With over ten years of vast experience in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology, Dr. Mehdi’s areas of interest include – Hematological malignancies, Childhood Leukemia (ALL, AML), Lymphomas, Histiocytosis syndromes in children, CNS tumors, Bone tumors, Wilms tumor, Neuroblastoma, Sarcomas and other solid tumors in children. Hematology area includes Thalassemia, Sickle cell anemia, Anemias in children, AIHA ITP, Platelet disorders, hemophilia, and other bleeding disorders. His interest also includes Autologous and Allogeneic blood and bone marrow transplant for hematological and oncological malignancies and benign conditions like Thalassemia.
Education & Training
MRCPCH, Royal College of Pediatrics and Child Health, London.
DNB, National Board Of Examination
MBBS, Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College (JJMMC)
Dr. Mehdi completed has his certificate course from the Indian Association of Palliative care in 2012.
He has also finished a certificate course on Sharing Experience in Managing thrombotic disorders from Royal College of Physicians - RCP activity code number 106928 - (2016 - 2017).
He has also completed his intensive course for Infection Prevention and Control (IPC2020) from St Jude cure for kids - online course ( Jan – March 2020).
Work & Experience
Senior Consultant, HCG Cancer Centre, Bangalore
Consultant, King Saud Medical Complex
Clinical Focus
Hematologic Cancer
Paediatric Cancers
Awards
He is an active member of multiple paediatric associations and societies in India and abroad.
Dr. Mehdi is a life member of the Indian Academy of Paediatrics (IAP) and a fellow of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health (RCPCH), UK.
Dr. Mehdi also holds a membership at paediatric haematology/oncology chapter (IAP) and IAP-BPS, Bengaluru, Karnataka and Indian Paediatric Haematology and Oncology Group (IPHOG).
He is a life member of IMA- Indian Medical Association and Member of SIOP- International society for Pediatric Oncologists and member of ISBMT- Indian society of Blood and Bone marrow transplant.
Dr. Mehdi is a reviewer of Indian Journal of Palliative care (IJPC), Indian Journal of Pediatrics (IJP), Indian Journal of Child Health (IJCH), and Indian Journal of case reports (IJCR)
He has delivered multiple lectures and presentations and has also co-authored various research publications both in national and international journals.
Research and Publications
Guidance for pediatric haematology-oncology (PHO) and haematopoietic stem cell transplant services during COVID-19 pandemic: A consensus statement byPHO chapter of Indian academy of paediatrics, Pediatric Haematology Oncology Journal (2020).
Survey on Usage of Weekly Hydroxychloroquine Prophylaxis against COVID19 amongst Healthcare Workers in India. Authorea. October 14, 2020.
Long-term Remission of Metastatic Pleomorphic Paratesticular Rhabdomyosarcoma with Chemotherapy in an Adolescent Boy- Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2020.
Child with hepatic hydatid cyst: A diagnostic uncertainty. Indian J Child Health. 2019; 6(1):46-48.
A case of successful treatment of mucor pyelonephritis in a child with acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Indian J Case Reports. 2018;4(2):109-111
Subcutaneous metastasis secondary to surgical tract seeding in a child with Medulloblastoma- A case report. Pediatric Hematology Oncology Journal, Volume 1, Issue 4, October 2016, Pages- 96-98.