Best Oncologist in India
Dr. Prof Suresh H Advani
Speciality: Medical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, FICP, MNAMS, FNAMS, Fellowships
Experience: 43+ Years
Location: Mumbai
Hospital: Fortis S L Raheja Hospital
Prof. Dr. Suresh Advani, is one of the most renowned and acclaimed medical oncologists in India. Dr. Advani has 43 years of expertise as a physician, pediatric-oncologist, and hemato-oncologist.
He is credited with being the first to perform hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in India. The wheelchair-bound doctor was diagnosed with poliomyelitis when he was eight years old and went on to study at Grant Medical College in Mumbai (where he earned his MBBS and MD Medicine degrees), after which he served as a medical oncologist at Tata Memorial Centre for several years.
He went on to receive a Fellowship in the field of bone marrow transplantation from the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, Washington where he worked with Dr. E Donnall Thomas, renowned as the "Father of BMT" and winner of the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1990. He also received the Fellowship of Yamagiwa-Yoshida Memorial International Cancer Study Grant of the International Union Against Cancer in 1986.
Dr. Advani is credited with becoming the first oncologist in India to perform a successful bone marrow transplant, and establishing the first bone marrow transplantation setup in India. He also took part in clinical trials for lymphoblastic leukemia patients. The trials, which involved 1,200 patients, managed to increase therapy success rates from 20% to 70%.
He has received India's highest civilian accolades, the Padma Bhushan Award in 2012 and the Padma Shri Award in 2002, from the Indian government. He has also received the Dhanvantari Award in 2002, the Medical Council of India's Dr. B. C. Roy National Award in 2005, the Rashtriya Krantiveer Award in Ujjain in 2014, and Harvard Medical International's Lifetime Achievement in Oncology in 2005.
Dr. Bhawna Sirohi
Speciality: Medical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, DCH, FRCP,
Experience: 25+ Years
Location: Chennai
Hospital: Apollo Proton Center
Dr. Bhawna Sirohi is a renowned Medical Oncologist with more than 25 years of experience in the field of Oncology. She is a well-known senior consultant who specializes in treating Breast cancers and Gastrointestinal cancers all over the world.
Dr. Bhawna has collaborated with some of the world's best oncology centers and oncologists. She is presently working with Apollo Proton Cancer Center as the Lead - Medical Oncologist. Dr. Sirohi is also an honorary consultant at London's Queen Mary's University and has over 100 publications published in national and international journals.
She is the President of Royal Society of Medicine's and the Chairman of the ICMR Task Force for Cancer Guidelines on Colorectal Cancer, NET, HCC, Pancreatic cancer, and Esophageal cancer, and an advisor to the NCI-AIIMS committee.
Dr. K S Gopinath
Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MS, Honorary FRCS, Honorary FAMS
Experience: 45+ Years
Location: Bangalore
Hospital: HCG Hospital
Dr. Kodaganur S. Gopinath, MS, FAMS, FRCS (Edin) is a highly renowned surgical oncologist who is noted for his groundbreaking work in cancer research. He has received numerous awards, including the Dr. B. C. Roy Award, which is considered the country's highest medical honour. In 2010, the President of India awarded him the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, for his contributions to oncology.
Dr. Gopinath received his medical training from JJM Medical College in Davangere in 1968 and graduated with a third-place MBBS degree in 1975. He went on to do his further training (MS) in surgery from The King Edward Memorial Hospital and Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College in Mumbai. He then went on to get FRCS and FAMS from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh and the National Academy of Medical Sciences in New Delhi, respectively.
Dr. Gopinath joined Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bangalore as a surgical oncologist after returning from Edinburgh, and worked there until 1989, when he began work at the Bangalore Institute of Oncology. He is the Director and Consultant Surgical Oncologist at the Bangalore Institute of Oncology and Ambuja Health Care, as well as the Director and Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Healthcare Global Enterprise (HCG), one of the world's largest cancer care providers.
He is noted for conducting substantial research in oncology, with a focus on head and neck surgery, a comparison of laparoscopic and conventional surgical approaches, rectum cancer, and the impact of yoga on cancer. He's also known for his expertise in breast cancer treatment.
