Dr. A. V. S. Suresh

About Dr. A. V. S. Suresh

Dr. A.V.S. Suresh is a Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist and Haematologist at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad, with over 26 years of clinical and academic excellence. He completed his MBBS (1999), MD in Medicine (2003), and DM in Medical Oncology (2007) — all from the Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU) — and holds a Professional Diploma in Clinical Research (PDCR) from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology. An AIIMS New Delhi alumnus (post-DM), he has performed 800+ stem cell / bone marrow transplants, manages 5,000+ haemato-oncology cases annually, and has 300+ publications and 12 patents.

26+ years of oncology experience; 800+ stem cell/bone marrow transplants; 5,000+ hemato-oncology cases annually; 300+ publications; 12 patents
MBBS, MD, DM — all from IMS-BHU (1999/2003/2007); PDCR — Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology; Post-DM at AIIMS, New Delhi
Pioneer: First Autologous Transplantation in India using GM-CSF; First Haploidentical Transplant in Andhra Pradesh
Nominated by Govt of India to National Board of Examinations for oncology curriculum; ASCO member; AACR member
Travel fellowships: St. Gallen Breast Cancer 2007, ESMO Stockholm 2008, WHO/UICC World Cancer Congress 2008, DST India–France 2006

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (IMS-BHU), Varanasi, India — 1999
MD (Medicine / Internal Medicine) — IMS-BHU, Varanasi — 2003
DM (Medical Oncology) — IMS-BHU, Varanasi — 2007

Fellowships & Special Training

PDCR (Professional Diploma in Clinical Research) — Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
Post-DM Research & Clinical Work — AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences), New Delhi
ECMO (Berlin) — European training in cellular/molecular oncology

Certifications & Accreditations

Telangana Medical Council Registration
Associate Member — American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Associate Member — American Association for Cancer Research (AACR)
Nominated — National Board of Examinations (NBE), Govt of India — Oncology Curriculum Committee
Reviewer — American Journal of Clinical Oncology; Leukaemia Research

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Breast Cancer (Advanced & Metastatic)
Lung Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancers (Colorectal, Gastric, Oesophageal)
Head & Neck Cancer
Leukaemia (AML, ALL, CML, CLL)
Lymphoma (Hodgkin & Non-Hodgkin)
Multiple Myeloma
Haematological Malignancies (Complex)
Genitourinary Cancers (Prostate, Bladder, Kidney)
Germ Cell Tumours

Sub-specialties

Stem Cell & Bone Marrow Transplantation: Pioneer — performed the first Autologous Transplantation in India using GM-CSF and the first Haploidentical Transplant in Andhra Pradesh. With 800+ transplants performed, Dr. Suresh is one of India's most experienced stem cell transplant specialists — making him a destination for complex transplant cases nationally and internationally at Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad.
Haemato-Oncology (Blood Cancers): Expert in leukaemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma — managing 5,000+ hemato-oncology cases annually with access to the latest targeted agents, CAR-T therapy frameworks, and cellular therapies.
Precision Oncology & CAR-T: Pioneer in precision oncology, immunotherapy, and CAR-T cell therapy approaches in Hyderabad — integrating genomic profiling, molecular oncology, and novel cellular therapies into personalised treatment plans.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT)
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplantation
Haploidentical Transplantation
CAR-T Cell Therapy (Patient Selection & Coordination)
Chemotherapy (Multi-Line Regimens — Solid & Haematological Tumours)
Targeted Therapy (Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors, CDK4/6, HER2, EGFR)
Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4)
Hormonal Therapy (Breast, Prostate)
Bone Marrow Biopsy & Aspiration
Precision Oncology / Molecular Profiling

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. A. V. S. Suresh can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli (Financial District), Hyderabad — Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist & Haematologist (Present)
Citizens Specialty Hospital, Nallagandla, Hyderabad — Senior Consultant Medical Oncology & Haematology (Also listed)

Past Affiliations

AIIMS, New Delhi — Post-DM Clinical Research Work
Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad — Consultant Medical Oncology & Haematology — August 2007 – May 2010
IMS-BHU, Varanasi — MBBS, MD, DM Training — 1993–2007

Key Achievements

Pioneer — First Autologous Transplantation in India using GM-CSF
Pioneer — First Haploidentical Transplant in Andhra Pradesh
800+ Stem Cell / Bone Marrow Transplants performed
300+ publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals
12 patents (in various phases)
Nominated by Govt of India to National Board of Examinations — Oncology Curriculum Committee
4 major international travel fellowships — St. Gallen 2007, ESMO Stockholm 2008, WHO/UICC World Cancer Congress 2008, DST France 2006

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

DST Govt of India Award — Travel support, International Symposium on Hormone Carcinogenesis, France — 2006
Travel Fellowship — St. Gallen Breast Cancer Symposium — 2007
Travel Fellowship — ESMO Annual Meeting, Stockholm — 2008
WHO/UICC Travel Fellowship — World Cancer Congress — 2008
Guest of Honour — Emerging Trends in Biomarker Research, IICT Hyderabad — 2013

Professional Memberships

American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) — Associate Member
American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) — Associate Member
National Board of Examinations (NBE) — Nominated by Govt of India

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Publication in Lancet Oncology — 2015
Publication in Lung Cancer — 2014
Publications in Cytotherapy; Immunotherapy (Editorial & Peer Review)
Presenter: 'Age Dependent Variations in Receptor Status in Early Breast Cancer' — St. Gallen Breast Cancer Symposium, 2007
300+ total publications in peer-reviewed national and international journals
12 patents in various phases

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Medical Oncology / Haematology Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹1,500	$12 – $18
Chemotherapy (per cycle)	₹25,000 – ₹1,50,000	$300 – $1,800
Targeted Therapy (per month)	₹60,000 – ₹3,00,000	$720 – $3,600
Immunotherapy (per cycle)	₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000	$960 – $3,000
Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation (ASCT)	₹8,00,000 – ₹15,00,000	$9,600 – $18,000

*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. A.V.S. Suresh use in Medical Oncology and Haematology treatment?

Dr. A.V.S. Suresh — Pioneer of Autologous Transplantation (GM-CSF) in India and first Haploidentical Transplant in Andhra Pradesh — uses autologous/allogeneic stem cell transplantation, CAR-T cell therapy, multi-line chemotherapy, targeted therapy (TKIs, CDK4/6, HER2, EGFR), immunotherapy/checkpoint inhibitors, and molecular/genomic profiling — with 800+ transplants and 300+ publications from Continental Hospitals, Hyderabad.

2. What conditions does Dr. A.V.S. Suresh specialise in treating?

Dr. Suresh specialises in medical oncology and haematology — treating breast cancer, lung cancer, GI cancers, head & neck cancer, leukaemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and complex haematological malignancies — for patients seeking India's leading stem cell transplant and haemato-oncology specialist in Hyderabad.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. A.V.S. Suresh?

Appointments 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. A.V.S. Suresh?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. A.V.S. Suresh, 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. A.V.S. Suresh offer second opinions for Medical Oncology and Haematology cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert Medical Oncology and Haematology review from a specialist in Hyderabad, India.

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