About Dr. Annalakshmi Sekar
Dr. Annalakshmi Sekar is a Medical Oncologist at Manipal Hospital, Millers Road (Vikram Hospitals), Bangalore, with 13+ years of experience, DM (Medical Oncology) from Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences Bangalore (2016), clinical interests across breast cancer, head and neck cancer, sarcoma, GI cancers, haematologic oncology, and gynaecologic cancer, and expertise in autologous bone marrow transplant for haematological and solid malignancies.
- 13+ years of specialised experience in Medical Oncology including Haemato-Oncology
- MBBS — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore (2008); MD (General Medicine) — Vydehi Institute (2012); DM (Medical Oncology) — Vydehi Institute (2016)
- Expert in Breast Cancer, Head & Neck Cancer, Sarcoma, GI Cancer, Cancer Genetics, Endocrine Cancer, Genitourinary Oncology, Gynecologic Cancer, and Haematologic Oncology
- Expertise in Autologous BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) for Haematological & Solid Malignancies
- Multiple national and international publications; presenter at national and international oncology conferences
Qualifications & Credentials
Medical Degrees
- MBBS — Dr. B.R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore (Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences), 2008
- MD (General Medicine) — Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (VIMS&RC), Bangalore, 2012
- DM (Medical Oncology) — Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre (VIMS&RC), Bangalore, 2016
Areas of Expertise
Major Conditions Treated
- Breast Cancer
- Head & Neck Cancer
- Sarcoma (Soft Tissue & Bone)
- Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer (Colorectal, Gastric, Oesophageal, Pancreatic)
- Cancer Genetics & Hereditary Cancer Syndromes
- Endocrine Cancer (Thyroid, Adrenal)
- Genitourinary Oncology (Kidney, Bladder, Prostate)
- Gynecologic Cancer (Ovarian, Cervical, Uterine)
- Haematologic Oncology (Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma)
Sub-specialties
- Haemato-Oncology & Autologous BMT: Expert in Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant for haematological and solid malignancies — a leading Medical Oncologist in Bangalore for best BMT and blood cancer treatment in India.
- Cancer Genetics: Specialist in hereditary cancer syndromes and genetic counselling — rare sub-specialty expertise.
- Breast & Sarcoma Oncology: Expert in multi-modality management of breast cancer and sarcomas.
Advanced Procedures & Treatments
- Chemotherapy (Solid & Haematological Tumours)
- Targeted Therapy (Trastuzumab, Imatinib, Bevacizumab, etc.)
- Immunotherapy (Checkpoint Inhibitors)
- Hormonal Therapy
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT)
- Cancer Genetics Counselling
- Radiochemotherapy
List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Annalakshmi Sekar can be consulted
Professional Experience
Current Affiliation
- Manipal Hospital, Millers Road (Vikram Hospitals), Bangalore — Medical Oncologist (Present)
Past Affiliations
- SS Sparsh Hospital, Rajarajeshwarinagar, Bangalore — earlier affiliation
- Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Bangalore — DM training & first-batch postgraduate in Medical Oncology
Key Achievements
- 13+ years of clinical experience in Medical Oncology and Haemato-Oncology
- DM (Medical Oncology) — Vydehi Institute, Bangalore (2016) — first DM batch
- Expert in Autologous BMT for haematological and solid malignancies
- Multiple publications and international conference presentations
Awards & Recognitions
Research & Academic Recognition
- Multiple publications in national and international oncology journals
- Presentations at national and international cancer conferences
Research & Publications
Published Papers & Presentations (Selected)
- Multiple publications in national and international medical oncology journals (specific titles not all publicly listed).
- Presentations at various national and international oncology conferences.
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