Dr. Ramakanta Deshpande
Cancer Treatment
44+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Ramakanta Deshpande
Dr. Ramakant Deshpande is a senior Consultant in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. He has more than 30 years of experience in cancer surgery, and is highly regarded as one of the top thoracic surgical oncologists in India. His patient-centred and calm approach and extensive experience make him a reliable name in the complicated cancer care.
Professional Background
- Years of Practice: 30+ years
- Qualifications: M.B.B.S. (Karnataka Medical College), M.S. - General Surgery (Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai), FICS, FAIS, DHA.
- Previous Roles: Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai: Chief of Thoracic & Paediatric Surgical Services; Kidwai Institute of Oncology, Bangalore: Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology.
Innovations & Contributions
- Father of Thoracoscopic Surgery: at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai - one of the first in the country to implement this minimally invasive method of treating thoracic cancers.
- Founded the Department of Thoracic Oncology: at Kidwai Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
- Padma Shri Awardee (2014): -- awarded the fourth highest civilian award by Government of India in recognition of outstanding contribution in medicine.
- Publications: Multiple research papers in national and international medical journals
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Awards
- • Padma Shri
- • Game Changers Award
- • Saraswat Bhushan Award
Consultant, Surgical Oncology
2014 - Present
Executive Chairman
2002 - Present
Chief of Thoracic & Paediatric Surgical Services
1985 - 2002
Performed by Dr. Ramakanta Deshpande
Cancer Treatment
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Dr. Ramakanta Deshpande
Ramakanta Deshpande has been practicing medicine since 1990, giving them over 35 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Senior GI Surgical Oncologist and have built a focused career in surgical oncologist and gi surgeon.
Dr. Ramakanta Deshpande
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Dr. Ramakanta Deshpande
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Dr. Ramakanta Deshpande
Ramakanta Deshpande has been practicing medicine since 1990, giving them over 35 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Senior GI Surgical Oncologist and have built a focused career in surgical oncologist and gi surgeon.
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