Dr. Sirisha Rani is a senior pediatric hematologist, oncologist, and bone marrow transplant specialist at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad. With her vast clinical expertise, she has successfully treated numerous complex pediatric cancers, leukemias, lymphomas, and blood disorders, along with leading life-saving bone marrow transplants. She has significantly contributed to academic medicine. Dr. Sirisha also plays a crucial role in postgraduate education, organizing CMEs and training programs for pediatricians and nurses. Her leadership helped Rainbow’s department of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology achieve FNB accreditation, making it one of the premier centers in India for training specialists in this field. Widely respected for her compassionate care and dedication, she is recognized as one of the best pediatric hemato-oncologists in the country.
Educational Qualification:
- MD (Pediatrics) – PGIMER, Chandigarh
- DNB – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
- MRCPCH – UK
- Fellowship in Pediatric Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant – UK
Professional Experience:
- Senior Consultant – Pediatric Hematology-Oncology & BMT, Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Hyderabad
- Former Senior Resident – St. John’s Hospital & Kidwai Memorial Cancer Institute, Bangalore
- Advanced training & practice – UK (Great Ormond Street Hospital, Bristol Children’s Hospital, Cardiff University)
Awards & Achievements:
- Best Outgoing Student – PGIMER, Chandigarh
- International presentations at SIOP, PHOCON & St. Jude Viva Forum
- Organized PHO Midterm National Conference (2016)
Professional Memberships:
- Executive Member – National Pediatric Hematology-Oncology Society (PHO)
- Zonal Coordinator – PHO Training Programs
- Member – Indian Academy of Pediatrics (IAP)
Fellowships:
- Fellowship in Pediatric Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant – UK
Publications:
- Multiple national and international publications
- Research contributions in AML, ALL, and pediatric solid tumors