MIOT International Hospital, Chennai – India
About Dr. Prasad E
Dr. Prasad E is a Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist in Chennai with over 20 years of experience treating head and neck, breast, gynaecological, and gastrointestinal cancers. He is dual-trained in Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology, with international fellowships from the USA and an established record of national clinical-trial leadership.
- 20+ years of clinical and research experience in oncology
- Dual super-specialisation: MD Radiation Oncology and DM Medical Oncology
- International training at Texas Cancer Clinic and Long Beach Memorial Medical Centre, USA
- European Certification in Medical Oncology (ECMO) and ABS HDR Brachytherapy Fellowship
- Multiple national awards including Torrent Young Scholar Award and Padam Singh Award
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MIOT International, Chennai
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Stanley Medical College & Hospital, Chennai, India, 2004
- Diploma in Medical Radiology (DMRT) — Madras Medical College, Chennai, India, 2006
- MD (Radiation Oncology) — Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore, India, 2008
- DM (Medical Oncology) — Madras Medical College, Chennai, India, 2014
Fellowships & Special Training
- HDR Brachytherapy Training — Texas Cancer Clinic, San Antonio, USA, 2009
- Advanced Training in Radiation Oncology — The Thomas and Dorothy Leavey Radiation Oncology Centre and Long Beach Memorial Medical Centre, California, USA, 2010
- European Certification in Medical Oncology (ECMO)
- American Brachytherapy Society Resident HDR Fellowship, 2009
Certifications & Accreditations
- Tamil Nadu Medical Council Registration
- Member — American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
- Member — European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Member — American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Member — Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
- Member — Tamil Nadu Association of Medical and Paediatric Oncology
- Member — Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer & Thoracic Malignancies
- Gastrointestinal Cancer (Stomach, Colon, Rectum, Liver, Pancreas)
- Genitourinary Malignancies (Prostate, Bladder, Kidney, Testicular)
- Gynaecological Cancers (Cervix, Ovary, Uterus)
- Bone & Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin)
- Leukaemia
- Renal Cell Carcinoma
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
- Melanoma
Sub-specialties
- Medical Oncology & Systemic Therapy: Recognised Medical Oncologist specialist in Chennai for chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy in solid tumours — sought by international patients seeking the best Medical Oncology doctor in India.
- Clinical Trials & Translational Oncology: Lead investigator in multiple ICON and ASCO-aligned clinical trials, with a focus on novel chemotherapy regimens.
- Multidisciplinary Cancer Care: Integrates radiation oncology background with medical oncology for combined-modality treatment of head, neck, breast, and gynaecological cancers.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Chemotherapy (IV & Oral Regimens)
- Targeted Therapy (HER2, EGFR, ALK, BRAF, VEGF Inhibitors)
- Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1)
- Hormone Therapy for Breast and Prostate Cancer
- HDR Brachytherapy
- Concurrent Chemoradiation Therapy
- Tumour Marker Monitoring & Molecular Profiling
- Port-a-Cath Insertion for Chemotherapy
- Palliative Oncology & Symptom Management
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Prasad E can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Apollo Proton Cancer Centre / Apollo Hospitals Greams Road, Chennai, India — Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist & Lead (March 2023 – Present)
Past Affiliations
- MIOT Institute of Cancer Cure, MIOT International, Chennai, India — Head of the Department & Senior Medical Oncologist (July 2017 – March 2023)
- Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India — Consultant Medical Oncologist (Associate) (June 2016 – June 2017)
- CBCC Cancer Centre, Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Centre, Chennai, India — Consultant Medical Oncologist (September 2014 – June 2016)
- Apollo Specialty Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India — Consultant Radiation Oncologist (November 2010 – July 2011)
- Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital & Postgraduate Institute, Puducherry, India — Clinical Oncologist (Past)
Academic & Research Roles
- Lead Investigator — Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON) Clinical Trials
- Speaker — National & International Oncology Conferences (ASTRO, ESMO, ASCO, AROI)
Key Achievements
- 20+ years of clinical and research experience in medical and radiation oncology
- First-prize Best Thesis Award (₹50,000) at 21st ICON Conference, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
- Best Clinical Trial Proposal Award — 26th ICON Conference, Bangalore, 2012
- Bronze medal — Torrent Young Scholar Award 2014, National competition among DM Medical Oncology super-specialists
- International Travel Grant — International Gynecologic Cancer Society (IGCS), 2010
Awards & Recognitions
National & International Awards
- Torrent Young Scholar Award 2014 — Best Oral Presentation, all-India DM Medical Oncology super-specialists, Ahmedabad
- Bronze Medal — Torrent Young Scholar Award 2014, National Talent Competition
- Best Clinical Trial Proposal Award — 26th ICON Conference, Bangalore, 2012
- First Prize, Best Thesis Presentation (₹50,000) — 21st ICON Conference, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2009
- International Grant — 50th Annual Meeting of ASTRO, Boston, USA, 2008
- American Brachytherapy Society Resident HDR Fellowship, 2009
- Dr. Padam Singh Award — Best Paper, AROI 7th State Conference, Madurai, 2005
- Kishore Vyaganik Protshahik Yojna (KVPY) Scholarship — ICMR, New Delhi, 2000
Professional Memberships
- American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
- Tamil Nadu Association of Medical and Paediatric Oncology
- Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
Research & Publications
Published Papers (Selected)
- Arun P, Senthil KR, Prasad E. "Diagnostic Performance of Ga-68 FAPI 04 PET/CT in Colorectal Malignancies." Nuclear Medicine Communications. 2023;44(4):276–283. DOI: 10.1097/MNM.0000000000001661.
