Best Cancer Doctors in Chennai

With over 40 years of experience, Dr. Shyam Shrivastava is one of Mumbai’s most respected Radiation Oncologists. He specialises in modern radiotherapy techniques, including intensity-modulated and image-guided radiation therapies, and has successfully treated thousands of patients.

Why Choose Dr. Shrivastava?

• Extensive Experience: Dr. Shrivastava has been in the field of Radiation Oncology for over 40 years, treating thousands of cancer patients.
• Expertise in Modern Radiotherapy: He is recognised as an expert in modern radiotherapy practice using state-of-the-art modalities, including IMRT, IGRT, stereotactic radiation, SBRT, image-guided brachytherapy & intraoperative brachytherapy.
• National & International Leadership: Dr. Shrivastava occupies a leadership position in many cancer organisations nationally and internationally, including having served as President of Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, Indian Association of Hyperthermia in Medicine, and Federation of Asian Organisations for Radiation Oncology.

• Dr Mayil Vahanan Natarajan is one of the highly experienced Orthopedic Surgeons possessing more than 43 years of experience.
• He is extensively trained in Bone Cancer Treatment, Correction of Deformities, Herniated Disc, Functional Orthopedics, and Skeletal Muscle Therapy.
• He is the seventh Vice-Chancellor of The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Guindy, Chennai. 
• In 1988, he introduced the concept of Limb Salvage Surgery by Custom Mega Prosthesis.
• He has a key role in establishing Orthopaedic Oncology as a Sub-Specialty in Orthopaedic Surgery in India.
• He is well-known to have performed 1700 cases of Custom Mega Prosthesis which is the largest number by a single surgeon across the globe.
• He is the first Indian surgeon as the  President of the Asia Pacific Musculoskeletal Tumour Society.
• He has been privileged with various awards and recognitions. 

• Dr. Rajendran B is a radiation oncologist with 28+ years of experience. 
• He is a first Oncologist to do Radiosurgery in Northern Malaysia and certificate of Merit as Best Doctor of Dept of Radiation Oncology.
• He is a member of Malaysian Oncological Society, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India and Malaysian Medical Association.
• He has completed MBBS from Karnataka Medical College; DMRT from Bangalore Medical College and Research Institute and MD from Kasturba Medical College, 1995.
• Dr. Rajendran has also attended many National & International Conferences.

• Dr. Sanjay Chandrasekar is a Radiation Oncologist with 26+ years of experience.
• He has received training in Cyberknife from USA and in radiation oncology from UK.
• He has completed MBBS from Madras University; Diploma in Medical Radiology & Electrology and MD from Madras Medical College.
• Dr. Chandrasekar is a member of Indian Medical Association, Cyberknife Society, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India and Indian Brachytherapy Society.

• Dr. Rathna Devi is a radiation oncologist with 23+ years of experience.
• She has bagged many accolades, including M. Jagadeesan Award and Young Radiation Oncology Award (Kerala).
• She is a member of European Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology, Cyberknife Society, Association of Medical Physicist of India, Association of Radiation Oncologists of India, Indian Radiological and Imaging Association, Independent Medical Practitioners Association of India, Indian Society of Neuro Oncology and Indian Medical Association.
• Dr. Devi completed MBBS from MS Ramaiah Medical College and Diploma in Radio Therapy from Madras Medical College.

• Dr Naveen Ravel is a well-known Medical Oncologist practicing for more than 33 years.
• He holds expertise in Nebulization, Breast Cancer Management, Chickenpox Treatment, etc.
• After completing MBBS in 1988, he pursued MD in General Medicine in 1992 followed by DM in Oncology in 2004. 
• He is a respected member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and ISMPU. 

• Dr. Rajaraman has been a Surgical Oncologist for the last 39 years and is one of the best in Chennai.
• His speciality interests include Robotic surgery, Laparoscopic surgery, Cytoreductive surgery and HIPEC along with treating a vast type of cancers like Breast cancer, Soft tissue and bone cancer, Gastrointestinal cancers, Hepatocellular Carcinoma Liver cancer, and Oral cancer to mention just a few.
• He completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from the Thanjavur Medical College, Thanjavur.
• After this, he did an MCh in Surgical Oncology from Cancer Institute Adhyar, Chennai.

• Dr. Jose Easow is a well-experienced Medical Oncologist with more than 24 years of experience.
• He holds extensive experience in Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation.
• He specializes in Chemotherapy, Endocrine therapy, Biological therapies, Positron Emission Tomography, and Computed Axial Tomography.
• He is a member of the Indian Medical Association.

