Experience
Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy is an esteemed Hemato-Oncologist, Bone Marrow, and Stem Cell Transplant Surgeon, renowned for her extensive experience and unwavering commitment to patient care. She completed her postgraduate degree in internal medicine at the prestigious Manipal Academy of Higher Education before embarking on a remarkable journey that spanned over 13 years in the United Kingdom.
Having achieved remarkable success and recognition during her time abroad, Dr. Lokireddy felt a profound sense of responsibility to bring her expertise back to India. Her passion for serving her homeland led her to become a Consultant Hemato-Oncologist and Bone Marrow Transplant Consultant at Apollo Hospital, located in the vibrant city of Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad.
Dr. Lokireddy’s exceptional background includes invaluable experiences as a visiting physician at the renowned John Hopkins Cancer Care Hospital in Baltimore, USA, as well as serving as a Transplant Consultant at the esteemed Queen Elizabeth University Hospital in Birmingham and Glasgow, UK. These international opportunities not only expanded her knowledge but also provided her with a diverse perspective on cancer care.
What truly sets Dr. Lokireddy apart is her deep-seated dedication to her patients’ well-being. She understands that a cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally. With this understanding in mind, she has built a compassionate and supportive environment at her practice, where patients receive top-quality treatment alongside personalized care.
Dr. Lokireddy’s approach revolves around empowering her patients through education, ensuring they are well-informed about their condition, treatment options, and potential outcomes. She believes that a well-informed patient is better equipped to make decisions about their care and actively participate in their treatment journey.
Supported by a team of experienced professionals, Dr. Lokireddy strives to provide cutting-edge treatments and therapies in the field of hematology-oncology. From innovative advancements in bone marrow and stem cell transplants to the latest breakthroughs in targeted therapies, her practice remains at the forefront of medical progress.
Beyond her medical expertise, Dr. Lokireddy’s warm and compassionate demeanor creates a safe space for her patients to express their concerns and fears. She firmly believes that emotional well-being is a crucial aspect of cancer care, and she offers unwavering support to her patients and their families throughout the entire treatment process.
Dr. Padmaja Lokireddy’s unwavering dedication, extensive experience, and compassionate approach make her a trusted partner in the fight against cancer. With her as their advocate, patients can rest assured that they are receiving world-class care, personalized attention, and a guiding hand on their journey towards recovery.
Awards
India Brand Icon Award – 2020
India Brand Icon Award for Healthcare Excellence (Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant) By Time Cyber Media.
Meritorious Award
Meritorious Award in the field of Hematology and Transplant by International Biographic centre, Cambridge 2016.
International Biographic Dictionary, Cambridge
Included in International Biographic Dictionary, Cambridge and recognised in the top 100 physicians for 2016.
Associations
- Consultant Hemato oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant Consultant Apollo Hospital, Jublie hills, Hyderabad From 09/11/2015.
- Visiting Physician at John Hopkins Cancer Care Hospital, Baltimore, USA Sep 2015.
- Transplant Consultant at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital,Birmingham, UK Aug 2015.
- Transplant Consultant at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow ,UK May to July2015.
- Hematology Consultant at University Hospital North Tees and Hartlepool Trust December 2014 to May 2015
- Consultant Hematologist at Ipswich Hospital, Ipswich, UK (part of Cambridge cancer network) Aug2014 to Dec 2014.
- Specialist Registrar at University Hospital Leicester,UK from 2009 to May 2014.
Conferences Attended
- European bone marrow Transplant conference at Valencia, Spain May 2016.
- Haemostasis update, Bangalore 2016.
- Bone Marrow Transplant update at Vienna, Austria 2014.
- Annual European Bone marrow transplant conference at Excel centre, London2013.
Research and Publications
Mantle cell lymphoma: A clinical review of the changing treatment paradigms with the advent of novel therapies, and an insight into Indian data
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/cnr2.1590
Role of Allogenic Bone Marrow Transplant in Patients with Paroxysmal Nocturnal Haemoglobinuria Lokireddy and Mydamn. Advances Leuk Res Treat 2018, 2(1):23-24 Volume 2 | Issue 1
http://scholarlypages.org/Articles/leukemia-research/alrt-2-004.pdf
Extramedullary acute myeloid leukaemia: isolated leukaemic pleural and pericardial effusions without marrow disease.” – 2015 Published in British Journal of Haematology – BJH13575.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26105593/
Volunteer at BBC blood and Bugs programme on 01-11-2014.
Bilateral subdural Hygromas following Intrathecal Methotrexate published in British Journal of Haematology, Volume 155, Issue 5,
Page 536, December 2011
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/j.1365-2141.2011.08797.x
Therapeutic Red cell exchange in Sickle Cell Disease: A series of four cases from a single centre in a developing country
http://ijcrims.com/pdfcopy/2021/jan2021/ijcrims4.pdf
Poster presentation in International Conference EBMT (European Bone Marrow Transplant) Conference 2013 on Effect of Skeletal disease on Stem cell Mobilisation in Myeloma Patients.
Review article on Pulmonary Hypertension secondary to venous thromboembolism published in Thrombus Journal. Jan2010, Vol 13 No4
Presented a scientific paper on “Clinical study of abdominal Tuberculosis” in KAPICSICON south zone conference 2001 in India