Bone Marrow Transplant in Mumbai, Maharashtra

Compare hospitals and surgeons offering Bone Marrow Transplant in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Estimated cost: ₹15,00,000 – ₹40,00,000.

What is Bone Marrow Transplant?

Infusion of healthy blood stem cells into a patient after high-dose chemotherapy or radiation to restore bone marrow function in blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma.

Duration

1–5 hours (infusion)

Hospital Stay

4–6 weeks

Recovery Time

3–12 months

Cost in Mumbai, Maharashtra

₹15,00,000 – ₹40,00,000

Anesthesia

None (IV infusion)

Success Rate

70%

Why Bone Marrow Transplant Is Needed

Performed to replace diseased or damaged bone marrow in blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, as well as certain non-cancerous conditions like aplastic anemia and thalassemia, often after high-dose chemotherapy or radiation has wiped out the diseased marrow. It's recommended when the underlying disease can't be adequately controlled by chemotherapy or targeted drugs alone.

Signs You May Need Bone Marrow Transplant

Patients needing a transplant typically already have a diagnosed blood or marrow disorder with symptoms like severe fatigue, frequent infections, easy bruising or bleeding, and low blood counts that don't recover with standard treatment. The decision for transplant is generally made by a hematologist based on disease type, stage, and response to prior therapy rather than a new symptom trigger.

Types of Bone Marrow Transplant

Autologous transplant uses the patient's own previously collected stem cells, typically for conditions like multiple myeloma or certain lymphomas, while allogeneic transplant uses stem cells from a matched donor for many leukemias and marrow failure conditions. Source cells can come from bone marrow, peripheral blood, or umbilical cord blood, chosen based on the disease and donor availability.

Hospitals offering Bone Marrow Transplant (3)

Kokilaben Hospital

Super Specialty

4.8

Dr. Arjun Kapoor (Oncology)

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Fortis Healthcare

Super Specialty

4.6

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Hinduja Hospital

Multi-Specialty

4.6

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Surgeons offering Bone Marrow Transplant (1)

Dr. Arjun Kapoor

Oncology · 12 yrs

4.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

How risky is a bone marrow transplant?

It's a major, intensive treatment with real risks including infection and graft-versus-host disease in allogeneic transplants, so it's undertaken with careful monitoring in specialized transplant centers.

How long does the whole process take?

The hospital stay is typically 4-6 weeks, with full immune recovery and return to normal activity taking anywhere from 3 months to a year.

Do I need a matching donor for every transplant?

Only for allogeneic transplants; autologous transplants use the patient's own cells and don't require donor matching.

What is graft-versus-host disease?

It's a condition where donor immune cells attack the recipient's tissues after an allogeneic transplant, ranging from mild to serious, and is managed with immune-suppressing medications.

What is the success rate?

Success varies significantly by disease type, patient age, and donor match, so your hematologist can give you a realistic outlook specific to your diagnosis.

Learn more about Bone Marrow Transplant (cost, recovery, FAQs)

Getting care for Bone Marrow Transplant in Mumbai

Across Mumbai there are 4 doctors, 3 hospitals and 4 diagnostic labs listed (4 with home sample collection). For causes, symptoms, treatment and cost ranges, see the full Bone Marrow Transplant guide.

Oncologists in Mumbai

Dr. Arjun Kapoor — 12 years of experience, rated 4.9, offers online consultation

Hospitals in Mumbai

Kokilaben Hospital, Super Specialty, accredited, rated 4.8
Fortis Healthcare, Super Specialty, accredited, rated 4.6
Hinduja Hospital, Multi-Specialty, accredited, rated 4.6

Tests and diagnostic labs in Mumbai

Suburban Diagnostics, accredited, home sample collection
SRL Diagnostics, accredited, home sample collection
Thyrocare Technologies, accredited, home sample collection
Metropolis Healthcare, accredited, home sample collection

Planning Bone Marrow Transplant: cost, insurance and recovery

Second opinion: for planned surgery it is reasonable to see a second surgeon before deciding, especially if alternatives exist.
Written estimate: ask for an itemised estimate for Bone Marrow Transplant — surgeon and anaesthesia fees, room category, implants or consumables, and expected days in hospital. Costs vary widely between hospitals and cities.
Insurance and Ayushman Bharat: check that the hospital is in your insurer's network or empanelled under PM-JAY, and get pre-authorisation for a cashless admission.
Before surgery: pre-operative blood tests, ECG or imaging are usually needed; many can be booked with home sample collection.
Recovery: ask about the expected recovery time, physiotherapy, wound care and when to return for review.

Questions about Bone Marrow Transplant in Mumbai

Where can I get care for Bone Marrow Transplant in Mumbai?

This page lists 4 providers for Bone Marrow Transplant in Mumbai. 1 oncologists practise across Mumbai, and 3 hospitals are listed there.

Which doctor treats Bone Marrow Transplant?

Bone Marrow Transplant is usually managed by an oncologist (Oncology). A general physician can assess you first and refer you if needed.

How much does Bone Marrow Transplant cost in Mumbai?

Costs vary by hospital, the technique used, room category and length of stay. Ask hospitals for a written, itemised estimate; the main page for this procedure has approximate cost ranges, and check what your insurance or Ayushman Bharat covers.

What should I do in an emergency?

Call 108 or 112, or go to the nearest hospital emergency department — do not wait to book an appointment.

This section is general information, not medical advice. Provider details are supplied by doctors, hospitals and labs and may change.

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