• Dr. Mahadev P is a radiation oncologist with 25+ years of experience.
• He has played a major role in starting the Diplomate of National Board course in Radiotherapy in 2005.
• He completed MBBS from MGM Medical College, DMRT from Muthulakshmi College of Oncological Sciences, DNB from Madras University, MD from Muthulakshmi College of Oncological Sciences and UICC Fellowship from Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. 
• After getting trained in Australia, he started Prostate brachytherapy at Apollo Specialty Cancer Hospital.
• Dr. Mahadev is also trained in Cyberknife radiosurgery – the only system in the world to treat tumors in the body with sub-millimeter accuracy.

• Dr. Sankar Srinivasan is a medical Oncologist with 28+ years of experience.
• With expertise in the treatment and diagnosis of oral cancers, he was placed in top 3% in medical school board certified in Internal medicine, placed in top 10% in the Hematology boards, recipient of the American cancer society fellow award Ohio and Best Motor award by residents during fellowship.
• He is a member of American College of Physicians, American Society of Clinical Oncology and the Tamil Nadu Medical Council.
• He has completed MBBS, MD and AB at Wayne State University, Detroit.

• Dr.S. Gurumurthy is a Radiation Oncologist, based in Chennai with 20+ years of experience.
• His area of expertise lies in Cancer Screening (Preventive), Proton Therapy, Brachytherapy (Internal Radiation Therapy), External Beam Radiation for Prostate Cancer, Radiation for Breast Cancer.
• Dr. Gurumurthy is a highly qualified medical practitioner, having obtained degrees like MBBS, DMRT, and FCIP from reputed institutions of the country. Later, he did MRSH from London.
• The distinguished Oncologist has achieved a number of awards throughout his career like Sir A.Lakshmana Mudaliar Award in Oncology, State First in Oncology in 2001 and Gold medal in Oncology.
• He is the first Person in south India, to treat Brain Tumours by Interstitial Brain Implant using High dose rate Brach therapy and is one of the few doctors in India to have done Implant brachytherapy from head to foot. 

• Dr. S.D.Satish Nath is a Nuclear Medicine Physician, based in Chennai with extensive 29+ years of experience.
• He has completed his graduation from the University of Delhi, followed by a DNB in Nuclear Medicine from the National Board of Examination, New Delhi, and MNAMS in Nuclear Medicine from the prestigious National Academy of Medical Sciences.
• Dr. Nath is a member of the Tamil Nadu Medical Council, Indian Medical Association. He has many national and international publications under his credit and is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CDE's to talk about Nuclear Medicine.

• Dr. P Dhanashekar is a Surgical Oncologist, based in Chennai with 19+ years of experience.
• He has worked in some of the top-notch hospitals such as Recnac Oncology Clinic, Chennai, Apollo Medical Centre, Kotturpuram, Chennai, Apollo Speciality Cancer Hospital, Teynampet, Chennai.
• He completed MBBS from Madras Medical College, followed by MS in General Surgery from Dr. MGR Medical University and MCh in Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.
• He is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council, Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES).
• Some of the services provided by the doctor are Stem Cell Transplant, Giant Cell tumor Treatment, Hormone Therapy For Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer Treatment and Splenectomy, etc.

• As a Surgical Oncologist, Dr. P Dhanasekar has 19 years of experience in the medical field.
• He lends his experience in basic laparoscopic and endoscopic techniques.
• He is well trained in head & neck, thoracic, breast, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynaecology, soft tissue and paediatric oncological surgeries. 
• He had been involved in 40 transplants as a Junior Surgeon in the Renal transplant team in Aswene Soundra Hospitals and Research Centre, Chennai.
• In addition, he also assisted about 50 open-heart surgeries as a Junior Surgeon in the Cardio-Thoracic team in Moulana Hospitals, Perinthalmanna, Kerala.
• He is a Fellow of the Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (FIAGES) and a Fellow of the Association of Surgeon of India (FASI).
• Dr Dhanasekar is a Life Member of the Indian Medical Association (IMA), Association of Surgeons of India (ASI), and Indian Association of Gastro-Intestinal Endo Surgeons (IAGES).
• He also has some publications to his credit and presented his papers at various conferences.

• Dr. Rejiv Rajendranath is an eminent Medical Oncologist with 18+ years of experience.
• He is extensively trained in Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer, Head & Neck Surgery, Giant Cell Tumor Treatment, and many more.
• After completing medical school in 1999, he pursued MD in General Medicine in 2003 followed by DM in Oncology in 2007.
• He is a DNB qualified in Medical Oncology from the National Board of Examination.
• He is a respected member of the Indian Medical Association and Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO).
• He has been honored with various awards and recognitions.