Best Chemotherapy Doctors in India for Australians

Professor Vinod Raina is one of India's most senior medical oncologists and leads the oncology department at Fortis Memorial Research Institute.

• Performed the first peripheral blood stem cell transplant in India
• Specialises in treating breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Former Professor and Head of Medical Oncology at AIIMS New Delhi
• Conducted approximately 250 transplant procedures during his career
• Contributes to international research as a member of ASCO and ESMO

Professor Mohanti leads the Radiation Oncology Department at Fortis Memorial Research Institute, bringing senior clinical leadership to complex cancer cases.

• Specialises in managing combined chemotherapy and radiation protocols
• Former Professor at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)
• Focuses on precise tumour targeting to minimise side effects
• Expert in gastrointestinal and head and neck oncology cases

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Dr Shruti Kate is the Head of Department at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre and previously served as a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital.

• Specialises in managing complex solid tumours and hematological malignancies
• Uses immunotherapy and metronomic therapy to treat advanced-stage cancers
• Received the solo India travel award at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Treats a wide range of paediatric and adult oncology cases

The doctor is an experienced nuclear medicine specialist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with 12 years in the field. The doctor specializes in various nuclear scans, PET-CT scans, and nuclear cardiology services, demonstrating proficiency in radioiodine and Lu-177 RN therapies. Over the course of their career, the doctor has managed more than 30,000 PET scans and treated over 1,000 thyroid cancer patients. Additionally, the doctor has contributed to the field through published papers in various medical journals.

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a senior oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with extensive dual qualifications in radiotherapy and oncology.

• Holds a Doctor of Medicine from Banaras Hindu University and a Diplomate of National Board
• Active member of the Society for Neuro-Oncology for complex brain and spinal cases
• Specialises in combining chemotherapy with radiation protocols for better patient outcomes
• Member of the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology focusing on integrated thermal therapies
• Advises on international oncology boards to stay updated on the latest global standards

Professor Lalit Banswal has performed 10,000 major surgeries and serves as a lead clinical researcher in gastrointestinal oncology at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Trained at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata
• Assists on clinical trials for new gastrointestinal cancer protocols
• Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute and Government Cancer Hospital
• Specialises in robotic-assisted and laparoscopic surgeries for stomach and colon cancers
• Expert in complex Whipple procedures and liver resections

Dr Ahmer Arif Shaikh is a specialist head and neck surgical oncology fellow based at the NABH-accredited HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He focuses on organ preservation techniques that maintain function while treating aggressive oral and neck tumours.

• Specialises in functional rehabilitation for patients with tongue, thyroid, and tonsil cancers
• Expertise in lymphadenectomy to accurately track and manage potential cancer spread
• Utilises surgical techniques designed to preserve vital organs and speech function
• Active clinical researcher with findings published in international medical journals
• Trained in both simple resections and complex structural maxillofacial rehabilitations

Dr Shaunak Valame presented original research on stomach cancer at the American Society of Clinical Oncology symposium in San Francisco – an elite global gathering for top cancer specialists.

• Trained at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital – one of India\'s leading multispecialty centres
• Specialises in targeted therapies and the molecular basis of various cancers
• Delivered lectures at the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS
• Expertise in managing gastrointestinal malignancies and complex internal medicine cases
• Active in clinical research to bring new treatment protocols to his patients

Dr. Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He specializes in breast and thoracic surgical oncology. Dr. Nagarkar trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. He is a Member of the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh.

• Participated as a lead investigator in more than 200 clinical trials.
• Serves as a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology.
• Expert in complex procedures including mastectomy and thoracic resections.
• Founder of Curie Manavata Cancer Centre, a major regional treatment hub.