Dr. C.S. Pramesh
Cancer Treatment
28+
Years of Experience
About Dr. C.S. Pramesh
Dr. C.S. Pramesh is one of the most trusted cancer surgeons in India and is a world renowned surgeon in oncology. He is the Director of Tata Memorial Hospital and Professor and Head of Thoracic Surgery at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai, one of the top cancer hospitals in Asia.
Professional Background
- Specialisation: Thoracic Surgical Oncology (surgical oncology of the lung and esophagus; minimally invasive surgery)
- Education: MBBS-Coimbatore Medical College; Post Graduate Surgical Training-Seth GS Medical College & KEM Hospital, Mumbai; MS, FRCS; Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Trials-London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, University of London
- Fellowship: Thoracic Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Centre
Innovations & Contributions
- National Cancer Grid (NCG): Founder of the biggest cancer network in India, which brings together almost 400 cancer centres nationwide, to ensure uniformity of cancer care and quality of cancer care to everyone in India
- Research: Over 300 peer-reviewed publications, abstracts and book chapters as Principal Investigator in multiple randomised trials of cancer screening, surgical techniques and neoadjuvant treatment of thoracic cancers.
- Global Leadership: Member of the Board of the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC); Member of the Board of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO); Advisory boards of WHO and ESMO.
- Award: Rachel Pearline Global Cancer Research Humanitarian Award by National Cancer Institute, USA
- Academic Roles: Visiting Professor, King's College London and Institute of Cancer Policy, King's Health Partners, London
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- • Rachel Pearline Global Cancer Research Humanitarian Award
- • Lifetime Achievement Award
- • 100 Most Influential People in Oncology
Director
2019 - Present
Professor and Head of Thoracic Surgery
2026 - Present
Visiting Professor
Performed by Dr. C.S. Pramesh
Cancer Treatment
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General Surgery
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Dr. C.S. Pramesh
C.S. Pramesh has been practicing medicine since 1998, giving them over 27 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Director, Tata Memorial Centre and have built a focused career in surgical oncologist and thoracic surgeon.
Dr. C.S. Pramesh
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Dr. C.S. Pramesh
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Dr. C.S. Pramesh
C.S. Pramesh has been practicing medicine since 1998, giving them over 27 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Director, Tata Memorial Centre and have built a focused career in surgical oncologist and thoracic surgeon.
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