Dr. Rajesh Mistry
Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MS, Fellowship in Esophageal Surgery at Toranomon Hospital, Tokyo
Experience: 35+ Years
Location: Mumbai
Hospital: Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Rajesh Mistry has a rich experience of over 35 years in the field of Thoracic and Head & Neck Oncology. Dr. Mistry has initiated the procedure called submandibular salivary gland transfer aimed at preserving the salivary gland functions in the patients undergoing radiation therapy.
He is also renowned for several unique interventions including the one in which he removed the largest cancerous tumor weighing 7.5 kilograms from a teen's chest. He has a keen interest in clinical research which has made him the principal investigator for several clinical trials in different aspects of lung cancer and esophageal cancer.
Dr. Mistry has served as the primary investigator for clinical trials addressing oesophageal (nodal dissection, induction chemotherapy, and a novel method of performing laparoscopic jejunostomy) and lung cancer (PET CT in lung cancer, pulmonary metastasectomy). He has contributed to various book chapters and has written several scholarly publications in peer-reviewed journals.
Prof Dr. Raja Sundaram
Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MS, DNB, MCH, FAIS, FAMS
Experience: 30+ Years
Location: Chennai
Hospital: Gleneagles Global Hospital
Dr. Rajasundaram is a well-known sSurgical oncologist in south India, and he is also the founder of the Sundaram Cancer Centre in Chennai, India, which offers complete cancer treatment and care at a reasonable cost.
He also works at Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai as the Director of Oncology. He has performed more than 15,000 cancer procedures of varied difficulties and has a wealth of knowledge in both standard and laparoscopic cancer surgery.
With nearly 30 years of experience, Dr. Rajasundaram has performed a wide range of surgeries, including laparoscopic GI and gynecological-onco surgeries, head and neck cancer surgeries with micro vascular reconstruction, and cutting-edge breast cancer surgeries such as sentinel lymph node biopsy and onco-plastic reconstruction. He's also noted for his ability to undertake difficult thyroid procedures.
Dr. Rajasundaram is one of the few well-trained laparoscopic GI onco surgeons in India. With over 5,000 breast cancer procedures under his belt, he is widely regarded as a pioneer in the field. Dr. Rajasundaram, a GI cancer specialist in India, has established Gleneagles Global Health City in Chennai as one of the top hosts in the world for HIPEC (hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy) and total cytoreductive surgery (CCRS). He has to his name numerous research papers in peer-reviewed journals and holds the lifetime membership of various reputed medical societies and organizations like AROI, ASI, IASO, ISO, ESMO, and OGSSI.
Dr. Kapil Kumar
Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MS
Experience: 32+ Years
Location: Delhi
Hospital: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Dr. Kapil Kumar is a senior and eminent surgical oncologist currently empaneled with Fortis Hospital, Delhi as a Director and Head of the Surgical Oncology Department.
He has earlier worked with a few of the premier medical facilities in the country such as Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Dharamshila Cancer Hospital, Tata Memorial Cancer hospital besides others. He also holds the membership of several renowned medical societies and associations including the International Society of Diseases of Esophagus, the Indian Society of Oncology, and the Delhi Medical Association.
Breast cancer and oncoplastic surgery, Upper G.I. Onco surgery, Pancreatic Biliary surgery, and Thoracic surgery, including Esophagus cancer, Lung cancers, and Mediastinal tumors are among his specialties.
Dr. Subodh Chandra Pande
Speciality: Radiation Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, DMRE
Experience: 33+ Years
Location: Gurgaon
Hospital: Artemis Hospital
Dr. Subodh Chandra Pande is the leading and amongst the senior most radiation oncologist in the country having rich clinical experience spanning over three long decades. After completing his post-graduation degree he provided his service at the leading cancer hospital- The Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai where he gained extensive knowledge and was instrumental in establishing the Pediatric oncology and neuro oncology at this facility.
He then served the Bhagwan Mahaveer Cancer Hospital in Jaipur as a Director and was involved in setting up the first maiden Linear Accelerator of the State. He holds expertise in oncology medicine and has a special interest in Image-Guided radiation therapy for the Management of Cancers.
He is highly skilled in treating head and neck Cancers, childhood cancers, prostate cancer, modern teletherapy and brachytherapy procedures, CNS tumors, IGRT, etc.
