Best Cancer Doctors in Chennai, India

• Dr. Rakesh Jalali is an internationally recognized Radiation Oncologist with an extensive experience of 27 years.
• He won the Top Radiation Oncologist Award for 3 consecutive years from 2014 to 2017.
• He established the TMH Neuro-Oncology group, which is reputed as the best such unit in India and is widely known around the world.
• He is the recipient of the Oncologist Award by Medscape in 2014.
• Dr. Rakesh Jalali did his MBBS from Government Medical College, Jammu (University of Jammu, India) in 1990.
• After that, he did MD in Radiation and Oncology in 1994 from the (PGIMER), Chandigarh, where he was awarded “Merit of First Order.”
• He was also a Senior Researcher at the Royal Marsden NHS Trust Academic Unit, London.
• He specializes in Radiation Therapy, Chemotherapy and solid cancers, Brachytherapy Proton therapy, and Stereotactic radiosurgery.
• He has contributed to more than 300 peer-reviewed publications at international level.
• He has research publications that include high-impact journals such as the Lancet, JAMA Oncology, Lancet Oncology, and JCO.
• He has multiple memberships in committees like Tata Memorial Hospital IRB, the American Society of Therapeutic Radiology & Oncology (ASTRO), the Association Of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI), the Society of Neuro-oncology (USA), and many more.

• Dr. Ponni Sivaprakasam is a renowned Pediatric Cancer Specialist with over 17 years of experience.
• Her areas of interest are pediatric oncology, hemato oncology, bone marrow transplant, and congenital disease management. 
• She specializes in phlebotomy cannulation, bone marrow aspirate, bone marrow trephine, accessing ommaya reservoir and administering chemotherapy, bone marrow harvest, lumbar puncture, and delivery of intrathecal chemotherapy.
• She completed her MBBS from the Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU) in 2000. She then moved to the United Kingdom and became a Member of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in 2006.
• The EBMT (European Blood and Marrow Transplantation) group also lists her as a JACIE inspector.
• She plays a crucial role in teaching juniors in the Pediatric Haemato-Oncology Fellowship Program.

• Dr. M. Suhail Ahmed is a recognised Surgical Oncologist with over 20 years of experience.
• His areas of specialization are in Head and Neck Tumor / Cancer Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Laparoscopic Appendicectomy, etc.
• He did MBBS from Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute (SRMC) Madras, India, in 2003, and DNB in Surgical oncology in 2019 and DNB in General Surgery in 2010 from National Board of Examination, India.
• He is a member in numerous associations like Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh, UK, World Association of Laparoscopic Surgeons, Society of American Gastroenterology and Endoscopic Surgery, World Association of Laparoscopic Surgery, Society of American Gastroenterology And Endoscopic Surgery, Texila American University, University of Dublin, California and Conferred Doctor of Sciences in The Specialty of Surgical Gastroenterology, Association of Surgeons of India, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, and American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO).

• Dr. M.Manickavasagam is a medical oncologist having more than 26 years of expertise.
• Services provided by him includes Breast Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, and many more.
• His educational qualifications includes a degree in MBBS, MD, and DM. 
• He is a member of the API (Association of Physicians of India), ISMPO (Indian Society of Medical & Pediatric Oncology), ESMO (European Society of Medical Oncology), and ASMO (American Society of Medical Oncology).
• Dr. M.Manickavasagam has publications in different journals.
• Dr. M.Manickavasagam is fluent in English, and Hindi.

• Dr. S. Siva Kumar is an eminent Medical Oncologist.
• He has an experience of more than 24 years in this field.
• He is an expert in diagnosing and treating many types of cancers, such as Blood Cancer, Breast Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, Gynae Oncology, Head and neck Cancer, Hepatobiliary Cancer, etc.
• Dr. Siva completed his MBBS in 1986 from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India, and his M.D. in General Medicine in 1991 from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.
• After this, he earned a D.M. in Medical Oncology in 1999 from Madras Medical College, Chennai, India.

• Dr. Anitha Ramesh is highly skilled and one of the best Medical Oncologists having 29+ years of experience in this field.
• She is adept in treating cancers by radiotherapy, targeted therapies like monoclonal antibodies and immunotherapies, removing tumors etc.
• Her areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Breast and Cervical cancers etc.
• She was Recipient of the “Realistic Award for Women 2018” for contributions in the field of Medicine Oncology.
• She received the 2019 “Style Business Award” as a women entrepreneur.
• She was awarded the prestigious 'IDEA “fellowship for being a promising cancer researcher by the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) in 2005.
• She was awarded Scholarships funded by Commonwealth / Nottingham for MSc Oncology at Nottingham University, United Kingdom (2002 -2003) and International Society of Pediatric Oncology in 2001, Australia.
• She was also bestowed with European Society of Medical Oncology grants/travel fellowships in 2002 and 2004 for 2 consecutive years.
• She is also involved in Clinical Trials as Principal Investigator and physician for the Sanofi Aventis trial and as FDA audited Investigator.
• She was designated as a Special fellow at the International Outreach Program at St Jude's Research Hospital, Memphis, USA in 2004.
• She is a distinguished speaker in Oncology with more than 500 national and international presentations in different academic forums. 
• She holds memberships of the International Society of Pediatric Oncology (SIOP), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), and European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• Dr. Anitha pursued MBBS (1992) from National Medical College, Calcutta University, MD Radiotherapy (1997) from Banaras Hindu University.

