Dr. Rahul Bhargava is one of India's most distinguished hematologists, with over 23 years of dedicated experience in clinical hematology, hemato-oncology, and stem cell transplantation. He currently serves as Principal Director & Chief of Hematology at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram — one of India's premier cancer and blood disorder centres.
Between 2011 and 2013, Dr. Bhargava established the first stem cell transplant centre at Medanta The Medicity in Gurugram. In 2016, he became the first Indian doctor to popularise stem cell transplants for multiple sclerosis (HSCT) — a breakthrough that has since transformed outcomes for patients across the country and beyond.
Driven by a vision of a thalassemia-free India, Dr. Bhargava has helped set up 10 low-cost BMT centres across the country, partnering with public-health initiatives to make curative bone marrow transplants accessible to families from every background.
With 1,500+ bone marrow transplants and 3,000+ patients treated from more than 50 countries, Dr. Bhargava combines advanced expertise with a calm, patient-first approach — making him a trusted choice for international patients seeking life-saving blood disorder treatment in India.
Everything an international patient usually asks, on one screen.
| Detail | Dr. Rahul Bhargava |
|---|---|
| Doctor | Dr. Rahul Bhargava, MBBS · MD (Medicine) · DM Clinical Hematology — AIIMS New Delhi |
| Speciality | Principal Director & Chief — Hematology, Hemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram |
| Experience | 23+ in practice |
| Hospital | Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram |
| Conditions Treated | Blood Cancer, Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT), CAR T-Cell Therapy, Thalassemia & Sickle Cell, HSCT For Multiple Sclerosis, Aplastic... |
| Special Interests | Bone Marrow Transplant, CAR T-Cell Therapy, Blood Cancer, Stem Cell Transplant, Thalassemia |
| Consultation | Reports are reviewed before travel, so you get a treatment direction and cost before you fly |
| Second Opinion | Free written opinion from the doctor's team at no cost |
| Language | Consultations in English; interpreters arranged on request |
| Send Us | Recent scans or imaging, diagnosis or discharge summary, current medicines, preferred travel dates |
| We Arrange | Doctor opinion, cost estimate, medical visa letter, travel and stay |
Decades of expertise, pioneering breakthroughs, and a proven record across the full spectrum of blood disorder care.
Over 1,500 bone marrow and stem cell transplants — among the highest volumes in Asia — with a >95% engraftment reported outcome rate.
First Indian doctor to popularise hematopoietic stem cell transplants for aggressive MS in 2016, changing lives globally.
Patients from Nigeria, Iraq, Bangladesh, Ukraine, the UK, and 115+ more nations have sought care from Dr. Bhargava.
Low-cost transplant centres make curative bone marrow transplants accessible to families across every region.
DM in Clinical Hematology from AIIMS New Delhi — India's top medical institute. Recipient of the MedAchievers Healthcare Icon Award.
Every case is personally reviewed by Dr. Bhargava. Treatment plans are tailored and discussed in detail before travel.
From the first message to recovery follow-up, Forerunners guides every stage so you always know what comes next.
The most complex and potentially curative form of BMT, where stem cells come from a matched donor. Used for leukemia, aplastic anemia, and inherited blood disorders.
The patient's own stem cells are harvested, stored, and reinfused after high-dose chemotherapy. Primarily used in multiple myeloma and relapsed lymphomas.
Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cell therapy — a revolutionary immunotherapy in which the patient's own T-cells are genetically reprogrammed to attack cancer cells.
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation for aggressive relapsing-remitting MS — resets the immune system to halt disease progression.
The only curative treatment for beta-thalassemia major and sickle cell disease, through allogeneic stem cell transplantation from an HLA-matched sibling.
Send your medical reports and receive a personalised treatment plan. Forerunners supports every step — report review, hospital match, visa support, and arrival assistance.
Send your medical reports — we'll connect you with the right specialist.
Read how patients from across Africa, the Middle East, Asia, USA, Europe and beyond found the right hospital, the right surgeon and a clear cost before they travelled.
