Dr. Sanketh Kotne

About Dr. Sanketh Kotne

Dr. Sanketh Kotne is a Consultant Medical Oncologist with over 13 years of clinical experience, specialising in breast, lung, gastrointestinal and gynaecological cancers, lymphoma, genitourinary malignancies, myeloma and leukaemia, with additional fellowship training in radiation oncology and brachytherapy.

13+ years of clinical experience in medical oncology and radiation oncology
MBBS from a leading medical institute in Telangana; MD in Radiation Oncology; DM in Medical Oncology (2019) from a premier health sciences university in Kochi, Kerala
Fellowship in Brachytherapy and international training in Radiation Oncology at a university school of medicine in Japan
Recipient of the J.M. Pinto Gold Medal at the National AROICON 2015 in Lucknow, India
Professional Diploma in Clinical Research and a Palliative Care Course from the Indian Association of Palliative Care; member of ESMO, ASCO, ASH and ISMPO

OPD Schedule Of Dr. Sanketh Kotne

Consultation Fees Rs. N/A /-

HCG Cancer Centre, Visakhapatnam

MON 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

TUE 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

WED 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

THU 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

FRI 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

SAT 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Kamineni Institute of Medical Sciences, Telangana, India
MD (Radiation Oncology) — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi, Kerala, India, 2016
DM (Medical Oncology) — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi, Kerala, India, 2019

Fellowships & Special Training

Fellowship in Brachytherapy in Radiation Oncology
International Training in Radiation Oncology — Mie University School of Medicine, Japan
Palliative Care Course — Indian Association of Palliative Care
Professional Diploma in Clinical Research (PDCR)

Certifications & Accreditations

Andhra Pradesh Medical Council Registration
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) — Member
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) — Member
American Society of Hematology (ASH) — Member
Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO) — Member
Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI) — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer (Small Cell & Non-Small Cell)
Gastrointestinal Cancers (Colorectal, Gastric, Pancreatic)
Gynaecological Malignancies (Cervical, Endometrial, Ovarian)
Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma
Genitourinary Malignancies (Prostate, Bladder, Kidney)
Multiple Myeloma
Acute & Chronic Leukaemias
Head & Neck Cancers
Sarcomas
Brain Tumours
Advanced & Metastatic Solid Cancers

Sub-specialties

Medical Oncology: Chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy across solid and haematological cancers — a leading Medical Oncology specialist in Visakhapatnam, India.
Radiation Oncology & Brachytherapy: Fellowship-trained in brachytherapy; international training in Japan — trusted as the best Medical Oncologist doctor in India for combined medical and radiation oncology care.
Breast & Lung Oncology: Precision-medicine-based care.
Hemato-Oncology: Lymphoma, myeloma and leukaemia.
Palliative Oncology: Certified palliative care training.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Chemotherapy (Curative, Adjuvant, Neoadjuvant)
Targeted Therapy (HER2, EGFR, ALK, BRAF, BTK Inhibitors)
Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1)
Hormone Therapy (Breast, Prostate)
Brachytherapy
External Beam Radiotherapy
Concurrent Chemo-Radiotherapy
Maintenance Therapy in Solid Cancers
Molecular Profiling for Precision Oncology
Port-a-Cath Insertion
Supportive & Palliative Oncology Care
Clinical Trials & Research-Based Treatment Protocols

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Sanketh Kotne can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Consultant Medical Oncologist — HCG Cancer Centre, Pinnacle Hospitals, APIIC Health City, Chinnagadili, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India (Present)

Past Affiliations

DM Trainee in Medical Oncology — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
MD Trainee in Radiation Oncology — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi, Kerala, India
International Trainee in Radiation Oncology — Mie University School of Medicine, Japan

Academic & Research Roles

Author of articles in multiple national and international oncology journals
Active speaker at national and international oncology conferences
Member of ESMO, ASCO, ASH and ISMPO
Professional Diploma in Clinical Research

Key Achievements

13+ years of clinical experience in oncology
J.M. Pinto Gold Medal — National AROICON 2015, Lucknow, India
Dual training in Medical Oncology (DM) and Radiation Oncology (MD)
International training in Radiation Oncology at a leading Japanese university
Multiple national and international oncology publications

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

J.M. Pinto Gold Medal — National AROICON 2015, Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
International Training Recognition — Mie University School of Medicine, Japan

Professional Memberships

European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
American Society of Hematology (ASH)
Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Multiple peer-reviewed publications in national and international oncology journals
Multiple presentations at national and international oncology conferences

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Precision oncology in breast and lung cancer
Brachytherapy in gynaecological malignancies
Targeted therapy in lymphoma and myeloma
Clinical trial design in solid cancers

Estimated Treatment Costs

Procedure / Consultation	Estimated Cost (INR)	Estimated Cost (USD)
Oncology Consultation	₹1,000 – ₹2,500	$12 – $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
PET-CT Scan	₹18,000 – ₹40,000	$216 – $480
Tumour Marker / Molecular Profiling	₹5,000 – ₹50,000	$60 – $600
Port-a-Cath Insertion	₹25,000 – ₹60,000	$300 – $720

*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. Sanketh Kotne use in Medical Oncologist treatment?

Dr. Sanketh Kotne uses cutting-edge medical and radiation oncology techniques including curative, adjuvant and neoadjuvant chemotherapy, targeted therapy (HER2, EGFR, ALK, BRAF, BTK inhibitors), immunotherapy/checkpoint inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1), hormone therapy for breast and prostate, brachytherapy, external beam radiotherapy, concurrent chemo-radiotherapy, maintenance therapy, molecular profiling for precision oncology, port-a-cath insertion, supportive and palliative oncology care, and clinical trials and research-based treatment protocols. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available to international patients through Cancer Rounds.

2. What conditions does Dr. Sanketh Kotne specialize in treating?

Dr. Sanketh Kotne is a specialist Medical Oncologist treating breast cancer, lung cancer (small-cell and non-small-cell), gastrointestinal cancers (colorectal, gastric, pancreatic), gynaecological malignancies (cervical, endometrial, ovarian), Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, genitourinary malignancies (prostate, bladder, kidney), multiple myeloma, acute and chronic leukaemias, head and neck cancers, sarcomas, brain tumours and advanced/metastatic solid cancers. International patients seek him as a leading Medical Oncology specialist in Visakhapatnam, India.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Sanketh Kotne?

Appointments with Dr. Sanketh Kotne 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. Sanketh Kotne?

Yes. Cancer Rounds provides full assistance for international patients seeking treatment from Dr. Sanketh Kotne, 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. Sanketh Kotne offer second opinions for Medical Oncologist cases?

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Sanketh Kotne can be arranged through Cancer Rounds — especially valuable for international patients evaluating breast cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma or myeloma with a dual DM-MD trained and gold-medal-recipient Medical Oncology specialist in Visakhapatnam, India.

About Dr. Sanketh Kotne