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  • Dr. K.S Gopinath

    Surgical Oncologist
    Practices at HCG Cancer Centre, Double Road, Bangalore
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    Surgical Oncologist

    Experience : 46 years
    Education: MBBS, MS - General Surgery
    Trained at University Of Bombay
      • Senior Surgical Oncologist In HCG Cancer Centre, Double Road
      • Super-specialized in Laparoscopic surgery
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      • Dr. K.S. Gopinath is a surgical oncologist who performs cancer surgeries for all types of cancer
      • He is known for laparoscopic surgery for breast, head and neck, colon, rectum and other gastro intestinal cancers
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Murali Subramanian

    Senior Medical Oncologist
    Practices at HCG Day Care
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    Medical Oncologist

    Experience : 21 years
    Education: MBBS MD (General Medicine) DM ( Medical Oncology)
    Trained at Gujarat Cancer Research Institute
      • Currently practicing as Senior Medical Oncologist in HCG Daycare Cancer Centre
      • His area of expertise lies in the medical management of all types of cancers.
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      • He has a vast experience in all medical oncology treatments including Chemotherapy for Solid tumors, Lymphomas and Leukemias
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Saurabha Kumar

    Senior Radiation Oncologist
    Practices at NH Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre
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    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 15 years
    Education:
    Trained at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
      • Currently practicing as Radiation Oncologist in NH Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre
      • Ideal starting point for all CNS cancers (brain and spinal cord). If surgery is required, radiation oncologists will collaborate with neurosurgeons to plan the treatment.
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      • Experienced in all radiation therapy techniques for all body sites
      • Trained in several modern conformal radiation therapy techniques (3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, etc.)
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Avinash H.U

    Assistant Professor
    Practices at St. John's Hospital
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    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 11 years
    Education: MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology)
    Trained at Ramaiah hospital
      • Currently works as Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at St. Johns Hospital, Bangalore
      • Special interest in Brachytherapy and Advanced RT technology
      • Special focus on Gynecologic cancers, Genitourinary cancers, Gastrointestinal cancers.
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      • Has been trained in Ramaiah hospital, a large cancer center with high cancer cases which exposes doctors to a wide range of cancers
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Kumara Swamy

    Senior Consultant & Head - Radiation Oncology
    Practices at Aster CMI Hospital
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    Has advanced training as super-specialist in cancer

    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 40 years
    Education: MBBS, DMRT, MD, DNB (Radiation Oncology)
    Trained at Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute, Bangalore
      • Currently heads the Radiation Oncology department at Aster CMI Hospital, Bangalore
      • Radiation Oncologists are the required for most cancers at all stages for radiation therapy treatment. Especially important for brain cancers.
      • Has experience in all advanced radiation therapy techniques. Trained in international universities (USA and Germany) between 1998 - 2015
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      • Published several scientific papers on breast cancer, cervical cancer, head and neck cancers, CNS cancers (brain and spinal cord), prostate cancer. Research oriented doctors are continuously upgrading their knowledge of advancements in cancer therapy
      • Over 30 years of practical clinical experience in the field, he serves as mentor and professor in field of radiation oncology. He has kept abreast with advancements by continuous training from international universities.
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Mathangi J.

    Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncologist
    Practices at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital
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    Has advanced training as super-specialist in cancer

    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 15 years
    Education: MBBS, DMRT, DNB Radiation Oncology
    Trained at Apollo Hospital, Chennai
      • Currently works as the Radiation Oncologist at BGS Hospitals, Kengeri, Bangalore.
      • Radiation Oncologists are the required for most cancers at all stages for radiation therapy treatment. Especially important for brain cancers.
      • Responsible for installing Asia Pacifics first TrueBeam STx machine, an advanced radiotherapy machine model.
      • Has experience in advanced radiation therapy techniques - external beam radiation therapy, Brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery (for brain tumor) etc.
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      • Doctor has been trained at high-volume cancer centers, especially those with advanced radiation therapy equipment. High-volume centers provide vast exposure to cancer cases.
      • Doctor has international exposure and training across many European countries. These associations often help in bringing best practices from developed countries into clinical practice here.
      • Has published research in international and national journals. Research is a way to continuously build knowledge in a domain.
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. N K Venkataramana