Facing awake craniotomy required extraordinary trust, and Mr. Agus Hidayat, 58, from Indonesia found it in Forerunners Healthcare Consultants. His Awake Brain Surgery in India was carried out with expertise and the clear communication the procedure demanded. “I came through something I couldn't have imagined facing, with the right team,” he shared. Mr. Agus Hidayat, Indonesia Awake Brain SurgeryRead Full Story
A brain tumor diagnosis at 40 set Mr. Tendai Moyo from Zimbabwe on an urgent search for the right surgical team. Forerunners Healthcare Consultants guided him through his Brain Tumor Surgery in India with clarity and steady support. “I came home with a genuine sense that I had been in capable hands,” he shared. Mr. Tendai Moyo, Zimbabwe Brain Tumor SurgeryRead Full Story
Choosing cancer treatment and reconstruction together, Ms. Bibi Persaud, 45, from Guyana found Forerunners Healthcare Consultants could coordinate both with equal seriousness. Her Breast Cancer Surgery with Reconstruction in India left her feeling like herself again. “I came through feeling like myself, which was exactly what I had hoped for,” she shared. Ms. Bibi Persaud, Guyana Breast Cancer Surgery With ReconstructionRead Full Story
After breast cancer treatment, Ms. Maria Santos, 45, from the Philippines chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants to complete her recovery through Breast Reconstruction Surgery in India. Attentive, sensitive care carried her through. “I came through this feeling whole in a way I hadn't since my diagnosis,” she shared. Ms. Maria Santos, Philippines Breast Reconstruction SurgeryRead Full Story
Facing complex ovarian cancer surgery at 38, Ms. Isla Williams from New Zealand found in Forerunners Healthcare Consultants a team equal to the challenge. Her Cytoreductive Ovarian Cancer Surgery in India was handled with precision and honest, consistent support. “I came home certain I had made the right choice,” she shared. Ms. Isla Williams, New Zealand Cytoreductive Ovarian Cancer SurgeryRead Full Story
Meeting his esophageal cancer diagnosis head-on, Mr. Joaquim Langa, 66, from Mozambique chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for his Esophageal Cancer Surgery in India. Honest guidance and detailed recovery support carried him through. “I am grateful for the straightforwardness and the quality of what I received,” he shared. Mr. Joaquim Langa, Mozambique Esophageal Cancer SurgeryRead Full Story
Done with half-measures, Mr. Jack Murphy, 48, from Ireland chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for his Gastric Bypass Surgery in India. Straight answers and practical aftercare defined the experience. “I'm making genuine progress now, and that feels different from everything I tried before,” he shared. Mr. Jack Murphy, Ireland Gastric Bypass SurgeryRead Full Story
Drawn to a non-surgical option, Mr. Rajesh Shrestha, 58, from Nepal researched HIFU carefully before choosing Forerunners Healthcare Consultants. His HIFU Prostate Cancer Treatment in India came with clear explanation and structured follow-up. “I am satisfied that I chose the right team and the right treatment,” he shared. Mr. Rajesh Shrestha, Nepal HIFU Prostate Cancer TreatmentRead Full Story
HIPEC surgery required a highly specialised team, and Mr. Kwame Owusu, 55, from Ghana found that in Forerunners Healthcare Consultants. His HIPEC Surgery for GI Cancer in India came with honest guidance and consistent support through a demanding recovery. “I'm grateful for the seriousness with which my care was approached,” he shared. Mr. Kwame Owusu, Ghana HIPEC Surgery For GI CancerRead Full Story
Facing complex hepatobiliary cancer surgery, Mr. Rustam Rahmonov, 55, from Tajikistan chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for expertise he could trust. His Hepatobiliary Cancer Surgery in India was handled with clinical honesty and consistent support. “I am grateful for the quality of what I received,” he shared. Mr. Rustam Rahmonov, Tajikistan Hepatobiliary Cancer SurgeryRead Full Story
