Prakash Satwani, MD
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Areas of Expertise
Conditions I Treat
- Pediatric leukemias
- Pediatric lymphomas
- Blood disorders and hemoglobinopathies
My Specialties
- Pediatric bone marrow transplant
Get to Know Me
I’m a pediatric hematologist-oncologist and bone marrow transplant specialist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
I have special training and more than 20 years of experience in using bone marrow transplants to treat conditions such as:
- Pediatric blood cancers: Leukemia and lymphoma.
- Inherited blood disorders: Sickle cell disease, thalassemia, and bone marrow failure.
- Immune and inflammatory system conditions: Severe immune deficiencies, autoimmune disorders, and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-related disorders. This includes chronic active EBV and EBV-driven hyperinflammation. I also treat Castleman disease and other hyper-inflammatory conditions such as hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH).
A bone marrow transplant is lifesaving procedure where unhealthy bone marrow is replaced with healthy stem cells that will make the bone marrow healthy again.
My inspiration for becoming a doctor comes from my family. My mother always encouraged me to pursue medicine, but it was my brother’s battle with leukemia that truly changed my life. Watching him fight that illness inspired me to dedicate my career to treating children with blood cancers and helping families find hope of a cure.
When you meet with me, you can expect open and honest communication. A bone marrow transplant is a big journey, and I spend time helping parents and patients understand every step. This ranges from what to expect during treatment to how life will look years down the road.
While my main goal is always to treat the disease, I also focus on what comes after treatment. My team and I aim work hard to meet these goals:
- Prevent transplant complications and protect vital organs like the heart, lungs, and liver.
- Reduce long-term side effects and lower the risk of secondary health issues.
- Help children return to school, sports, and everyday life so they can grow into healthy, active adults.
My research focuses on making bone marrow transplants safer and more effective. I study ways to prevent organ injury, lower treatment risks, and improve transplant success for rare immune disorders and blood cancers.
I am also deeply passionate about making lifesaving care available to children everywhere. Originally from India, I helped establish the first government-funded pediatric bone marrow transplant center in the state of Madhya Pradesh. This program brings world-class transplant care to children in resource-limited areas, proving that every child deserves a chance at a cure, no matter where they live.
I'm a pediatric hematologist-oncologist, which is a doctor who treats cancers and blood diseases in children, adolescents, and young adults.
I'm a bone marrow transplant specialist, which is a doctor with special training in bone marrow transplants.
- Attending Pediatrician
Conditions I Treat
- Pediatric leukemias
- Pediatric lymphomas
- Blood disorders and hemoglobinopathies
- Graft-versus-host-disease (GVHD)
My Specialties
- Pediatric bone marrow transplant
Education
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS), Gandhi Medical College, India
Residencies
- Pediatrics, King Edward Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
- Pediatrics, The Brooklyn Hospital Center, NY
Fellowships
- Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Medical University of South Carolina & Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian
Board Certifications
- American Board of Pediatric Hematology/Oncology
Awards and Honors
- George R. Buchanan Lectureship Award (2024)
- Elected Member, Virginia Apgar Academy of Medical Educators, The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (2019)
- Elected Member, Academy of Clinical Excellence (ACE), The Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons (2018)
- Madhav Jyoti Alankaran Award, Government of India (2018)
Insurance Information
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS, Transplant
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PPO
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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
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HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
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HMO, PPO
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HMO, EPO PPO, POS
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Supplemental
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PPO, POS, HMO
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POS, HMO
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PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Emblem to learn more.
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HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO
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HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
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PPO
This is a dual payer plan, which means 2 health insurance companies share this plan. MSK providers are out-of-network with UnitedHealthcare.
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HMO, EPO
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Fidelis to learn more.
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HMO
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HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO
In Network Coverage Type
EPO, HMO, PPO, POS
Offers a qualified health plan from the Health Insurance Marketplace. Call Healthfirst to learn more.
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HMO
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
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HMO, PPO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO EPO
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HMO
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PPO
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EPO
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EPO
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PPO, HMO
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State Government
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PPO, POS, EPO
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Federal Government
In Network Coverage Type
HMO (City Employee Health Plans Gold and Gold Care Only)
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Supplemental
In Network Coverage Type
PPO/OAP
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, EPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
TBD
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, EPO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
This plan is in-network at our New York sites only.
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS
In Network Coverage Type
PPO, POS, HMO
In Network Coverage Type
State Government
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