Harshal H. Nandurkar is a hematologist based in Epping, VIC, working out of 185 Cooper Street, Epping, VIC, Australia.
In day to day work, he helps people with problems that involve the blood and the way it clots or bleeds. Some patients come in because they have had a clot in the leg or lung, while others are dealing with long term blood conditions that need steady monitoring.
Blood clots are a big part of the picture. This can include deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, and other forms of venous thromboembolism (VTE). At times, conditions like antiphospholipid syndrome can affect how blood clots form, and that can change what treatment looks like. He also supports care when clotting issues link in with other health problems, including stroke and heart related events.
There are also patients who focus more on bleeding and blood vessel issues. This includes low platelets (thrombocytopenia) and bleeding from the gut, such as angiodysplasia of the colon and “watermelon stomach” (which causes fragile blood vessels). Some people have bleeding and joint problems related to haemophilic arthropathy, where blood clotting doesn’t work the way it should. In these cases, the aim is to help people understand what is happening and keep symptoms under control.
Beyond clots and bleeding, he looks after people with blood cancers and blood related growth problems. This includes monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), multiple myeloma, and myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). He also deals with findings like splenomegaly, where the spleen is enlarged, and what it can mean for a person’s health. Over time, managing these conditions often involves careful check-ups and choosing the right next steps when results change.
Some patients also have health issues where blood flow and blood vessels play a role. This can show up in conditions like scleroderma or systemic sclerosis (SSc), with problems such as venous issues, vasoconstriction, and even pulmonary hypertension. In many cases, it’s about making sure the blood side of things is covered, alongside the rest of the medical team.
Appointments are generally about getting clarity, sorting out the causes, and helping patients plan treatment they can live with.
