Where does Dr. Ramakant Deshpande practice?

Dr. Ramakant Deshpande practices at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai

What is the specialty of Dr. Ramakant Deshpande ?

Dr. Ramakant Deshpande specialty is Surgical Oncologist

What is the experience of Dr. Ramakant Deshpande ?

Dr. Ramakant Deshpande is Surgical Oncologist with 30 years of experience.

What does a surgical oncologist do?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer.

What are the typical symptoms of cancer?

There may be Change in bowel or bladder habit, sore that does not heal, Unusual bleeding or discharge, Thickening or lump in the breast or elsewhere, Indigestion or difficulty in swallowing, Obvious change in a wart or mole and hoarseness in voice.

Which tests/ investigations are generally required by the surgical oncologist?

Investigations like Polymerase chain reaction, IHC, CT, MRI, nuclear medicine, positron emission tomography (PET) and ultrasound are required.

What is the difference between the surgical and clincal radiologist?

A surgical oncologist removes the tumor and nearby tissue during surgery and also performs certain types of biopsies to help diagnose cancer whereas a clinical radiologist is a specialist doctor who is trained to read and interpret medical images in order to diagnose, treat and monitor diseases.

Can a surgical oncologist treat breast cancer?

Yes, they can treat the cases of breast cancer successfully.

Dr. Ramakant Deshpande , Surgical Oncologist in Mumbai, India - Appointment

About Dr. Ramakant Deshpande

Dr. Ramakant Deshpande is a Surgical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience.
His expertise lies in the management of Esophageal, Lung, Chest wall, Mediastinal, Pediatric tumor, and Thoracoscopy / Robotic Surgery.
He was the first person to introduce Thoracoscopic Surgery at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.
After completing his MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, he completed his MS from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and earned higher qualifications such as FICS, DHA, and FAIS.
Dr. Deshpande received many awards and recognitions for his contributions to the medical field.
He was honored with Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Government of India, in 2014.
He received the Game Changers Award by The HR Club on 7 February 2015.
He also has several publications in various national and international journals.
He is credited with more than 50 publications, both books and articles published in international journals.
He has written chapters in various books and the Textbook of Cancer, published by the National Book Trust.

Hospital

Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai

Location

Mumbai, India

Special Interest

Thoracic Cancer, Breast Cancer, GI & HPB Cancer, Robotic & Minimally Invasive, Surgical Oncology

List Of Treatments

Ovarian Cancer Surgery
Prostate Cancer-Surgical
Small Intestine Cancer Treatment
Oral Cancer - Surgical
Bone Marrow Cancer
Cancer Treatment
Breast Conservation Surgery - BCS
Breast Lumpectomy
HIPEC
Parathyroidectomy
Lobectomy
Completion Thyroidectomy

Dr. Ramakant Deshpande

Surgical Oncologist

Consultant

MBBS, MS,

Works at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai

30 years of experience

About Dr. Ramakant Deshpande

Hospital

Location

Special Interest

List Of Treatments

Work Experience of Dr. Ramakant Deshpande