Pareek V, Shekhawat PS, Kant K, Kulandhasamy M. Host Vulnerability Factors Affecting Patient Outcomes in COVID-19: An Update. Available at SSRN 3769784. 2021.
- Podder D, Bhave SJ, Shekhawat PS, Nair R. Clinicopathological characteristics and outcome in patients of primary CNS lymphoma treated with modified de-angelis protocol: an audit. Clinical Lymphoma Myeloma and Leukemia. 2018 Sep 1;18:S279-80.
- Mandal PK, Shekhawat PS. Telemedicine in hematology;long-term implications of a short-term experience during COVID-19 pandemic. J Hematol Allied Sci 2021;1:54-8
- Shekhawat PS, Garg M, Dolai TK. Bone infarct (osteonecrosis) as late side effect of steroid in acute lymphoblastic leukemia survivor. Journal of Hematology and Allied Sciences. 2021 May 31;1(1):38-40.
- Baveja A, Mandal PK, Garg M, Shekhawat PS, Mitra S, Chattopadhyay A, Bhattacharya S, Baul SN, De R, Dolai TK. Myeloid sarcoma: experience from a hematology care centre of Eastern India. Journal of Hematology and Allied Sciences. 2021 May 31;1(1):33-7.
- Shekhawat PS, Mandal PK, Garg M, Baveja A, Dolai TK. Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia: A Decade Long Experience with Evolving Treatment Strategies. Asian Hematology Research Journal. 2021 May 13;4(3):24-32.
- Shekhawat PS, Mandal PK, Garg M, Dolai TK. Azacitidine Causing Generalised Skin Rash: A Rare Side Effect. Available at SSRN 3627535. 2020 Jul 14.
- TKD Prakas K Mandal, Prakash S. Shekhawat.CARE IN CRISIS: MANAGEMENT OF HEMATOLOGY PATIENTS DURING COVID 19 PANDEMIC wjpmr 6 (9), 95-101
- PK M, Karthika V, Bhowmik A, Baul S, Dutta B, Sen A, Jain M, Shekhawat PS, Baveja A, Garg M, De R. Institutional Sensitivity Pattern Guides Initial Antimicro-bial Selection in Febrile Neutropenia; Sharing Experience from a Hemato-Oncology Care Center in India.
- Malini Garg, Prakas K. Mandal, Prakash S. Shekhawat, Tuphan K. Dolai. Hemarthrosis in hemoglobin E beta thalassemia: a rare clinical scenario. ijmedicine 1582-1584 DOI: 10.18203/2349-3933.ijam20204077
- C POSTER PRESENTATIONS IN VARIOUS CONFERENCES:
- HOPE ASIA 2019
- Status Of Hb E-Beta Thalassemia in A Tertiary Centre In Eastern India-HOPE
- Hematocon 2019
- Real world scenario of Bortezomib-Thalidomide-Dexamethasone(vtd) in newly diagnosed Multiple Myeloma
- APML Management in a resource limited setting: Real world scenario
- Beshcon 2020
- Sepsis: Real killer in Real world
- Hematocon 2020
- Experience of BFM 2002 protocol in Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: Single Centre Experience
- Management of acute promyelocytic leukaemia (APML) in a resource limited setting
- Hematocon 2022
- At various state level conferences
- D. Reviewer: of Journal of hematology and allied sciences
CME & CONFERENCES ATTENDED
- National level:
- 1st Young Hematologist Orientation Programme YHOP), SGPGI Lucknow
- 2016-1st annual Beshcon
- 2016- Tata Medical Center, Kolkata- National conference Acute leukemia
- 2017- Tata Medical Center, Kolkata- National conference Lymphoma
- 2017-2nd annual Beshcon
- 2018- Tata Medical Center, Kolkata- National conference Multiple Myeloma
- 2019-3rd annual Beshcon
- 2019-HOPE ASIA (in collaboration with EHA)
- 2019-Hematocon New Delhi
- 2020-4th annual Beshcon 2020-Hematocon Kolkata
- 2021-5th annual Beshcon 2021-Hematocon Kolkata
- 2022- Best of ASH, Jaipur
- 2022-APICON 2022, delivered lecture on aplastic anemia
- 2022- Hematocon, Kolkata
- 2023-Best of ASH, Jaipur
- 2023-Hematocon Kolkata
- 2024-8th annual Beshcon Kolkata
- 2024-Best of ASH, Jaipur
- Faculty lecture at National conference Hematocon in 2022, 2023, 2024, APICON 2022
- Other regional/institute level participation
- Delivered multiple health talks on topics - Hematology / Anaemia / Bleeding disorders/ BMT in various govt. and private organizations, media channels, Jaipur.
- 20 sept 2025- Mumbai, MHG Midterm
- 15 Sept 2025- Ahmadabad, Zydus Clinical trial meeting
- Chief Guest- MHG webinar
- 22 August 2025- Udaipur
- 15-17 August 2025- BMCON HAEM, Organised Jt sec
- 1 August 2025- Kolkata, Panelist, 3rd EIBMT
- 1 Apr 2025- Mumbai, Dr MBA
- 14 Feb 2025- Kolkata, BeSHCON
- 23 Jan 2025- Kolkata, Pnaelist, ISP Takeda Brentuximab
- November 2024- Nagpur, Hematocon 2024
- 26 sept 2024- Mumbai MHG midterm
- 13 september 2024- Udaipur
- September 2024- ??
