Deeksha Katoch

Deeksha Katoch is a Clinical Fellow in Pediatric Hematology-Oncology at Yale School of Medicine, specializing in benign hematology and bleeding disorders with a focus on improving patient care in resource-limited settings. She is actively engaged in research and clinical practice within Yale's Department of Pediatric Hematology & Oncology.

Her educational background includes:

• MHS in Clinical Informatics and Data Science from Yale School of Medicine (2026)
• Chief Residency at SUNY Downstate Health Science University (2023)
• Residency at SUNY Downstate Health Science University (2022)
• MBBS from Government Medical College, Jammu
• Board Certified in General Pediatrics by the American Board of Pediatrics (2022)

Dr. Katoch's research spans pediatric hematology-oncology, retinal disorders, and bleeding disorders, with particular interest in sickle cell disease, hematopoietic cell transplantation, and diabetic retinopathy. Her work combines clinical practice with innovative research approaches, including the application of GIS to assess healthcare access impacts on bleeding disorder outcomes. Her publications demonstrate expertise in both clinical research and the intersection of ophthalmology with hematology.

Her significant scientific recognitions include:

• Dataset Research Engagement and ATHN Mentorship (DREAM) award from Hemostasis & Thrombosis Research Society/American Thrombosis and Hemostasis Network
• Member of American Society of Pediatric Hematology-Oncology
• Travel Grant Award from American Society of Transplantation and Cellular Therapies
• Abstract Achievement Award from American Society of Hematology
• Patient Care Trust Fund (PCTF) Award from Committee of Interns and Residents/NYC Health & Hospitals

Dr. Katoch is actively involved in professional organizations including the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Society of Hematology, American Society of Pediatrics Hematology-Oncology, and American Society of Transplantation and Cellular Therapies. Her clinical fellowship combines her previous military medical experience as a Medical Officer in the Indian Air Force with advanced pediatric hematology-oncology training. She maintains active research collaborations with Yale colleagues including Dr. Lakshmanan Krishnamurti, Dr. Nitya Bakshi, and Jingchen Liang.