Dr D S K Sahitya – Hematologist and BMT specialist
Dr. D S K Sahitya is a Consultant Clinical Hematologist and Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) specialist at Medicover in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. With over three years of experience, she brings expertise in diagnosing and treating various hematological disorders and performing bone marrow transplants. Her role involves managing patients with conditions like leukemia, lymphoma, and anemia, providing personalized care plans, and overseeing transplant procedures with precision and compassion.
Specializations
Dr. D S K Sahitya performs major interventions in the following specialties:
- Hematology
- Paediatric Haemato and Oncology
Education
- MBBS: CMC Vellore
- MD Pediatrics: PGI Chandigarh
- DM Clinical Hematology, Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplantation (AIIMS-New Delhi)
Career
- Consultant – Medicover Hospital, Vizag
Expertise
Dr. D S K Sahitya has expertise in the following medical specialties –
- Anemia
- Pancytopenia
- Thalassemia
- Bone marrow failure syndrome
- Myeloproliferative disorders
- Bleeding disorders
- Acute leukemia
- Multiple myeloma
- Bone marrow transplantation
- Thrombocytopenia
- Aplastic anemia
- Sickle cell anemia
- Myelodysplastic syndrome
- Thrombotic disorders
- Hemophilia
- Chronic leukemia
- Lymphoma
Publications
- Naik RD, Kumar L, Baa AK, Mittal A, Sahitya D, Sahoo RK, et al. Role of Hypomethylating Agents in the Treatment of AML: Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Care Center. Clin Lymphoma Myeloma Leuk. 2019 Sep 1;19:S232–3.
Awards & Recognitions
- Coauthored article entitled “Hypomethylating Agents in the Treatment of AML: Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Care Center” was presented as a poster at The Society of Hematologic Oncology’s Seventh Annual Meeting (SOHO 2019) on September 11-14, 2019. Houston, Texas, USA.
- Coauthored research entitled “Renal Failure In Multiple Myeloma: A Retrospective Study At A Tertiary Care Centre “ was presented at 2nd Annual Conference of IMAGe, ACTREC, Tata Memorial Center, Mumbai 11-12 May 2019
- Conducted research on “Profile of transfusion-dependent thalassemia children in North India” during MD training
- Written a Chapter entitled “Management of shock in children” in an IMPACT protocol textbook.
- Judged as 3rd Best Outgoing MBBS student of my batch from CMC Vellore
- Awarded Gold medal for scoring highest marks in Microbiology during MBBS training
Languages
- English
- Telugu
- Hindi
Dr. Sahitya’s relentless commitment to pushing the boundaries of hematology and bone marrow transplant (BMT) services is pivotal in elevating healthcare standards in the region. Dr. Sahitya pioneers advancements that improve treatment efficacy and patient survival rates through innovative research, specialized training, and patient-centered care. Their dedication creates a transformative impact on healthcare outcomes, offering hope and healing to countless individuals battling hematologic disorders.