    Senior Consultant Neuro Oncology
    Practices at Cytecare Hospital
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    Has advanced training as super-specialist in cancer

    Surgical Oncologist

    Experience : 39 years
    Education: MBBS, M,Ch (Neurosurgery)
    Trained at NIMHANS
      • Currently practices as Senior Oncology Neurosurgeon in Cytecare Hospital
      • His areas of expertise are brain and spinal cord cancers
      • Trained on endoscopic surgery, Micro-neurosurgery and radiosurgery - advanced techniques used to treat neurological cancer
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      • Trained at NIMHANS, Karnatakas most reputed neurosciences institute
      • Senior neurosurgeon who founded two centers of excellence for neuro care in Karnataka
      • Has advanced training from Japan and Germany, required to perform complex treatment of brain cancer
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Nirmala Srikantia

    Professor and Head, Radiation Oncology
    Practices at St. John's Hospital
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    Has advanced training as super-specialist in cancer

    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 35 years
    Education: MBBS, MD
    Trained at Kidwai Cancer Center
      • Currently works as the HOD of Radiation Oncology department of St. Johns Medical College and Hospital
      • Radiation Oncologists are the required for most cancers at all stages for radiation therapy treatment. Especially important for brain cancers. Has extensive experience in all advanced radiation therapy techniques. Special interest in breast cancer and using radiation therapy for palliative care.
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      • Senior oncologist and HOD of Radiation Oncology dept. in St. Johns Hospital, Bangalore.
      • Has been trained in Kidwai hospital and served in large tertiary care cancer hospitals such as Ramaiah. Her experience has exposed her to wide range of cancer cases.
      • Received advanced training from international institutes in Italy and Denmark.
      • Published over 22 research papers in the field of cancer in international and national journals, hence continuously updates her knowledge.
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Praveen K.S

    Neurosurgeon
    Practices at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital
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    Has advanced training as super-specialist in cancer

    Surgical Oncologist

    Experience : 19 years
    Education: MBBS, DNB (General Surgery), MCh. (Neurosurgery)
    Trained at NIMHANS, Bangalore
      • Currently practicing as Neurosurgeon at Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital, Bangalore
      • Experienced in treatment for CNS (Brain & Spinal Cord) cancers
      • Neurosurgeons are required to collaborate with oncologists for treatment of brain/spinal cord cancer cases.
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      • Trained at one of the most reputed institutes in India - NIMHANS.
      • Experienced in complex surgeries required to treat brain and spinal cord cancers.
      • Performs Awake Craniotomy - a type rare neurosurgical procedure performed on the brain while the patient is awake and alert.
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Sandeep Mazumder

    Associate Professor, Radiation Oncology
    Practices at St. John's Hospital
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    Has advanced training as super-specialist in cancer

    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 14 years
    Education: MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology)
    Trained at AIIMS
      • Currently works as the Associate Professor for Radiation Oncology at St. Johns Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore
      • Has special training in radiation therapy technique for lung cancer from Amsterdam, Netherlands
      • Special areas of interest include Head and Neck cancers
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      • Has been trained in AIIMS hospital and served in large tertiary care cancer hospitals. Has experience from high case load centres.
      • Received advanced training for lung cancer RT technique from international institute in Amsterdam
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Sanjiv Sharma

    Consultant, Radiotherapy
    Practices at Manipal Hospital
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    Has advanced training as super-specialist in cancer

    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 36 years
    Education: MBBS, MD (Radiotherapy), DNB
    Trained at PGI Chandigarh
      • Currently practicing as Radiation Oncologist in Manipal Hospital
      • Ideal starting point for all CNS cancers (brain and spinal cord). If surgery is required, radiation oncologists will collaborate with neurosurgeons to plan the treatment.
    DCode Care Expert Analysis
      • Experienced in all radiation therapy techniques for all body sites
      • Trained in several modern conformal radiation therapy techniques (3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, etc.). Taken extensive training from international cancer centers in the USA and UK between 1990 and 2008.
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. T. Surendra.Reddy