When four-year-old Arjun Kumar was diagnosed with hydrocephalus, his family in Fiji needed expert paediatric neurosurgery urgently. Forerunners Healthcare Consultants guided him through his Hydrocephalus Surgery in India with speed and compassion. “We are grateful beyond what words can express,” his mother shared. Mr. Arjun Kumar, Fiji Hydrocephalus SurgeryRead Full Story
Finding specific expertise for Kasai portoenterostomy required persistence, and Ms. Aminatou Njoya, 51, from Cameroon found it in Forerunners Healthcare Consultants. Her Kasai Portoenterostomy Surgery in India was handled with rare specialist experience. “I found the right people for it,” she shared. Ms. Aminatou Njoya, Cameroon Kasai Portoenterostomy SurgeryRead Full Story
Years of managing kidney disease led Ms. Fatima Al Shehhi, 46, to a transplant decision she faced with clarity. She chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for her Kidney Transplant Surgery in India and found the care as serious as the situation required. “I am deeply grateful for the care I received,” she shared. Ms. Fatima Al Shehhi, United Arab Emirates Kidney Transplant SurgeryRead Full Story
When advanced liver disease left no other option, Mr. Muhammad Al-Otaibi's family placed their trust in Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for his Liver Transplant Surgery in India. The team's consistency through a critical procedure brought the family genuine reassurance. “We are thankful for the care that was given to him,” his wife shared. Mr. Muhammad Al-Otaibi, Saudi Arabia Liver Transplant SurgeryRead Full Story
After years of difficult diabetes management, Ms. Elena Ivanova, 50, from Bulgaria sought a more definitive solution. Her Metabolic Surgery for Type 2 Diabetes in India with Forerunners Healthcare Consultants came with evidence-based clarity and dual monitoring. “The early results are encouraging in a way that my management hadn't been for a long time,” she shared. Ms. Elena Ivanova, Bulgaria Metabolic Surgery For Type 2 DiabetesRead Full Story
Prioritising kidney preservation, Mr. Batyr Charyev, 50, from Turkmenistan chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for his Partial Nephrectomy Surgery in India. Precise surgery and close function monitoring followed. “My long-term kidney health was treated as the priority throughout,” he shared. Mr. Batyr Charyev, Turkmenistan Partial Nephrectomy SurgeryRead Full Story
After a long journey with kidney disease, 12-year-old Maria Namaliu's family from Papua New Guinea found the expertise they needed in Forerunners Healthcare Consultants. Her Pediatric Kidney Transplant in India was handled with expert care and consistent family support. “We are deeply grateful for the compassion and skill shown to our family,” her mother shared. Ms. Maria Namaliu, Papua New Guinea Pediatric Kidney TransplantRead Full Story
When their five-year-old needed a liver transplant urgently, Maksym Shevchenko's family in Ukraine turned to Forerunners Healthcare Consultants. His Pediatric Liver Transplant in India was delivered with speed, expertise, and daily compassion. “We will be grateful for this team for the rest of our lives,” his mother shared. Mr. Maksym Shevchenko, Ukraine Pediatric Liver TransplantRead Full Story
When a radical hysterectomy became necessary, Ms. Patricia Mohammed, 43, from Trinidad and Tobago chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants and found a team she could trust. Her Radical Hysterectomy Surgery in India was handled with honesty and consistent care. “I came through something significant with confidence in the people around me,” she shared. Ms. Patricia Mohammed, Trinidad and Tobago Radical Hysterectomy SurgeryRead Full Story
When his first bariatric procedure stopped working, Mr. Adrian Popa, 58, from Romania needed a team experienced in revision cases. Forerunners Healthcare Consultants handled his Revision Bariatric Surgery in India with the specific expertise the situation required. “I am already seeing a different outcome,” he shared. Mr. Adrian Popa, Romania Revision Bariatric SurgeryRead Full Story
