Dr. Tapan Kumar Saikia
Cancer Treatment
45+
Years of Experience
About Dr. Tapan Kumar Saikia
Dr. Tapan Kumar Saikia is a highly reputed Medical Oncologist and Director of Oncology Sciences at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. He is a highly respected and experienced clinician with more than 35 years in the field of oncology, and has a strong passion for patient care, both in the field of haematological malignancies and solid tumours.
Professional Background
- Years of Practice: More than 35 years of experience in Medical Oncology.
- Education: MBBS and MD (Medicine) from Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh; trained in Medical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai (1981-1984).
- Previous Associations: Tata Memorial Hospital (faculty), Prince Aly Khan Hospital (2004-2022), Jaslok Hospital (2005-2012, on-going).
- Procedures & Specialisations: Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted Therapy, Hormonal Therapy, Blood Stem Cell Transplant, Lymphoma Management, Lung Cancer, Hepatobiliary Cancer, Liver Biopsy, PICC Line Repair.
Innovations & Contributions
- Research: Experienced investigator in investigator-initiated and pharma-sponsored clinical trials (Phase I – IV)
- Publications: 228 published works of research, more than 3300 citations (ResearchGate)
- Education: Participating in DNB (Medical Oncology) training and mentorship
- Pro Bono Work: Visiting Professor and Senior Consultant at State Cancer Institute (SCI), Gauhati Medical College, Assam — twice a month, free of charge.
- Award: Winner of Assam's highest civilian honour ‘Asom Baibhav' for his work in cancer awareness and early detection in the northeast region of the country
- Social Impact: Patron of Deepshikha Foundation and actively supports NGO's for cancer patients throughout the country
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Awards
- • Assam Baibhav
- • Journalist Kamala Saikia Memorial National Award
Director, Oncology Sciences
2022 - Present
Head of Department - Medical Oncology
2004 - 2022
Faculty / Consultant Medical Oncology
1981 - 2012
Performed by Dr. Tapan Kumar Saikia
Cancer Treatment
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Dr. Tapan Kumar Saikia
Tapan Kumar Saikia has been practicing medicine since 1985, giving them over 40 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Senior Medical Oncologist and have built a focused career in medical oncologist.
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Dr. Tapan Kumar Saikia
Tapan Kumar Saikia has been practicing medicine since 1985, giving them over 40 years of clinical experience. They currently serve as Senior Medical Oncologist and have built a focused career in medical oncologist.
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