Dr. Nandini Choudhury Hazarika
Over 22 Years
Madhukar Rainbow Children’s Hospital
New Delhi, India
Introduction
Dr. Nandini Choudhury Hazarika is an accomplished and renowned expert in the treatment of children’s cancer and blood disorders. She has over two decades of experience and is known for her treatment of complicated diseases such as leukemia, lymphoma, and tumours, among children. She is highly regarded for her clinical approach and empathetic attitude, making the treatment and journey of children through cancer a much easier and less complicated task.
About Dr. Nandini Choudhury Hazarika
Dr. Nandini Choudhury Hazarika completed her MBBS at Gauhati Medical College. She also completed her MD in Pediatrics at Assam Medical College. She also completed her Pediatric Oncology Fellowship at the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bangalore. She also completed her three-year residency in Medical and Pediatric Oncology at the Dr. B Barooah Cancer Institute, a unit of the Tata Memorial Centre.
She is a practitioner who believes in patient-centric care. She is an expert in Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT). She has completed more than 150 BMTs in various malignancies as well as non-malignant diseases like thalassemia and aplastic anemia. She believes that to treat a child successfully, the child’s emotional and mental needs also have to be fulfilled.
Qualifications
- MBBS (Gauhati Medical College)
- MD (Pediatrics) (Assam Medical College)
- Fellowship in Pediatric Oncology (Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology)
- Residency in Medical/Pediatric Oncology (Tata Memorial Centre)
Awards & Recognition
- Best Paper Presentation Award, 3rd SIOP Asia Conference (Dhaka, 2004)
- Scholarship award for oral presentation, SIOP Asia Conference (2020-21)
- Contributor to the Indian Academy of Pediatrics’ Index Journal
- Active member: SIOP, IAP, ISO, PHO-IAP, and ISNO
Specialities & Expertise
- Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT)
- Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma Management
- Treatment of solid tumors (Neuroblastoma, Wilms’ tumor)
- Hemato-oncology and rare blood disorders
- Pediatric Neuro-oncology
Patient Experience & Approach
Dr. Nandini Choudhury Hazarika is known for her methodical and approachable manner. She excels at explaining complex treatment plans in simple, reassuring terms, which helps reduce the anxiety felt by parents. Her dedication to long-term patient support and clear communication is highly valued.