- Biswas B, Dabkara D, Ganguly S, Prasad E, Ghosh J. "Cytoreductive Nephrectomy in Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma in the Era of Targeted Therapy." Journal of Clinical Oncology (in press).
- Eswaran P, Kannan K. "Phase I/II Trial of Combination Chemotherapy with Docetaxel/Oxaliplatin/Capecitabine in Advanced Gastric Cancers." Clinical Cancer Investigation Journal. 2015;4:504–510.
- Kannan K, Eswaran P, Ismail SR. "Management of High Risk Gestational Trophoblastic Disease with Brain Metastases — A Single Institution Experience from 1996 to 2010." Oncology, Gastroenterology and Hepatology Reports. 2015;4(1):1–3.
- Prasad E, Viswanathan PN, Faith Rangad V, Thomas Ram, Pavamani S, et al. "Maximum Tolerated Dose: Results of Phase I Trial of Weekly Paclitaxel and Cisplatin with Radiation Therapy in Carcinoma Cervix." Clinical Oncology. 2009;21(6):488–493. PMID: 19386478.
Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests
- Targeted therapy in head, neck, and breast cancer
- Combination chemotherapy regimens in gastric cancer
- Cytoreductive surgery in metastatic renal cell carcinoma
- Ga-68 FAPI PET/CT in colorectal malignancies
- Quality of life and survivorship in oncology
Estimated Treatment Costs
| Procedure / Consultation | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Medical Oncology Consultation | ₹800 – ₹2,500 | $10 – $30 |
| Chemotherapy (per cycle, regimen-dependent) | ₹20,000 – ₹1,50,000 | $240 – $1,800 |
| Targeted Therapy (per month, drug-dependent) | ₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000 | $600 – $3,600 |
| Immunotherapy (per cycle) | ₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000 | $960 – $3,000 |
| HDR Brachytherapy (per session) | ₹40,000 – ₹1,00,000 | $480 – $1,200 |
| Tumour Marker / Molecular Profiling | ₹5,000 – ₹50,000 | $60 – $600 |
*Indicative estimates only. Actual costs subject to hospital pricing, case complexity, and insurance. Contact Cancer Rounds for a personalised quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What advanced technologies does Dr. Prasad E use in Medical Oncologist treatment?
Dr. Prasad E uses targeted therapy, immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1), HDR brachytherapy, advanced molecular profiling (Ga-68 FAPI PET/CT), and combined chemoradiation protocols. International patients can also access virtual second opinions to review reports before travel.
2. What conditions does Dr. Prasad E specialize in treating?
Dr. Prasad E specialises in head and neck, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, gynaecological, and haematological cancers — making him one of the best Medical Oncology doctors in India for both common solid tumours and complex cases including metastatic and recurrent disease.
3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Prasad E?
Appointments with Dr. Prasad E can be booked directly through the Cancer Rounds website or by contacting their international patient department for priority scheduling.
4. Can international patients receive treatment from Dr. Prasad E?
Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Prasad E, including medical visa invitation letters, airport transfers, and local accommodation coordination.
5. What support is available for international patients?
International patients benefit from a dedicated concierge service provided by Cancer Rounds, including language interpretation, financial counselling, and pre-travel virtual consultations to review medical records before arrival.
6. Does Dr. Prasad E offer second opinions for Medical Oncologist cases?
Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients who wish to review their diagnosis or treatment plan with an expert Medical Oncologist specialist in Chennai, India.
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