    Consultant, Radiation Oncologist
    Practices at BGS Global Gleneagles Hospital
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    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 13 years
    Education: MBBD, MD, DNB Radiation Oncology
    Trained at Bangalore Institution of Oncology, Bangalore
      • Currently works as the Radiation Oncologist at BGS Hospitals, Kengeri, Bangalore.
      • Radiation Oncologists are the required for most cancers at all stages for radiation therapy treatment. Especially important for brain cancers.
      • Has experience in advanced radiation therapy techniques - external beam radiation therapy, Brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery (for brain tumor) etc.
      • Attended training workshop on Brachytherapy at Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore in 2011; workshop on Evidence based management - Urological cancer at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai in 2011.
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      • Information about advanced training and scientific publications not available
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Vikram Maiya.M.

    Consultant - Radiation Oncology
    Practices at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
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    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 19 years
    Education: MBBS, DMRT, MD (Radiotherapy)
    Trained at CMC Vellore
      • Currently serves as Radiation oncologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
      • Radiation Oncologists are the required for most cancers at all stages for radiation therapy treatment. Especially important for brain cancers.
      • Has experience in all advanced radiation therapy techniques.
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      • Published several scientific papers on breast cancer, head and neck cancers, prostate cancer and others. Research oriented doctors are continuously upgrading their knowledge of advancements in cancer therapy
      • Trained at CMC Vellore, a busy comprehensive cancer centre. Doctors practicing in such centres have exposure to large volumes of cancer cases to build experience.
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Murali Subramanian

    Senior Medical Oncologist
    Practices at HCG Day Care
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    Medical Oncologist

    Experience : 21 years
    Education: MBBS MD (General Medicine) DM ( Medical Oncology)
    Trained at Gujarat Cancer Research Institute
      • Currently practicing as Senior Medical Oncologist in HCG Daycare Cancer Centre
      • His area of expertise lies in the medical management of all types of cancers.
    DCode Care Expert Analysis
      • He has a vast experience in all medical oncology treatments including Chemotherapy for Solid tumors, Lymphomas and Leukemias
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Saurabha Kumar

    Senior Radiation Oncologist
    Practices at NH Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre
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    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 15 years
    Education:
    Trained at Kasturba Medical College, Manipal
      • Currently practicing as Radiation Oncologist in NH Mazumdar Shaw Medical Centre
      • Ideal starting point for all CNS cancers (brain and spinal cord). If surgery is required, radiation oncologists will collaborate with neurosurgeons to plan the treatment.
    DCode Care Expert Analysis
      • Experienced in all radiation therapy techniques for all body sites
      • Trained in several modern conformal radiation therapy techniques (3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, etc.)
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Mathangi J.

    Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncologist
    Practices at BGS Gleneagles Global Hospital
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    Has advanced training as super-specialist in cancer

    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 15 years
    Education: MBBS, DMRT, DNB Radiation Oncology
    Trained at Apollo Hospital, Chennai
      • Currently works as the Radiation Oncologist at BGS Hospitals, Kengeri, Bangalore.
      • Radiation Oncologists are the required for most cancers at all stages for radiation therapy treatment. Especially important for brain cancers.
      • Responsible for installing Asia Pacifics first TrueBeam STx machine, an advanced radiotherapy machine model.
      • Has experience in advanced radiation therapy techniques - external beam radiation therapy, Brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery (for brain tumor) etc.
    DCode Care Expert Analysis
      • Doctor has been trained at high-volume cancer centers, especially those with advanced radiation therapy equipment. High-volume centers provide vast exposure to cancer cases.
      • Doctor has international exposure and training across many European countries. These associations often help in bringing best practices from developed countries into clinical practice here.
      • Has published research in international and national journals. Research is a way to continuously build knowledge in a domain.
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Sanjiv Sharma

    Consultant, Radiotherapy
    Practices at Manipal Hospital
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    certificate
    Has advanced training as super-specialist in cancer

    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 36 years
    Education: MBBS, MD (Radiotherapy), DNB
    Trained at PGI Chandigarh
      • Currently practicing as Radiation Oncologist in Manipal Hospital
      • Ideal starting point for all CNS cancers (brain and spinal cord). If surgery is required, radiation oncologists will collaborate with neurosurgeons to plan the treatment.
    DCode Care Expert Analysis
      • Experienced in all radiation therapy techniques for all body sites
      • Trained in several modern conformal radiation therapy techniques (3D CRT, IMRT, IGRT, SRS, etc.). Taken extensive training from international cancer centers in the USA and UK between 1990 and 2008.
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Vikram Maiya.M.

