Best Rectal Cancer Doctors in India for Australians

Professor Lalit Banswal has performed over 10,000 major surgeries and specialises in keyhole techniques for bowel and rectal cancers.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the Tata Medical Centre – a leading Indian cancer institute
• Specialises in minimally invasive surgery for smaller incisions and faster recovery
• Served as Assistant Professor at the State Cancer Institute training future oncologists
• Lead investigator for clinical research into gastrointestinal cancer treatments
• Focuses on ethical care and patient-friendly surgical outcomes

Dr Shruti Kate trained at the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital, where she served as a consultant in the medical oncology department.

• Treats advanced rectal cancer using immunotherapy to trigger the immune system against tumours
• Specialises in metronomic therapy, which uses low-dose frequent chemotherapy to reduce side effects
• Member of the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Received awards from the World Conference on Lung Cancer for her clinical research
• Handled complex solid tumours at Delhi's top medical colleges

Dr Chaitainya Borde has managed over 30,000 PET-CT scans, providing essential diagnostic precision for patients at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Specialises in nuclear medicine for detecting and staging rectal tumours
• Expert in PET-CT scans to track treatment response and spread
• Uses Lu-177 radionuclide therapies – targeted radiation that attacks cancer cells directly
• Published research contributor in major medical journals regarding nuclear imaging

Professor Sridhar P.S. is a senior radiation oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre with double board certifications in radiotherapy. He focuses on precise tumour targeting to treat cancers of the lower gastrointestinal tract.

• Holds a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy for cancer management
• Member of the Association of Radiation Oncology of India
• Uses focused radiation to shrink rectal tumours before surgery
• Collaborates with the Society for Neuro-Oncology on complex cases
• Trained at Banaras Hindu University in specialist cancer care

Professor Raj Nagarkar has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and holds a prestigious fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh.

• Trained in surgical oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital – a world-leading cancer research centre
• Specialises in precise surgical removal of tumours to improve long-term recovery
• Leads clinical trials for new cancer therapies as a principal investigator
• Teaches surgical oncology to senior specialists at Maharashtra University of Health Sciences

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre. He presents his gastrointestinal research to the American Society of Clinical Oncology.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Uses molecular profiling to tailor treatment plans for digestive system tumours
• Completed medical oncology training at the prestigious Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Practises at a dedicated oncology centre with international clinical trial access

Sarat Chandra P is a dedicated medical oncologist at Manipal Hospitals, one of India's largest and most respected healthcare networks.

• Specialises in medical oncology for the treatment of solid tumours
• Part of a multidisciplinary team at a JCI-accredited facility
• Focuses on precision-based medicine for cancer management