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