Ashish Bajel

Hematologist-Oncologist

Male📍 Melbourne

About of Ashish Bajel

Ashish Bajel is a Hematologist-Oncologist based in Melbourne, VIC, Australia. He looks after people with conditions that affect the blood, bone marrow, and the immune system. This can include blood cancers like leukaemia and lymphoma, as well as ongoing blood and marrow problems that can make you feel very unwell.


In many cases, patients see Ashish when symptoms are linked to low blood counts, problems with blood clotting, or changes seen on blood tests. At times, people also need help with side effects and complications that can happen during or after treatment, including infections that occur when the immune system is weak.


Because his work covers both oncology and haematology, he takes a rounded view. He supports patients through major treatment phases, and he also helps manage longer-term issues when they come up. This includes care around bone marrow transplant, where careful follow-up is important, especially when graft-versus-host disease (GvHD) affects the body.


Ashish works with adults and looks after a wide range of haematology needs. Depending on the situation, that may include acute leukaemias, chronic blood disorders, anaemia and other causes of tiredness and weakness, and conditions where the marrow is not working the way it should. He also helps with medical problems that can follow severe infections and inflammation, and with complications that can affect organs after cancer treatment.


Patients often want clear answers and steady guidance. Ashish focuses on explaining what is happening in plain language, what the next steps usually look like, and what to watch for at home. He understands that treatment can be stressful, and he aims to keep decisions practical and based on what’s safest for the person’s health.


His approach is also about staying current. Medicine moves fast, so he uses the latest evidence and follows accepted clinical care pathways, rather than relying on guesswork. If someone’s case fits, Ashish can also talk about options like clinical trials, including what they involve and how they might help.


Overall, Ashish Bajel is there for people who need careful, ongoing specialist care for blood cancers, bone marrow disorders, and the difficult complications that can go along with them. If you’re looking for a Melbourne specialist in this space, his clinic can be a solid place to start planning your next steps.

Services & Conditions Treated

Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL)Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)Bone Marrow TransplantLeukemiaAgranulocytosisAnemiaAplastic AnemiaAspergillosisChronic Graft Versus Host Disease (cGvHD)Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia (CMML)COVID-19Cytomegalic Inclusion DiseaseFamilial Adenomatous PolyposisFebrile NeutropeniaGraft Versus Host Disease (GvHD)Hepatic Venoocclusive Disease with ImmunodeficiencyHodgkin LymphomaLeukocytosisMantle Cell Lymphoma (MCL)Minimal Change DiseaseMononucleosisMucormycosisMyelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS)MyelofibrosisNeurotoxicity SyndromesNon-Hodgkin LymphomaPneumoniaSevere Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)Splenomegaly

Publications

1 total

Factors associated with survival following allogeneic transplantation for myeloid neoplasms harboring TP53 mutations.

Blood advances • November 12, 2024

Clinical Trials

1 total

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-label, Randomized, Study of Gilteritinib Versus Midostaurin in Combination With Induction and Consolidation Therapy Followed by One-year Maintenance in Patients With Newly Diagnosed Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) or Myelodysplastic Syndromes With Excess Blasts-2 (MDS-EB2) With FLT3 Mutations Eligible for Intensive Chemotherapy (HOVON 156 AML / AMLSG 28-18)

Active_not_recruitingPhase 3

Frequently Asked Questions

What services does Dr Ashish Bajel provide?
Dr Ashish Bajel specialises in haematology and oncology, offering care for conditions like leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloproliferative disorders, anaemias and related blood disorders, plus treatments such as bone marrow transplant and management of graft versus host disease.
Which conditions are treated by Dr Bajel?
He treats acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukaemia (AML), chronic leukaemias, non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin lymphomas, myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS), myelofibrosis, anaemia, aplastic anaemia and related blood and immune problems.
Do you offer bone marrow transplants or related care?
Yes. Bone marrow transplant is listed among the services provided, along with monitoring and management of graft versus host disease when it occurs.
How can I book an appointment with Dr Bajel in Melbourne?
To book an appointment, contact the clinic in Melbourne, VIC. If you’re unsure what you need or which clinic to go to, call for guidance and we can help you with a suitable next step.
What should I bring to my first consult?
Bring any relevant blood test results, imaging reports, a list of current medicines, and questions you want to ask. If you have a previous cancer or blood disorder history, bring that information as well.
What concerns are common for patients starting treatment?
Common concerns include understanding the diagnosis, treatment options and side effects, what tests are needed, how often you’ll be seen, and what supportive care is available during treatment.