Dr Kirit Ardeshna : Haematology

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Dr Kirit Ardeshna

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Overview

Specialises in

Haemato-oncology

About me

I have been a Consultant specialising in the management of patients with haematological malignancies for 22 years. I have a national and international profile in the field of lymphoma partly though my interest in clinical trials.

I have an approachable and easy manner and pride myself on providing a timely and high quality service to my patients.

I am the Clinical Director of the Cancer Division at University College London Hospitals (UCLH) which hosts the largest lymphoma service in the UK.

Areas of interest

Diffuse large B cell Lymphoma; Follicular Lymphoma; Mantle cell lymphoma; Marginal zone lymphoma; Burkitts Lymphoma; High Grade B cell Lymphoma; primary mediastinal B cell lymphoma Hodgkin's lymphoma; Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL); autologous stem cell transplantation; CAR T cell therapy; immunotherapy; abnormal blood counts

Medical secretaries

About me

Current NHS consultant posts held

Clinical Director for Cancer at UCLH
Consultant Haematologist, UCLH

Research interests

Clinical trials in lymphoma including the use of CAR-T cells and other forms of immunotherapy

Personal interests

I enjoy regular exercise, in particular swimming, spinning, skiing and going to the gym. I like walking in the British countryside and am currently walking around the coast of England. I also enjoy cooking.

Awards received

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists

(Additional) Languages spoken

Publications

Numerous publications in various journals including The Lancet, Lancet Oncology, British Medical Journal, Blood, British Journal of Haematology

Courses offered to GPs

I am happy to talk on the approach to a swollen lymph gland and abnormal blood counts

My qualifications & training

Qualifications

FRCP Royal College of Physicians 2006
FRCPath Royal College of Pathologists 2001
MD London University 2001
MA MB BChir Cambridge University 1990

GMC registration

Reference number 3483949

Professional bodies (positions held - last 3 yrs)

Divisional Clinical Director University College London Hospital 2013

Details of entry to specialist register

Haematology , 2002

Affiliations / memberships

Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians
Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists

My private practice

Practice hours

Practice
Day
Hours
Appt Bookings

5th Floor UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre Huntley...
Monday
14:00 - 17:00
07793 250122

5th Floor UCH Macmillan Cancer Centre Huntley...
Wednesday
14:00 - 17:00
07793 250122

Post treatment communication

Following treatment of a Bupa member, I will communicate with GPs in line with Department of Health, GMC and appropriate professional bodies guidelines.

In the event of an urgent query following treatment, Bupa members should use the following contact details

T15 Manager 07872 464780

Information for healthcare professionals (Bupa patients only, last 12 months)

Procedures completed

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Clinical supervision and planning for the delivery of chemotherapy and/or systemic anti-cancer therapy for 1-28 days - ()

University College Hospital ()
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Clinical supervision and planning for the delivery of chemotherapy and/or systemic anti-cancer therapy for 1-21 days - ()

University College Hospital ()
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Clinical supervision and planning for the delivery of chemotherapy and/or systemic anti-cancer therapy for 1-56 days - ()

University College Hospital ()
W3650
Diagnostic aspiration and trephine biopsy of bone marrow, including analysis - ()

University College Hospital ()
A5530
Lumbar puncture (including spinal manometry) - ()

University College Hospital ()

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