Dr. Harit Chaturvedi
Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MS, MCh (Surgical Oncology)
Experience: 25+ Years
Location: New Delhi
Hospital: Max Healthcare Hospital
Dr. Harit Chaturvedi is a widely known oncosurgeon in the country for his clinical and surgical skills in oncology. He pursued his medical graduation and super specialization in surgical oncology from the prestigious GSVM Medical College and Dr. MGR Medical University.
He had served a number of premier medical facilities in India which earned him an excellent repute and a rich experience of over 25 years. He has been an activist against Tobacco and standing up for the cause of cancer awareness for the past 15 years through several cancer care foundations.
He has several research publications and scientific paper presentations on his credit in more than 50 conferences on both national and international platforms. Dr. Harit also holds affiliations to several renowned organizations including the Association of Breast Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, Core Cancer Foundation, Oncology Forum, etc.
Dr. Bindu K Mohanti
Speciality: Radiation Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD (Radiotherapy), Fellowship, MacMillan (Oxford, UK)
Experience: 31+ Years
Location: Gurgaon
Hospital: Fortis Memorial Research Institute
Dr. Bindu Mohanti is a highly skilled radiation oncologist having a rich professional experience of over 30 years to his credit. He is currently empanelled as an Executive Director at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurgaon.
He has pursued his medical graduation from MKCG medical college and further completed a postgraduate degree in Radiotherapy from the prestigious PGIMER, Chandigarh.
The Ministry of Health, Oman has assigned him to establish the first radiotherapy department and set up the patient care at the National Oncology Center, Royal Hospital, Muscat.
Dr. Bindu is the most proficient and finest oncologist holding the membership of several premier medical societies and organizations, including AROI, Indian Association of Palliative Care, and Indian Society of Oncology, etc. He is currently appointed as an Expert by the International Atomic Energy Agency, UN, Vienna.
Dr. Kamran Khan
Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MS, Fellowship
Experience: 18+ Years
Location: Mumbai
Hospital: Global Hospital
About Doctor: Dr. Kamran Khan has vast experience of over two decades in the field of Surgical Oncology. He has under his belt more than 6000 cancer surgeries and is a part of the eminent team of onco-surgeons at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital which is considered as the largest facility in the country to perform more than 6000 complex surgeries each year on patients coming from India, South East Asia, and the Middle East.
Dr. Kamran Khan has completed his masters in Surgical Oncology and is a Fellow of Senior Research in Thoracic Oncology. He is an expert in performing minimally invasive cancer surgery and conservative breast surgery. He specializes in minimally invasive and radical gastrointestinal and gynecological oncology surgery.
His area of expertise include head/neck & laryngeal cancer surgeries, colorectal, gastric, hepatic resections, Low Anterior Resection with sphincter preservation, surgery for ovarian, cervical cancers, minimally invasive oncosurgery, Breast cancer-conservative breast surgery and reconstruction, lung esophageal resections, mediastinoscopy and thoracoscopy.
Dr. Anil Kamath
Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MS, FRCP
Experience: 18+ Years
Location: Bangalore
Hospital: Apollo Hospital
Dr. Anil Kamath is a very renowned name in the discipline of Surgical Oncology having rich experience in this field. He has acquired extensive professional expertise in surgical oncology by working in reputed hospitals both in India and abroad.
He is a recipient of the UICC- ICRETT fellowship from Washington Cancer Center for receiving training in radical peritonectomy and intraperitoneal chemotherapy for peritoneal surface malignancies.
While working here, he gained a lot of experience and expertise in the management of all types of cancers including Breast, Head and Neck, Gastrointestinal Thoracic, and Uro Gynecologic malignancies. He also holds membership of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists and Union International Cancer Control (UICC), Geneva.
Dr. Aruna Chandrasekhran
Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MS, MCH
Experience: 42+ Years
Location: Chennai
Hospital: Gleneagles Global Hospital
Dr. Aruna Chandrasekhran is amongst the most senior and proficient surgical oncologists currently associated with Global Hospitals, Chennai as a Senior Consultant at the Department of Surgical Oncology.
