Dr. Vijay Agarwal

About Dr. Vijay Agarwal

Dr. Vijay Agarwal is a Professor and Lead Consultant Medical Oncologist in Bangalore with over 20 years of experience, specialising in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy for all types of solid tumours. Trained at the Royal Marsden Hospital, King's College Hospital, and Leeds Teaching Hospitals (UK), he holds a PhD from Hull York Medical School for original cancer research.

20+ years of clinical experience in Medical Oncology
30+ publications in international peer-reviewed oncology journals
99% patient recommendation rate (181 verified patient reviews)
Special interest in immunotherapy for solid cancers including checkpoint inhibitors
Fluent in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Kannada — accessible to diverse international patients

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — J.N. Medical College, Belgaum (Karnataka), India
MD (General Medicine) — Manipal Academy of Higher Education, Manipal, India
MRCP (UK) — Royal Colleges of Physicians, United Kingdom
PhD (Medical Science / Cancer Research) — Hull York Medical School, UK
CCT (Medical Oncology) — UK Specialist Training Certificate

Fellowships & Special Training

Clinical training — The Royal Marsden Hospital, London, UK
Clinical training — King's College Hospital, London, UK
Clinical training — Leeds Teaching Hospitals, Leeds, UK
Clinical training — Queen's Centre for Oncology, Hull, UK

Certifications & Accreditations

Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) — Medical Oncology, UK
Karnataka Medical Council Registration

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancers (Colorectal, Gastric, Oesophageal)
Gynaecological Cancers (Ovarian, Cervical, Endometrial)
Head & Neck Cancers
Urological Cancers (Prostate, Bladder, Renal)
Liver & Biliary Tract Cancers (Cholangiocarcinoma)
Haematological Malignancies (Lymphoma, Leukaemia, Multiple Myeloma)
Bone Cancers & Sarcomas
Actinic Keratosis & Skin Malignancies

Sub-specialties

Immunotherapy for Solid Cancers: Leading expert in PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor delivery — a primary focus for best Medical Oncologist treatment in Bangalore.
Molecular Diagnostics: Integrates biomarker profiling and next-generation sequencing to personalise treatment plans for international patients.
Haematological Malignancy Management: Expert in DLBCL, CLL, and related lymphoid cancers using contemporary regimens.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Chemotherapy (IV & Oral regimens)
Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors (Pembrolizumab, Nivolumab, Atezolizumab)
Targeted Therapy (EGFR, ALK, HER2, BRAF, CDK4/6 inhibitors)
Hormone Therapy (Breast & Prostate Cancer)
Molecular Profiling & Biomarker-Guided Treatment
Tumour Marker Monitoring & Response Assessment
Palliative & Supportive Oncology

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Vijay Agarwal can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road & Seshadripuram, Bangalore — Professor & Lead Consultant, Medical Oncology (Present)

Past Affiliations

Aster Hospitals, Bangalore — Lead & Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology & Haematology
Healthcare Global Enterprises (HCG), Bangalore — Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology
Queen Elizabeth Hospital (University Hospitals Birmingham), Birmingham, UK — Consultant Medical Oncologist
Hull York Medical School, Hull, UK — Clinical Lecturer

Academic & Research Roles

Professor of Medical Oncology — Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore
Clinical Lecturer — Hull York Medical School, UK

Key Achievements

30+ publications in respected international oncology journals
Led the Kate Granger NHS Award-winning adolescent tumour programme at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham (2014)
99% patient recommendation rate from 181+ verified reviews
Pioneer in immunotherapy delivery for solid cancers in Bangalore

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

Kate Granger NHS Award for Compassionate Treatment (2014) — for leading the adolescent cancer programme at Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Birmingham, UK
Consolation Prize — Outcomes in GCB vs Non-GCB DLBCL, SAARC International Conference of Oncologists, Manipal, India (2014)

Professional Memberships

Karnataka Medical Council
Indian Medical Association (IMA)
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

30+ peer-reviewed publications in international journals including contributions to haematological malignancy outcomes, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy in solid tumours. Full list available on request via Cancer Rounds.

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Immunotherapy in solid tumours (PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitors)
Molecular diagnostics and biomarker-guided personalised oncology
Outcomes research in DLBCL and haematological malignancies

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Medical Oncology Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,500	$12 – $30
Chemotherapy (per cycle)	₹20,000 – ₹1,50,000	$240 – $1,800
Targeted Therapy (per month)	₹50,000 – ₹3,00,000	$600 – $3,600
Immunotherapy (per cycle)	₹80,000 – ₹2,50,000	$960 – $3,000
Molecular Profiling / Tumour Marker Panel	₹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. Vijay Agarwal use in Medical Oncology treatment?

Dr. Vijay Agarwal employs molecular diagnostics, next-generation sequencing for biomarker profiling, PD-1/PD-L1 checkpoint inhibitor immunotherapy, and HER2/EGFR/ALK-targeted therapies. He integrates multidisciplinary tumour board evaluations for every complex case.

2. What conditions does Dr. Vijay Agarwal specialise in treating?

Dr. Vijay Agarwal is a specialist in Medical Oncology, treating breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, haematological malignancies (lymphoma, leukaemia), cholangiocarcinoma, head and neck cancers, and urological cancers. He is especially sought for complex multi-line chemotherapy cases and immunotherapy for solid cancers.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Vijay Agarwal?

Appointments with Dr. Vijay Agarwal 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. Vijay Agarwal?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Vijay Agarwal, 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. Vijay Agarwal offer second opinions for Medical Oncology cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations can be arranged via Cancer Rounds for patients seeking expert Medical Oncology review of their diagnosis or treatment plan from one of Bangalore's top-rated oncologists.

About Dr. Vijay Agarwal