Dr. Suthesh Sivapalaratnam

About Dr. Suthesh Sivapalaratnam

Dr Suthesh Sivapalaratnam works at one of the largest haemophilia practices in the world, at the Comprehensive Care Centre at Barts Health NHS Trust, which encompasses 2,350 patients with rare inherited bleeding disorders.
He received his training in Amsterdam under Prof. Levi.
He obtained his PhD on the Molecular Basis of Cardiovascular Disease at the University of Amsterdam.
During his PhD, he spent half of his time at the University of Cambridge under the guidance of Prof. Willem Ouwehand.
He completed postdoctoral research at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and The Broad Institute in Boston, focusing on genomics under the guidance of Prof. Sekar Kathiresan.
He leads the paediatric haemostasis and thrombosis service.
He is the genomics lead and MDT chair for North London.
He serves as the academic lead for clinical haematology.
He is an academic group lead on precision medicine, focusing on genomics and data sciences.
He is a principal investigator on innovative clinical trials.

Conditions treated by Dr. Suthesh Sivapalaratnam

Haemophilia A
Haemophilia B
Rare inherited bleeding disorders
Paediatric bleeding disorders
Thrombosis-related conditions in children
Other coagulation and haemostasis disorders

Area of Interest

Thrombosis
Anticoagulation and transfusion medicine.
Treatment of anaemias

Qualification

PhD, University of Amsterdam (2012)
MD with Distinction, University of Amsterdam (2008)
Master of Science with Honours, University of Amsterdam (2006)

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CERTIFICATIONS (2)

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists

MEMBERSHIPS (3)

Member of the British Society for Haematology
British Blood Transfusion Society
American Society of Haematology

RESEARCH PAPERS AND PUBLICATIONS (5)

Whole-genome sequencing of patients with rare diseases in a national health system. Turro E et al. Nature. Jul 2020
Lupus Anticoagulant and Abnormal Coagulation Tests in Patients with Covid-19. Bowles L et al. N Engl J Med. May 2020
Germline mutations in the transcription factor IKZF5 cause thrombocytopenia. Lentaigne C, Greene D, Sivapalaratnam S et al. Blood. Dec 2019
Diagnostic high-throughput sequencing of 2396 patients with bleeding, thrombotic, and platelet disorders. Downes K et al. Blood. Dec 2019
Rare variants in GP1BB are responsible for autosomal dominant macrothrombocytopenia. Sivapalaratnam S al. Blood. Jan 2017

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FAQ's Related to Hematologist

What conditions does a haematologist treat?

Haematologists diagnose and manage blood disorders including anaemia, leukaemias, lymphomas, myeloma, myelodysplastic syndromes, myeloproliferative disorders, clotting and bleeding disorders, and other blood-related conditions.

When should I see a haematologist?

You should see a haematologist if you have abnormal blood test results, unexplained fatigue, frequent infections, unusual bleeding or bruising, enlarged lymph nodes, or a diagnosed blood cancer.

What tests does a haematologist perform?

Common tests include complete blood counts (CBC), bone marrow biopsy, blood clotting tests, genetic tests, flow cytometry, and other specialised blood tests.

Does a haematologist treat cancer?

Yes. Haematologists manage blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, often working alongside oncologists for chemotherapy, targeted therapy, or bone marrow transplantation.

Are haematology treatments inpatient or outpatient?

It depends on the condition. Many treatments, like blood transfusions, chemotherapy, or clotting factor therapy, can be done as an outpatient. Some procedures, like bone marrow transplantation, require hospital admission.

Can haematologists treat children?

Yes, some haematologists specialise in paediatric haematology and manage children with blood disorders, including inherited anaemias, haemophilia, and childhood leukaemias.

What is the role of genetics in haematology?

Genetic testing helps diagnose inherited blood disorders, predict the risk of certain cancers, and guide precision medicine approaches for personalised treatment.

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