12/09/2026
PARAS Health Srinagar Opens a New Chapter in Advanced Haematology and Blood & Marrow Transplant Care
Dr. Ishfaq Rashid joins as Consultant in Clinical Haematology & Blood and Marrow Transplantation, strengthening specialised care for blood disorders and cancers in Kashmir
Srinagar, September 12: PARAS Health Srinagar has announced the appointment of Dr. Ishfaq Rashid as Consultant in Clinical Haematology & Blood and Marrow Transplantation, marking another significant step towards strengthening access to specialised and advanced healthcare services for patients across Jammu & Kashmir.
Dr. Ishfaq Rashid brings specialised expertise in the diagnosis and management of a wide range of benign and malignant blood disorders, including acute leukaemias, lymphomas, anaemia, platelet disorders, bone marrow failure syndromes and other complex haematological conditions.
He holds an MBBS and MD in General Medicine, followed by a DM in Clinical Haematology & Blood and Marrow Transplantation, equipping him with specialised training in the management of complex blood diseases and advanced haematological care.
The addition of a dedicated Clinical Haematology and Blood and Marrow Transplant specialist is expected to provide an important boost to the region's healthcare ecosystem, particularly for patients who require timely diagnosis, specialised evaluation and comprehensive treatment for serious blood-related illnesses.
Dr. Ishfaq Rashid will provide consultation and treatment for conditions including Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia (ALL), Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML), Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, congenital marrow failure disorders, anaemia, polycythaemia, immune thrombocytopenia (ITP), aplastic anaemia and haemolytic anaemia, among other haematological conditions.
The development comes as advanced and multidisciplinary healthcare services continue to expand at PARAS Health Srinagar, which offers specialised care across multiple disciplines and has been working towards strengthening tertiary healthcare access in the region.
Blood disorders often require highly specialised medical evaluation and long-term management. Conditions such as leukaemia, lymphoma,