    Consultant - Radiation Oncology
    Practices at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
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    Radiation Oncologist

    Experience : 19 years
    Education: MBBS, DMRT, MD (Radiotherapy)
    Trained at CMC Vellore
      • Currently serves as Radiation oncologist at Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road
      • Radiation Oncologists are the required for most cancers at all stages for radiation therapy treatment. Especially important for brain cancers.
      • Has experience in all advanced radiation therapy techniques.
    DCode Care Expert Analysis
      • Published several scientific papers on breast cancer, head and neck cancers, prostate cancer and others. Research oriented doctors are continuously upgrading their knowledge of advancements in cancer therapy
      • Trained at CMC Vellore, a busy comprehensive cancer centre. Doctors practicing in such centres have exposure to large volumes of cancer cases to build experience.
    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

  • Dr. Vivek Belatur

    SENIOR CONSULTANT, MEDICAL ONCOLOGY
    Practices at Fortis Cancer Institute
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    Medical Oncologist

    Experience : 25 years
    Education: MBBS, DM - Medical Oncology
    Trained at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology
      • Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology and Hemato-oncology at Fortis Cancer Institute, Bangalore
      • Has a special focus on Autologous, Allogeneic and BMT. He has extensive experience in immunotherapy, targeted therapy and in molecular genetics based treatments.
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      - Dr. Vivek is a senior consultant in the Medical Oncology department in Fortis Cancer Institute

      - Specializes in Hemato Oncology with Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplants, Immunotherapy, Clinical Trials

      - Special interest in immunotherapy, targeted therapy and in molecular genetics based treatments.

    If you are not sure, contact our cancer experts to find you the most experienced oncologist for your case.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is cancer in the brain curable?

The cure for brain cancer depend on the type of tumor, location of the tumor in the brain and how it responds to the treatment Benign tumors are curable while the malignant tumors may not be 100% curable and tend to come back after completion of the treatment

What are the symptoms of end stage brain cancer?

The symptoms of end stage brain cancer/ tumor includes confusion, delirium, hallucinations, invlountary movements, loss of vision, loss of appetite, memory loss etc

Are brain cancer and brain tumor the same?

All brain cancers are tumors, but not all brain tumors are cancerous. Non-cancerous brain tumors are called Benign brain tumors. Benign brain tumors typically grow slowly, have distinct borders and rarely spread.

Is brain cancer genetic?

Chances are very rare for brain cancer to run in families. Brain cancer etiology is not known but quite commonly seen in patients who were exposed to high dose of ionizing radiation.

When does brain cancer spreads to spine?

When brain tumor spreads to other parts of the body, it is called metastatic brain cancer. The treatment and prognosis for metastatic brain tumors varies in different individuals depending on their specific cases.

Can brain cancre occur without tumor?

All brain tumors are not cancerous, but all brain cancers are tumors. Benign tumors does not generally spread while cancerous tumirs tend to spread to other parts of the body.

Can you feel cancer in your brain?

In early stages the tumor might be small to show any visible symptoms. But as the tumor grows , it can put pressure on nerves and brain that may lead to symptoms like headache, disorientation, dizziness etc.

Which is the best hospital for brain cancer treatment in bangalore?

The best hospital in banglore for brain tumor are 1. Fortis Cancer Institute, Bannerghatta Road 2. Manipal Cancer Institute, Old Airport Road 3. NIMHANS, Hosur Road

What is the cost for brain cancer treatment in bangalore

The cost of brain cancer treatment depends on the treatment plan for the specific case. Average range of brain tumor surgeries range from Rs 2,00,000 onwards Average range of chemotherpay starts from Rs 15k onwards Average range of RT range from Rs 1,00,000 onwards

When should you go to the hospital for brain cancer?

Brain Cancer is one of the most aggressive type of cancer that tends to spread very quickly. Hence it is always advised to start the treatment as soon as the tumor is diagnosed