Dr. Varshini Bandi Share Profile

Work Experience:

• Consultant – Paediatric Haemato-Oncology, Rainbow Children Hospital, Banjara Hills, Hyderabad (2018–2025)
• Honorary Visiting Consultant at Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society, Hyderabad

Medical Qualifications:

Dr Varshini’s clinical proficiency spans the management of leukemias, lymphomas, brain and solid tumors, bone marrow failure syndromes, and immune-blood disorders. She also specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of primary immunodeficiency conditions, and is skilled in pediatric bone marrow transplantation (autologous & allogeneic) for malignancies and metabolic disorders. Her approach is compassionate, evidence-based and centered around long-term recovery and quality of life for children and families.
She has contributed to national and international research and has publications in reputed medical journals, reflecting her commitment to advancing pediatric cancer care. Prior to joining American Oncology Institute, Dr Varshini worked at Rainbow Children’s Hospital, Banjara Hills, and served as an honorary visiting consultant at the Thalassemia and Sickle Cell Society, Hyderabad.
Dr Varshini is passionate about improving outcomes in pediatric oncology through early diagnosis, advanced treatment and holistic supportive care.

Area of Expertise:

• Childhood cancers: Leukemias, Lymphomas, Brain Tumors & Solid Tumors
• Comprehensive management of blood disorders: Thalassemia, Hemophilia, Aplastic Anemia, Anemia & Bleeding Disorders
• Immune blood disorders: ITP, Hemolytic Anemia, TTP
• Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant (Autologous & Allogeneic)
• Diagnosis and Management of Primary Immunodeficiency Disorders
• Supportive oncology care for immunocompromised children
• Transfusion medicine & long-term hematological care

Publications:

• A. Siddiahgari S, Soma SK, Penmetcha C, Vaddadi S, Bandi V, Lingappa L. Case series on Silvery Hair Syndromes: Single Center Experience. Indian J Dermatol. 2022 Mar-Apr;67(2):164-168. doi: 10.4103/ijd.IJD_723_20. PMID: 36092238; PMCID: PMC9455113.
• B. Siddaiahgari SR, Vaddadi S, Bandi V, Trivedi D, Bhattacharya A, Radhakrishnan V, Patil V, Mahajan A, Kapoor G, Mishra S, Raj R, Uppuluri R, Prakash A, Scott J, Jayaram D, Kurkure P, Misra R, Mehdi I, Shekhar S, Bafna V, M V A, Bhat V, Krishnan Y, Arora RS. Patterns of Care and Survival of Wilms Tumor in Children in India: A Retrospective Multicentric INPHOG Study. Pediatr Blood Cancer. 2025 Sep;72(9):e31871. doi: 10.1002/pbc.31871. Epub 2025 Jul 3. PMID: 40611538.
• C. Dissertation – Spectrum of Solid Tumors in a Single Tertiary Care Centre.
• D. Dissertation – Efficacy of Levamisole in Steroid-Dependent Nephrotic Syndrome.

Registration Number:

Tsmc 75072