She is extensively specialized in Oncology and Surgical Oncology and holds a vast clinical experience of over four decades in this discipline. She was the Director of the Indian Red Cross IRCS Cancer Hospital in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh from March 2002 to November 2007. She is a specialist in Oncology and Surgical Oncology with vast experience in Breast Oncology.
She also holds the membership of several prestigious medical associations including the Association of surgeons of India, Institute of Integrated Health Study, Indian Society of Oncology , and Woman Director Association of India.
Dr. Sandeep Kumar Jain
Speciality: Radiation Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD
Experience: 16+ Years
Location: Delhi
Hospital: Jaypee Hospital
Dr. Sandeep Kumar Jain is currently empanelled with Jaypee Hospital as the Associate Director of the Radiation Oncology Unit. He has a rich professional and clinical experience of more than 16 years and has expertise in radiation therapy techniques which includes Intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT), Image-guided radiation therapy (IGRT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), stereotactic radiation therapy (SRT), etc.
He also has several research papers and publications to his credit in both national and international journals. He is an expert at Brachytherapy procedures, Prostate Seed Implant, HDR Interstitial Brachytherapy, ICRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, SRT etc.
Dr. Sumana Premkumar
Speciality: Radiation Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, DMRT
Experience: 22+ Years
Location: Chennai
Hospital: SIMS Hospital, Vadapalani
Dr. Sumana Premkumar is a well-known and reputed radiation oncologist in India holding a very rich professional experience in the treatment of patients with various cancers including breast and cervical cancer.
Having trained in one of the best and premier Cancer institutes and worked in some of the leading medical facilities imparting radiation oncology in the country, Dr. Sumana has an expertise in external beam radiation and brachytherapy. She also has a keen interest in the Rehabilitation of Cancer Survivors, counseling of cancer patients and their families, management of the associated treatment morbidities, stress management, etc.
She is affiliated with several renowned medical associations like the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, Indian Breast Group, and Indian Brachytherapy Society.
Dr. S Jayalakshmi
Speciality: Radiation Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, DNB, Fellowship in IGRT, 3DCRT & IMRT (University of Bristol), Fellowship in Cyberknife Radiosurgery (California, USA)
Experience: 20+ Years
Location: Gurgaon
Hospital: Artemis Hospital
Dr. Jayalakshmi S is a very renowned and experienced Radiation Oncologist in India with extensive 20 years of experience after Board certification in India. She is currently a senior consultant in Radiation Oncology in Artemis Hospitals, Gurgaon, India.
She has been trained in the renowned All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), initially with post-MD residency which was followed by research positions. She is also a certified Diplomate of the National board in India and has been practicing Radiation Oncology as a Senior Consultant at various prestigious Cancer centers in India.
In her endeavor to academic excellence, she has undergone Fellowships in 3DCRT & IMRT from the University of Bristol, and in IGRT, SRS, and SRT from Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad, and in Cyberknife from Accuray International, San Jose, California, USA. She is a member of Delhi Medical Association (DMA) as well as the Indian Medical Association (IMA).
Her interests are also reflected in her publications – both in national and International Journals. "Primary intracranial adenoid cystic carcinoma - a case report" was published in 2000, "Malignant melanoma appearing as bilateral breast masses" was published in 1997, and "S Syndrome a case report for review" was published in 1995.
Dr. Mandeep Singh Malhotra
Speciality: Surgical Oncology
Qualification: MBBS, MS, Fellowship (GI & MAS), Fellowship (Head Neck Oncology & Microvascular Reconstruction), Fellowship (Post Mastectomy Recon & Breast Oncoplasty), UK
Experience: 14+ Years
Location: New Delhi
Hospital: Fortis Flt. Lt.Rajan Dhall Hospital, Vasant Kunj
Dr. Mandeep Singh Malhotra has received extensive training in Head Neck Oncology and Microvascular reconstruction. He has also undergone specialized training in post-mastectomy Breast Reconstruction and Breast Oncoplasty at St Andrews Hospital, Chelmsford, United Kingdom. He is currently associated with Fortis Hospital as the Head of the Surgical Oncology Unit.
Dr. Mandeep also holds membership of the prestigious Foundation of Head Neck Oncology, NCCS, Singapore, and American College of Surgeons.
