Dr Sandeep Saha

Dr. Sandeep Saha is a renowned haemato-oncologist and transplant physician with 24 years of clinical excellence in treating benign and malignant blood disorders. His approach combines clinical expertise with compassionate patient communication and commitment to medical advancements. A passionate educator and researcher, Dr. Saha has been instrumental in developing innovative protocols for complex bone marrow transplantation procedures in resource-limited settings, making advanced haematological care accessible to low-income patients across West Bengal and India. His contributions to the field have been recognized by government health authorities and media outlets alike.

Educational Qualifications:

• Doctor of Medicine (MD)
• Doctorate in Clinical Haematology (DM)
• Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
• Advanced training from NRS, IHTM, and AIIMS New Delhi

Professional Experience:

• 24 years of dedicated clinical practice in haematology and haemato-oncology
• Training at premier institutes including NRS, IHTM, and AIIMS New Delhi
• Performed complex procedures including autologous, allogeneic, and haploidentical transplantation in adult and paediatric patients
• Associated with multiple notable healthcare institutions in faculty and senior faculty positions
• Experience across West Bengal & India

Awards & Achievements:

• Pioneering work in half-matched bone marrow transplantation for leukaemia, thalassemia, and lymphoma with total body irradiation in limited-resource settings recognized by Department of Health and Family Welfare, Government of West Bengal
• Developer of novel formula for thalassemia carrier detection through community screening
• Media recognition for innovative protocols delivering successful outcomes in low-income patient populations
• Organized multiple CMEs (Continuing Medical Education) on haematology and haemato-oncology awareness

Professional Memberships:

• Executive member of Eastern Haematology Group (EHG) of India
• Executive of the Scientific Committee of Bengal Society of Haematology
• Assistant Secretary of SERCH (Society for Education Research & Care in Haematology)
• Member of the Indian Society of Haematology & Blood Transfusion (ISHBT)
• Member of the Indian Society of Bone Marrow Transplant (ISBMT)

Publications

Peer-Reviewed Journals:

• Disseminated Granulocytic Sarcoma in Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia in Remission (Indian J Pathol Microbiol, 2007)
• Cytodiagnosis of Glomus Tumour (Journal of Cytology, 2010)
• Philadelphia Chromosome-Positive Myelodysplastic Syndrome: Is It a Distinct Entity (Acta Haematologica, 2013)
• Lenalidomide Induced Pure Red Cell Aplasia (Turkish Journal of Haematology, 2014)
• Micro-organism Associated With Febrile Neutropenia in Haematological Malignancy (Indian Journal of Hematology and Blood Transfusion, 2014)
• G6PD Deficiency: Prevalence and Effect on RBC Parameters (International Journal of Current Medical and Pharmaceutical Research, 2017)
• Analysis of Bloodstream Infections in Haematological Patients With Febrile Neutropenia (Annals of Haematology, 2020)
• Prevalence of β-Haemoglobinopathies and Novel Carrier Detection Formula (Journal of Hematopathology, 2020)
• Etiological Heterogeneity of Pancytopenia (Journal of the Indian Medical Association, 2023)
• Multiple Myeloma Cytogenetic Alterations (South Asian Journal of Cancer, 2024)
• Anaemia Management in Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (National Journal of Physiology, Pharmacy and Pharmacology, 2024)
• Pregnancy and Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (Indian Journal of Medical Paediatrics and Oncology, 2024)
• Dasatinib Efficacy and Safety in Newly Diagnosed CML Patients (Indian Journal of Haematology and Blood Transfusion, 2025)

Conference Presentations:

• Multiple presentations at Hematocon (2012, 2013, 2020-2023)
• EHG Annual Meets and International CMEs on Haematology
• HOPE ASIA 2019
• Odisha Haematology Conference presentations