
Consultant in transfusion medicine with expertise in blood disorders and cellular therapy
Experience
12 years
Languages
English, Hindi
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
children, adults, seniors
Dr. Ravi Dara is a Consultant Physician in Transfusion Medicine at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi, where he leads the Department of Transfusion Medicine and Laboratory Medicine Services. With more than 12 years of specialist experience, he has established himself as a trusted expert in managing complex blood disorders and transfusion-related conditions.
Dr. Dara's clinical focus spans the full range of transfusion medicine: treating anemia, hemophilia, and sickle cell disease; managing blood transfusions and testing; performing therapeutic apheresis (a procedure to remove or replace blood components); and handling stem cell collection and immunology. He is particularly skilled in patient blood management—coordinating safe, efficient transfusion care—and resolving transfusion reactions. His training in cellular therapy adds depth to his ability to care for patients with complex hematologic conditions.
He is an active contributor to medical education and research, having published over 30 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Dara is recognized internationally through memberships in leading transfusion medicine societies and holds advanced certifications in biotherapies. He is an excellent choice if you need expert diagnosis and management of blood disorders, transfusion support during serious illness, or guidance on blood component therapies.
Special interests: hemophilia management, sickle cell disease, transfusion reactions, stem cell collection.
Extracted from the doctor's hospital profile — patient-friendly terms
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS)
Panjabrao Deshmukh Medical College, India
Doctorate in Medicine (MD) in Transfusion Medicine
Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), India
Diplomate of National Board (DNB) in Immunohematology and Transfusion Medicine
National Board of Examinations, India
Transfusion Medicine Consultant Physician
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), United Arab Emirates
Consultant and Head of Transfusion Medicine
Manipal Hospitals, India
Attending Consultant
Medanta – The Medicity Hospital, India
30 publications listed on their hospital profile.
Consultations are available in English, Hindi.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City — Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
Yes — this doctor sees children.
Commonly treated: Anemia, Hemophilia, Sickle Cell Disease.
Profile compiled from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ghweifat International Highway Next to Mafraq Hospital, Al Mafraq area - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 7762Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
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