• Dr. Khader Hussain is a leading Surgical Oncologist with over 20 years of experience.
• He completed his MBBS from Al-Ameen Medical College in 1996. After that, he did DNB twice, once in General Surgery, National Board of Examinations, and the other in Surgical Oncology, National Board of Examinations, India.
• He has Fellowships from Thoracic Surgery (India) and General Thoracic Surgery (Shanghai Chest Hospital, Shanghai).
• His areas of expertise are VATS Tracheal resection & reconstruction and Double sleeve lung parenchymal preserving surgery.
• He is also a member of multiple associations: the Association of Surgeons of India, the Asian Society of Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgery, the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, the European Society of Thoracic Surgery, and the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery.
• He also published more than 25 articles in peer-reviewed reputed journals and contributed to books as chapters.

• Dr. Joseph Dominic is an established Medical Oncologist, practicing for the past 24 years.
• He has gained proficient skills and expertise in his field.
• He completed his MBBS from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1998, MD in General Medicine from Tamilnadu Dr. MGR Medical University in 2001, and DM in Oncology from All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 2006.
• His areas of expertise are Lung Cancer Treatment, Electrochemotherapy, Human Papilloma Virus - HPV, Chemotherapy and Tumor Resection & Reconstruction, etc.
• He is an active member of the Indian Medical Association.

Dr. Saravanan Periasamy is a distinguished Surgical Oncologist with over 25 years of expertise, dedicated to providing high-quality medical treatment. With a remarkable number of successful treatments, he has established a reputation for accuracy and quality in his field.

Why Choose Dr. Saravanan Periasamy?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 25+ years of experience and a significant number of successful cases, Dr. Periasamy has a proven track record in treating a wide range of cancers, including Blood Cancer, Oral Cancer, Breast Cancer, Oesophageal Cancer, head and neck cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancer, and Genitourinary Cancer.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is renowned for his proficiency in a wide range of oncological surgeries, including head and neck cancer surgery, complex and minimally invasive gynaecologic oncologic procedures, paediatric malignancies, thyroid surgeries, and gastrointestinal malignancies. His expertise extends to advanced laparoscopic procedures involving the oesophagus, stomach, liver, pancreas, and colorectal cancer.
• Pioneer in Minimally Invasive Oncology: Dr. Periasamy is a leader in a dedicated team that works to enhance minimally invasive surgical procedures in cancer, such as robotic-assisted operations, enabling patients to access more advanced treatment options.
• Leader in Comprehensive Cancer Care: He has extensive experience in various disciplines of Surgical Oncology, including head and neck oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Genitourinary, Musculoskeletal, and Gastrointestinal Oncology, providing comprehensive care across multiple cancer types.

• Dr. F. Abubacker Sulaiman is a Radiation Oncologist with more than 15 years of expertise.
• His radiology background includes radiological diagnosis, interventional procedures, academia, and clinical research.
• Dr. F. Abubacker earned his MBBS from Karnataka University in India in 2003, his MD in Radio-Diagnosis from Annamalai University in India in 2006, and European Diploma in Radiology (EDiR) from the European Society of Radiology in 2018.
• The doctor has planned and participated in academic events (CME programmes, conferences, and workshops), as well as presenting papers at national and international conferences and teaching programmes for postgraduate students.
• He possesses membership of national and international professional bodies such as ICRI(Indian College of Radiology and imaging), IRIA (Indian Radiology and Imaging Association), ESR(European Society of Radiology) and ESHIMT(European Society for Hybrid, Molecular and Translational imaging).
• Dr. F. Abubacker Sulaiman is fluent in English, and Hindi.

• Dr. Padmanaban is a Raddiation Oncologist having more than 21 years of expertise.
• Services provided by him includes Brachytherapy, Precision Radiation therapy techniques including IMRT, IGRT, VMAT/RapidArc, SRS, SRT, Pain and Palliative care, Preventive Oncology and cancer screening, Head & Neck, GI, GU, Breast, Pelvic and Thoracic Oncology, and many more.
• He earned his B.Sc. from A.M.Jain College in Chennai in 1983, his M.B.B.S from Stanley Medical College & Hospital in Chennai in 1989, and his M.D.Radiation Oncology from Madras Medical College in Chennai in 1997.
• Dr. Padmanaban is a member of the Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI), Indian brachytherapy Society (IBS), and Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPI).
• Dr. Padmanaban is fluent in English, Tamil, Hindi, Malayalam, Telugu, Bengali, Nepali and Urdu.

• Dr. Saritha Damodaran is a Radiation Oncologist with over 14 years of experience.
• Her expertise is in Breast Cancer Screening, Oral Cancer Treatment, Sinonasal Malignancies, Cancer Treatment, Hormone Therapy For Breast Cancer, etc.
• She did MBBS from The University Of Calcutta, India, in 1997.
• Later, She earned a Diploma in Radiotherapy in 2007 and an MD in Radiotherapy in 2010 from The Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University (TNMGRMU).