- Varanasi, August 2024
- Nov 2023, Bhubaneshwar, Hematocon
- 13 oct 2023- Udaipur
- Attended and participated as faculty on panel discussion “CASE BASED PANEL DISCUSSION: MANAGING RELAPSED / REFRACTORY DLBCL” in 3rd International Cancer Summit in Oct 23 at Hotel Radisson Blu Plaza, Mahipalpur Near Airport, Delhi
- Attended and participated as faculty – Chairperson; Panel Discussion and Session Coordinator in Hematology Update 2023 (Updates from EHA 2023) in Sep, 23
- Conducted CME and delivered talk on Topic – “MYELOMA MADE SIMPLE: DIAGNOSIS, PROGNOSIS & MANAGEMENT” in collaboration with janssen oncology on occasion Myeloma – Diseases Awareness Meet in Oct 23.
- Delivered a lecture on – “ROLE OF ATG IN MANAGEMENT OF APLASTIC ANAEMIA” in collaboration with BSV in October 23 at Hotel Lalit.
- Conducted Workshop On “THE BASICS OF PICC & CENTRAL LINE HANDLING” in cancer and BMT patients in August 2023 at BMCHRC Hospital, Jaipur.
- Conducted Workshop / CME On “THE ROLE OF PARENTERAL NUTRITION” in BMT / Oncology patients in July 2023 at BMCHRC, Jaipur.
- Adboard of BSV for hATG uses in India- April 2023
- Conducted / Organised CME and delivered talk on Topic – “ROLE OF IV IRON DEFICIENCY ANAEMIA IN HEART FAILURE” in March 23 at Hotel Holiday Inn, Jaipur.
- Attended and participated as faculty and conducted “Hematology - QUIZ AND AML PANEL DISCUSSION” – Case Based Approach in Hematology Express 2023 (Essence from ASH 2022) in February 2023 at Hotel Marriott, Jaipur
- Faculty lecture on – Role of Daratumomab in newly diagnosed Multiple myeloma in Trends of Transformation in Oncology - Indian Perspective Conference in October 2022 at Udaipur, Rajasthan.
- Conducted / Organised CME and delivered talk on Topic – Daratumomab in relapsed refractory MM in March 22 at NIMS Hospital, Jaipur.
- Conducted / Organised CME and delivered talk on Topic – Approach to Thrombocytopenia in November 2021 at NIMS Hospital, Jaipur.
- Attended Hemato-oncopathology Update: MPN, MDS, MF organized by Dept of Immunohematology & transfusion medicine, Medical College, Kolkata in April 2019
- Attended ASH - 2018 Update organized by Dept. of Hematology NRSMCH at Hotel Radisson Blu, Kolkata in Jan 2019
- Attended PRE-CONFERENCE CME ON Flowcytometry at Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi on 22nd November 2018.
- Attended PRE-CONFERENCE WET WORKSHOP IN TRANSPLANT IMMUNOLOGY UNDER THE AEGIS OF ISTM in the Dept. of Transfusion Medicine at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi on 2nd November 2017.
- Attended Stem Cell workshop (Harvesting and Cryopreservation) at Medanta Hospital, Gurgoan in National Conference of ISBTI 2015 held on 24th September 2015.
- Many others CME/Panel discussions and speaker roles.
- My Research: “Assessment of the early outcome of Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia treated with Minimal Residual Disease based dynamic risk stratified protocol”
- Clinical Trial & Research:
- I am actively involved in clinical trial and research in my institute. I am PI in a biosimilar study for Mab in Hodgkin Lymphoma, and Co-PI in two Myeloma trials, and Co-PI in one PNH trial undergoing at BMCHRC
Reading Journals, Books
NEJM, BJH, Blood, AJH,TLH etc
Timeline
Consultant, Hematologist, Haemato-oncologist & BMT Physician - Bhagwan Mahaveer cancer Hospital & research centre, Jaipur
03.2023 - Current
Assistant Professor Clinical Haematology - NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, JAIPUR
01.2021 - 01.2023
Senior Resident, (DM Clinical Hematology) - NIL RATAN SIRCAR MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, KOLKATA
01.2018 - 01.2021
Fellow (Clinical Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant) - TATA MEDICAL CENTER KOLKATA
01.2016 - 01.2018
Senior Resident (Clinical Hematology & Bone Marrow Transplant) - Christian Medical College, Ludhiana
01.2015 - 01.2016
Medical Officer - Dept of IHTM, SMS Medical College, Jaipur, under dept. of Health & Family Welfare Government of Rajasthan.
01.2014 - 01.2015
Medical Officer - Dept of Emergency Medicine, SP Medical College, Bikaner, under dept. of Health & Family Welfare Government of Rajasthan.
01.2013 - 01.2014
Senior Resident MD Pathology - S. P. MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, BIKANER
01.2010 - 01.2013
Medical Officer - PHC-Sahwa, Taranagar, Churu, under dept. of Health & Family Welfare Government of Rajasthan.
01.2007 - 01.2010
Junior Resident, Dept of Chest Medicine - R.G.KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, KOLKATA
01.2006 - 01.2007
Internship - R.G.KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, KOLKATA
01.2005 - 01.2006
Consultant – Hemato Oncology & Head of Bone marrow transplant Unit - Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata - Postdoctoral fellowship, Clinical Hematology & BMT
S. P. MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, BIKANER - M D,
R.G.KAR MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, KOLKATA - MBBS,
NIL RATAN SIRCAR MEDICAL COLLEGE & HOSPITAL, KOLKATA - D M, CLINICAL HAMATOLOGY