Ms. Mariam Al-Kuwari, 60, came to Forerunners Healthcare Consultants with specific questions and found a team who could answer all of them. Her Robotic Cancer Surgery in India was followed by structured, attentive care. “The care I received confirmed it was the right decision,” she shared. Ms. Mariam Al-Kuwari, Qatar Robotic Cancer SurgeryRead Full Story
Determined to act quickly after his diagnosis, Mr. Nimal Perera, 55, from Sri Lanka chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for his Robotic Colon Cancer Surgery in India. Specific guidance and thorough recovery support followed. “I came home certain the decision I had made was the right one,” he shared. Mr. Nimal Perera, Sri Lanka Robotic Colon Cancer SurgeryRead Full Story
Having researched robotic ovarian cancer surgery specifically, Ms. Sopheak Sok, 52, from Cambodia found the clinical depth she was looking for in Forerunners Healthcare Consultants. Her Robotic Ovarian Cancer Surgery in India confirmed she had chosen well. “Every aspect of the experience confirmed it was the right decision,” she shared. Ms. Sopheak Sok, Cambodia Robotic Ovarian Cancer SurgeryRead Full Story
Knowing pancreatic surgery demands specific expertise, Mr. Nurlan Karimov, 40, from Kyrgyzstan set a high bar before choosing Forerunners Healthcare Consultants. His Robotic Pancreatic Surgery in India met it. “The level of care I had insisted on was exactly what I received,” he shared. Mr. Nurlan Karimov, Kyrgyzstan Robotic Pancreatic SurgeryRead Full Story
Mr. Emmanuel Mukasa, 66, from Uganda researched carefully before choosing Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for his Robotic Prostatectomy Surgery in India. Thorough assessment and consistent monitoring matched the seriousness of his decision. “I chose carefully, and my care reflected that,” he shared. Mr. Emmanuel Mukasa, Uganda Robotic Prostatectomy SurgeryRead Full Story
Seeking specific robotic thoracic expertise, Mr. Elvin Mammadov, 58, from Azerbaijan found what he was looking for in Forerunners Healthcare Consultants. His Robotic Thoracic Surgery in India delivered the precision and recovery he had researched. “I have no reservations about the decision I made,” he shared. Mr. Elvin Mammadov, Azerbaijan Robotic Thoracic SurgeryRead Full Story
Ready for a lasting solution, Mr. Michael Brown, 38, from Jamaica chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for his Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery in India. Practical guidance and structured dietary support followed. “For the first time I genuinely believe this will last,” he shared. Mr. Michael Brown, Jamaica Sleeve Gastrectomy SurgeryRead Full Story
After years of managing gynaecological symptoms, Ms. Homa Ahmadzai, 49, from Afghanistan chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for her Total Hysterectomy Surgery in India. Professional, sensitive care brought the resolution she had long been working toward. “I feel resolved in a way I hadn't in years,” she shared. Ms. Homa Ahmadzai, Afghanistan Total Hysterectomy SurgeryRead Full Story
Having researched her options thoroughly, Ms. Aigerim Akhmetova, 51, from Kazakhstan chose Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for her VATS Lung Cancer Surgery in India. Specific clinical engagement and structured aftercare confirmed her decision. “I am satisfied with every aspect of the decision I made,” she shared. Ms. Aigerim Akhmetova, Kazakhstan VATS Lung Cancer SurgeryRead Full Story
Facing a pancreatic cancer diagnosis, Ms. Amina Juma's family turned to Forerunners Healthcare Consultants for a Whipple Procedure for Pancreatic Cancer in India. Honesty and consistent care carried them through the most difficult days. “Our family is grateful for the compassion shown to our mother,” her daughter shared. Ms. Amina Juma, Tanzania Whipple Procedure For Pancreatic CancerRead Full Story
Medical disclaimer: This page is for general patient education and care coordination only. It is not a diagnosis, prescription, or substitute for consultation with a qualified doctor. Treatment suitability, risks, recovery, timelines, and costs vary by patient and must be confirmed after review of medical reports.
