Here are ten notable oncologists practicing in the state
Maharashtra is home to several esteemed oncologists who have made significant contributions to cancer treatment and research.
1. Dr. Suresh H. Advani
Dr. Suresh H. Advani is a distinguished medical, pediatric, and hemato-oncologist with over 43 years of experience. He has been honored with the Padma Bhushan in 2012 and the Padma Shri in 2002 by the Government of India. Dr. Advani is renowned for his expertise in bone marrow transplantation and has been a pioneer in hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in India. He practices at Jaslok Hospital in Mumbai.
2. Dr. Ramakant Deshpande
With nearly 35 years of experience in surgical oncology, Dr. Ramakant Deshpande is a consulting oncologist at Lilavati Hospital and Research Center in Mumbai. He completed his training at Tata Memorial Hospital and further honed his skills at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre in New York. Dr. Deshpande specializes in thoracic oncology, focusing on cancers of the lungs and esophagus, and has a keen interest in pediatric cancers.
3. Dr. Shishir Shetty
Dr. Shishir Shetty is a renowned surgical oncologist with over 15 years of clinical experience. He was the first qualified surgical oncologist from Tata Memorial Hospital and has performed approximately 7,500 cancer surgeries in Navi Mumbai and the Raigad District. His areas of specialization include minimally invasive cancer surgery, complex thoracic and hepato-biliary surgery, and organ-preserving surgeries for breast and head & neck cancers. Dr. Shetty is the Director of the Oncology department at Fortis Hiranandani Hospital in Vashi.
4. Dr. Boman Nariman Dhabhar
Dr. Boman Nariman Dhabhar is a well-known medical oncologist in Mumbai with over 31 years of experience. He holds an MD in Internal Medicine from Mumbai University and has been addressing complex cancer cases throughout his career. Dr. Dhabhar practices at Fortis Hospital in Mulund, Mumbai.
5. Dr. Hemant B. Tongaonkar
Dr. Hemant B. Tongaonkar is a renowned surgical oncologist with over 36 years of experience. He serves as the Director at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital in Mumbai. Dr. Tongaonkar is highly regarded for his expertise and contributions to the field of surgical oncology.
6. Dr. Aniruddha Vidyadhar Kulkarni
Dr. Aniruddha Vidyadhar Kulkarni is the Director of the Nanavati Max Institute of Cancer Care in Mumbai. He specializes in vascular and interventional radiology and leads the Gastrointestinal Cancer Program. With 27 years of experience, Dr. Kulkarni has significantly advanced cancer care and radiology.
7. Dr. Satish Rao
Dr. Satish Rao is a consultant surgical oncologist with 25 years of experience. He is associated with SL Raheja Hospital in Mumbai and specializes in head and neck surgery, laser surgery, and breast cancer treatment.
8. Dr. Tanveer Abdul Majeed
Dr. Tanveer Abdul Majeed is a surgical oncologist with over 25 years of experience. He completed his MBBS from Karnataka University and MS in General Surgery from the University of Mumbai. Dr. Majeed practices at Apollo Cancer Institute in Mumbai.
9. Dr. Meghal Sanghavi
Dr. Meghal Sanghavi is an experienced oncosurgeon at Wockhardt Hospitals in Mumbai. With 22 years of experience, she has a keen interest in treating gynecological malignancies, including ovarian, endometrial, and cervical cancers, as well as colorectal, head and neck, and breast malignancies.
10. Dr. Nilesh Lokeshwar
Dr. Nilesh Lokeshwar is among the top medical oncologists in Mumbai, with 22 years of experience. He completed his MBBS from the University of Mumbai, MD in Oncology from Jagadguru Jayadeva Murugarajendra Medical College, and DM in Medical Oncology from AIIMS, New Delhi. Dr. Lokeshwar practices at Om Navjeevan Hospital in Khargar, Shushrush Citizens Co-operative Hospital in Dadar, and Mamata Hospital in Dombivali.
These esteemed oncologists have significantly contributed to cancer care in Maharashtra, offering specialized treatments and advancing medical research in their respective fields.