He is an expert in Head & Neck cancers, Thyroid Cancer, Microvascular Reconstruction, Post Mastectomy Reconstruction, Breast Oncoplasty, Oral cancer resections, Anterior & Lateral Base of skull surgery, Laryngopharyngeal cancer resections, Breast Conserving Surgery, Post Mastectomy Reconstruction both implant and autologous tissue-based, etc.
Dr. Randeep Singh
Speciality: Medical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, DM
Experience: 15+ Years
Location: Gurgaon
Hospital: Narayana Super Speciality Hospital, Gurgaon
Dr. Randeep Singh is an extensively trained doctor specialized in the management of cancer patients at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai.
He did his DM (Medical Oncology) and then worked as a consultant at TMH, Mumbai with the solid tumor-working group. He worked with Max Healthcare for five years. Thereafter he headed the department of Medical Oncology at HCG cancer center, Delhi before joining Artemis Hospitals, Gurgoan followed by Narayana Hospital.
He has vast experience in managing solid and hemato-lymphoid tumors with a special interest in breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Singh has more than 30 publications in national and international journals of high impact factor. He has also attended and presented various scientific papers in national and international journals.
Dr. Sandeep Mehta
Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MS, MCh
Experience: 22+ years
Location: New Delhi
Hospital: Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh
Dr. Sandeep Mehta is called a perfectionist in the field of surgical oncology and oncoplastic surgeries. He holds a rich experience of over 22 years and presently working as Assistant Director in the Surgical Oncology department at Fortis Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi.
He has been extensively trained and specialized internationally in various aspects such as Transoral and micro laryngeal Laser surgery & Head Neck Oncology from the University of Genova, Genova, Italy. He also did specialization in Trans-oral Robotic surgery reconstruction from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, USA, and also did the Maxillofacial Bioengineered tissue synthesis and Reconstructions - AO Workshops & Courses from South East Asian Section.
He has presented several papers pertaining to his reconstructive work in cancer, Faciomaxillary trauma, and Microvascular surgery at various national and international conferences, workshops, and seminars and also got them published in peer-reviewed national and international journals.
His areas of expertise include Head Neck Oncology, Transoral, and micro laryngeal Laser surgery, Trans-oral Robotic surgery reconstruction, Post Laryngectomy voice rehabilitation, Skull base resection, and reconstruction
Dr. Meenu Walia
Speciality: Medical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MD, DNB
Experience: 27+ Years
Location: Delhi
Hospital: Max Super Speciality Hospital, Patparganj
About Doctor: Dr. Meenu Walia has an experience of more than 27 years in the field of Medical Oncology and Hematology. She is the keen Clinical researcher and principal investigator for several randomized multi-centric international clinical research trials.
Dr. Walia is the first DNB Medical Oncologist in the country and has been honored with various awards during her tenure. India Today Group has honored her with the certificate for excellence in recognition of the exemplary work and dedication in the field of healthcare. She was also awarded the "Bharat Jyoti Award" and certificate for excellence by Dr. Bhishma Narain Singh- The former Governor of Tamil Nadu and Assam for her meritorious services, outstanding performance, and remarkable role in healthcare.
She is highly skilled in treating Abdominal Solid Organ Cancers, Gastro-Intestinal Cancers, and Leukemia/Lymphoma. She is a Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncologists and the European Society for Medical Oncology, among other important organizations (ESMO). Clinical research is a specific focus of hers. She has served as the Principal Investigator for a number of randomized multicenter international clinical trials.
Dr. Rajeev Agarwal
Speciality: Surgical Oncologist
Qualification: MBBS, MS, Fellowship in Surgical Oncology
Experience: 32+ years
Location: Gurgaon
Hospital: Medanta- The Medicity
Dr. Rajeev Agarwal is a senior surgical oncologist & breast specialist in India with extensive clinical experience of over 32 years in this field.
He pioneered the practice of surgical oncology & the concept of organ-based specialization in oncology in northern India. He has a keen interest in breast conservation surgery, sentinel node biopsy & breast reconstruction.
Dr. Rajeev Agrawal is also affiliated to the European Society of Medical Oncology ( ESMO) and several other premier medical associations like the Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Palliative care, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, and Indian Society of Oncology.
