Best Oncology Doctors in India for Australians

Dr Rama Joshi leads the Onco-Gynaecology Department at Fortis Gurgaon. She focuses exclusively on treating cancers that affect the female reproductive system.

• Head of a dedicated gynaecologic oncology unit
• Manages complex cases of ovarian, uterine, and cervical cancers
• Provides senior-level oversight for all gynaecologic malignancy treatments
• Specialises in surgical and medical interventions for reproductive tract tumours

Professor Vedant Kabra is the Head of the Department of Oncological Surgery at Fortis Gurgaon, where he leads a dedicated team of cancer specialists.

• Specialises in sarcoma and complex pancreatic cancer cases
• Performs mastectomy and precision lumpectomy for breast cancer patients
• Expert in thyroid resection and surgical treatments for larynx cancer
• Performs the Whipple procedure for complex tumours of the pancreas

Dr Mohanti leads the Department of Radiation Oncology at Fortis Gurgaon and holds rare dual qualification as both an oncologist and radiologist.

• Brings a combined medical and imaging perspective to plan precise cancer treatments
• Specialises in delivers targeted radiation therapy for lung, throat, and colorectal cancers
• Develops personalised chemotherapy plans to improve patient outcomes
• Expert in techniques that focus on the tumour while protecting healthy surrounding tissue

Associate Professor Manav Suryavanshi serves as the Associate Director of the Urology and Nephrology Institute at Medanta Hospital. He is a senior specialist dedicated to high-quality oncological care.

• Focuses on urological oncology, specifically treating testicular cancer
• Performs advanced urological procedures for various cancer stages
• Holds a leadership role at a leading urology institute
• Standardises protocols for urological cancer care at Medanta

Dr Vikas Dua is a leading specialist in paediatric oncology at Fortis Gurgaon. He focuses on treating childhood cancers and blood disorders with a patient-centred approach.

• Specialises in paediatric haematology and oncology
• Manages complex cases of childhood leukaemia and lymphoma
• Practices at Fortis Memorial Research Institute in Gurgaon

Professor Kapil Kumar founded the robotic surgery department at the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute. He currently serves as the Director of Oncological Surgery at Fortis Gurgaon.

• Specialises in limb-sparing surgery for malignant tumours to preserve function and mobility
• Performs robotic-assisted procedures for prostate, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
• Consulted at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's premier cancer research and treatment centre
• Leads a multidisciplinary team for complex breast and thoracic oncology cases
• Trained at the prestigious Government Medical College Amritsar

Professor Ashok Vaid serves as Chairman of Medical and Paediatric Oncology at Medanta – one of India's premier cancer centres.

• Specialises in chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants for complex blood and solid tumours
• Completed residency at Tata Memorial Hospital – India's leading cancer institute
• Manages organ-specific cancers including oesophageal, leukaemia, and lymphoma cases
• Leads the haematology and bone marrow transplant division at Medanta The Medicity

Dr Nagender Sharma earned his medical oncology credentials from the prestigious Cancer Institute (WIA) in Chennai. He specialises in treating breast, lung, prostate, and colon cancers at Medanta Hospital.

• Treats solid tumours including oesophageal and musculoskeletal cancers
• Member of the American Head and Neck Society
• Specialised in managing complex cancers through targeted medical oncology
• Holds memberships with the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and the Society for Hematology and Stem Cells

Dr Rajeev Agarwal is a senior surgical oncologist at Medanta Hospital who pioneered the practice of organ-based cancer specialisation in northern India.

• Specialises in breast conservation surgery – removing the tumour while saving as much healthy tissue as possible
• Performs sentinel node biopsy to check if cancer has spread without removing all lymph nodes
• Focuses on breast reconstruction techniques following cancer treatment
• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and the Indian Society of Surgical Oncology
• Invited faculty member for international medical conferences including events at The Vatican

Professor Durgatosh Pandey is a leading surgical oncologist at Artemis Hospitals and a founding member of the Lung Cancer Consortium Asia.

• Specialises in breast-conserving surgery including lumpectomy to remove tumours while saving tissue
• Expert in treating lung and oesophageal cancers within regional specialist networks
• Serves as a trustee member of the Indian Co-operative Oncology Network
• Published clinical researcher and author of the science-based book A Peep into Void
• Manages complex oncology cases using surgical techniques for better recovery

Dr Shalabh Agrawal treats a full range of urological cancers at Artemis Hospitals within a team led by Professor S.V. Kotwal.

• Performs radical cystectomy and nephrectomy to remove bladder and kidney tumours
• Uses HoLEP and green laser surgery for precise, minimally invasive prostate care
• Manages paediatric tumours and complex reconstructive cases like pyeloplasty
• Specialises in testicular and penile cancer treatments using modern surgical techniques

Dr Pushpinder Gulia is a surgical oncologist at Fortis Gurgaon who lead a dedicated cancer surgery team for complex cases.

• Specialises in breast-conserving surgeries like lumpectomy to remove tumours with minimal tissue loss
• Performs mastectomy and complex reconstruction for breast cancer patients
• Expert in gastrointestinal and pancreatic surgeries including distal pancreatectomy
• Specialises in thyroid cancer procedures and subtotal thyroidectomy
• Uses minimally invasive surgical techniques for faster patient recovery times

Dr Gaurav Kharya is a leading paediatric haematologist-oncologist at Artemis Hospitals, specialising in life-saving bone marrow transplants for children and adolescents.

• Specialises in treating paediatric astrocytoma and glioma – types of brain tumours affecting young patients
• Manages adolescent osteosarcoma – a common bone cancer requiring highly specific care
• Expert in bone marrow transplantation – replacing damaged bone marrow with healthy stem cells to treat blood disorders
• Provides age-focused cancer care for children with complex haematologic and oncologic conditions

Dr Ajit Pai is a specialist surgical oncologist at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha. He focuses on the surgical management of complex gastrointestinal and gynaecological cancers.

• Specialises in oesophageal and gastric cancer surgeries
• Expert in treating colon, rectum, and small intestine tumours
• Performs oncogynecology procedures for uterine and cervical cancers
• Manages complex cases involving pancreatic cancer surgery
• Practices at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha in India

Dr Ramesh is the President of the Madras Urological Society and a leading specialist for urological cancers at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha.

• Treats complex bladder cancer and urological tumours
• Performs prostatectomy – surgical removal of the prostate to treat cancer
• Expert in TURP – a procedure to relieve urinary symptoms caused by prostate issues
• Member of the Society of Endourology for minimally invasive surgical techniques
• Published researcher in national and international peer-reviewed medical journals

Dr Sidharth Sahni is the specialist breast surgeon to the Australian High Commission in New Delhi. He leads complex breast cancer surgical cases at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha.

• Certified tutor at the Royal College of Surgeons in Edinburgh
• Member of EUSOMA – the European Society of Mastology
• Specialist surgeon to the American, Israeli, and Italian embassies
• Participates in international clinical trials for oncology research
• Invited speaker at global scientific conferences on breast health