About us
Riverina Haematology is operated by Dr Bashar Alani who is based in Wagga Wagga. This is the first haematology service run directly from and for the Riverina Community. Historically, patients from the Riverina region have often needed transfer to Sydney for dedicated haematology care. With the establishment of Riverina Haematology, we hope to keep more of our patients at home where possible.
Our service is currently co-located with Riverina Nephrology at 21 Gormly Ave, Wagga Wagga.
About Dr Bashar Alani
Dr Bashar Alani is a clinical and laboratory haematologist who is able to manage the full spectrum of adult haematological conditions including benign haematology and malignant haematology (blood cancers).
Dr Alani graduated from the University of Sydney Medical School (MBBS) in 2016, with an additional undergraduate degree in Medical Science (Honours Class I). He is a Fellow of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) and a Fellow of the Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (FRCPA). After specialty haematology training across various hospitals in NSW, Dr Alani completed a Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplant and Cellular Therapies at St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney in 2025.
In addition to seeing private patients at Riverina Haematology, Dr Alani will hold positions as a Visiting Medical Officer at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital and Calvary Riverina Hospital. He will be performing bone marrow biopsies and laboratory services at the base hospital.
Dr Alani holds an Honorary Medical Officer position with St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney, and maintains a strong relationship with the department in order to discuss complex cases and efficiently manage the occasional patients that may still need a period of management in Sydney.
Dr Alani is passionate about research and medical education, is the cofounder and cohost of the Bloody Minded podcast, and has held conjoint associate lecturer appointments at UNSW and WSU medical schools. Outside of medicine he enjoys running, tennis, spending time with his family (especially Barry the greyhound) and a good cryptic crossword.
