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Vinod A Pullarkat,

M.D.

Hematologist-Oncologist

4.9 (83 Ratings)
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Location
City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center - Duarte
1500 East Duarte Road
Duarte, CA 91010
Specialties
Hematologic Oncology
Education
Medical school:

M.D., Calicut Medical College, University of Calicut, Kerala, India

Residency:

New York Methodist Hospital, Brooklyn, New York

Academic Appointments
  • Professor, Division of Leukemia, Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
  • Associate Professor, Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic Cell Transplantation
About Me

Vinod A. Pullarkat, M.D., M.R.C.P., is a hematologist-oncologist and a professor in the Division of Leukemia at City of Hope® Cancer Center Duarte. An expert in acute leukemias, myeloid malignancies and other blood disorders, Dr. Pullarkat treats patient using a wide range of therapies including hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. 

After completing his internal medicine residency at New York Methodist Hospital, Dr. Pullarkat went on to pursue a fellowship in hematology-oncology at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles, followed by an additional fellowship in bone marrow transplant at City of Hope, where he also served as a clinical instructor. After several years leading USC’s Bone Marrow Transplant Program, he rejoined City of Hope in 2014. 

Dr. Pullarkat is board-certified in hematology and brings deep expertise in treating leukemia, bone marrow failure syndromes and autoimmune blood disorders, as well as in overseeing stem cell transplants. His lab research focuses on developing new treatments for leukemia and he has written more than 175 research papers and book chapters in his field.

Patient reviews
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Apr 25, 2026
"Staff intervened during code blue remarkably quickly and well. They even showed caring attention to my wife during my health incident.Thank you for City of Hope's amazing culture and professionalism."
Apr 18, 2026
5.0
"Very thorough and respectful [...]"
Apr 6, 2026
5.0
"Dr. Pullarkat is a wonderful doctor. I know he wants the best for me."
Mar 15, 2026
5.0
"Excellent"
Mar 15, 2026
5.0
"Reasonable, intelligent, helpful, great explanation"
Jan 8, 2026
4.9
"Dr Pullarkat is an exceptional specialist"
Jan 2, 2026
5.0
"Dr Pullarkat is an exceptional physician. I feel very lucky to have him as my doctor and City of Hope as my healthcare institution. Best experience possible!"
Dec 27, 2025
3.0
"Other than my disappointment with his late arrival for my scheduled appointment, Dr. Pullarkat seemed highly knowledgeable, shared test results and trends with me on the computer screen and provided information about treatment and future tests. I am returning for a second appointment on [...]."
Oct 20, 2025
5.0
"All good"
Oct 20, 2025
5.0
"All good"