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Our specialists handle conditions ranging from the common to the most rare.
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Best in Northern CA

We're ranked #1 in pediatric cancer, heart surgery, cardiology & more.

Ashutosh Lal

Ashutosh Lal

MD, MBBS

Pediatric hematologist-oncologist

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Fellowships

Childrens Hospital and Medical Center - GME, Ped. Hema/Oncology
Royal Sydney Childrens Hospital, Hematology - Oncology
Residencies

University of Illinois at Chicago - GME, Pediatrics
Internship

University of Illinois at Chicago - GME, Pediatrics
Degree

MBBS, Government Medical College Patiala

Where I see patients (2)

Selected research

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Delayed Recognition and Significant Morbidity in Adults with Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia.
Blood advances
June 2026
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Delayed Recognition and Significant Morbidity in Adults with Non-Transfusion-Dependent Thalassemia.
Blood advances
June 2026
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Real-world safety profile of twice a day deferiprone in patients with thalassemia, sickle cell disease, or other anemias.
Blood advances
June 2026
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Soothing the soul

Our music therapy program nurtures patients with bedside serenades, rap workshops and more.