Introduction

Dr. Athulya A Bhagya is a Specialist in Transfusion Medicine at SP Medifort Hospital, Trivandrum, with specialized expertise in clinical transfusion medicine, immunohematology and advanced blood transfusion services. She holds an MBBS and MD in Immunohematology and Blood Transfusion, providing comprehensive transfusion support for patients requiring specialized blood and blood component therapy. Her areas of expertise include clinical transfusion medicine, advanced immunohematology and serology, patient blood management (PBM), and transfusion support for complex medical and surgical conditions. She is experienced in providing specialized transfusion support and desensitization for solid organ transplantation and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Dr. Athulya A Bhagya also has expertise in hematopoietic stem cell processing and cryopreservation, supporting specialized transplant and cellular therapy services. Her clinical practice includes therapeutic apheresis and therapeutic plasma exchange (TPE), which are used in the management of selected conditions requiring removal or modification of specific components from the blood. She is also experienced in viscoelastic testing using ROTEM and TEG to support targeted and evidence-based transfusion therapy, particularly in patients with complex bleeding and coagulation needs. Her approach focuses on appropriate blood component selection, patient safety and effective transfusion management. At SP Medifort Hospital, Trivandrum, Dr. Athulya A Bhagya provides specialized transfusion medicine and immunohematology services as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team. Her expertise in blood transfusion services, patient blood management, therapeutic apheresis, transplant transfusion support and advanced serology contributes to safe and personalized care for patients requiring specialized transfusion treatment.