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Dr. Suthesh Sivapalaratnam

Dr. Suthesh Sivapalaratnam

Hematologist ·
, London, United Kingdom

17 Years of experience ·
Languages Spoken: English, Dutch, Tamil

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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)

Work Experiences

    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

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    FAQ's Related to Hematologist

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

    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.

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

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

    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.

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

    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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