Dr. Ashish M Kaushal

About Dr. Ashish M Kaushal

Dr. Ashish M Kaushal is a Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist with over 21 years of clinical experience, specialising in targeted therapy, immunotherapy and personalised medicine for both solid and haematological malignancies, with national and international clinical trials experience as Principal Investigator.

21+ years of clinical experience in medical oncology
MBBS and MD (General Medicine), with DM in Medical Oncology from a premier Indian medical institution
Senior Medical Oncologist with vast experience managing solid and haematological malignancies, targeted therapy and immunotherapy across multiple Ahmedabad centres
Teaching faculty in DNB Medical Oncology; Principal Investigator in multiple National and International Clinical Trials
97% patient recommendation rating with 85+ patient reviews; co-author of Indian Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines for the management of oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer

Qualifications & Credentials

Medical Degrees

MBBS — Indian medical college
MD (General Medicine) — Indian medical institution
DM (Medical Oncology) — Indian medical institution
DNB (Medical Oncology) — National Board of Examinations, India

Fellowships & Special Training

Specialised training in Targeted Therapy
Specialised training in Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors
Specialised training in Personalised Medicine and Molecular Profiling
Specialised training in Hemato-Oncology
Specialised training in Clinical Trial Methodology

Certifications & Accreditations

Gujarat Medical Council Registration
Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO) — Member
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) — Member
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) — Member
Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member

Areas of Expertise

Major Conditions Treated

Lymphoma (Hodgkin's & Non-Hodgkin's)
Acute & Chronic Leukaemias
Multiple Myeloma
Breast Cancer
Lung Cancer (Small Cell & Non-Small Cell)
Colorectal Cancer
Gastric & Pancreatic Cancer
Hepatobiliary Cancer
Head & Neck Cancers (Oral Cavity, Oropharyngeal)
Cervical & Ovarian Cancer
Prostate & Bladder Cancer
Renal Cell Carcinoma
Sarcomas
Brain Tumours
Advanced & Metastatic Cancers

Sub-specialties

Targeted Therapy & Immunotherapy: Precision oncology with checkpoint inhibitors, TKIs and monoclonal antibodies — a leading Medical Oncology specialist in Ahmedabad, India for targeted therapy.
Personalised Medicine: Molecular-profiling-based cancer treatment — trusted as the best Medical Oncologist doctor in India for personalised oncology.
Hemato-Oncology: Lymphoma, leukaemia and myeloma management.
Clinical Trials & Research: Principal Investigator in national and international trials.
Academic Medical Oncology: DNB Medical Oncology teaching faculty.

Advanced Procedures & Treatments

Chemotherapy (Curative, Adjuvant, Neoadjuvant)
Targeted Therapy (HER2, EGFR, ALK, BRAF, BTK Inhibitors, ROS1, RET, NTRK)
Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4)
Hormone Therapy (Breast, Prostate)
Monoclonal Antibody Therapy (Rituximab, Trastuzumab, Daratumumab)
Bone-Modifying Agents
Molecular Profiling & Genetic Counselling
Scalp Cooling for Chemotherapy
Port-a-Cath Insertion
Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
Clinical Trial Enrolment
Supportive & Palliative Oncology Care

List of Disease and Treatment for which Dr. Ashish M Kaushal can be consulted

Professional Experience

Current Affiliation

Founder & Senior Medical Oncologist — Aagam Cancer Centre, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India (Present)
Senior Consultant Medical Oncology — KD Hospital, Ahmedabad, India
Consultant Medical Oncologist — HCG Cancer Centre, Sola, Ahmedabad, India
Consultant — SGVP Holistic Hospital, Gandhinagar Road, Ahmedabad, India

Past Affiliations

Consultant Medical Oncologist at multiple leading Ahmedabad cancer centres
Teaching faculty in DNB Medical Oncology programmes

Academic & Research Roles

Teaching faculty in DNB Medical Oncology
Principal Investigator in multiple National and International Clinical Trials
Co-author of Indian Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines for the management of Oral Cavity Cancer
Co-author of Indian Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines for the management of Oropharyngeal Cancer
Active in clinical research and academic development

Key Achievements

21+ years of clinical experience in medical oncology
97% patient recommendation rating with 85+ patient reviews
Co-author of Indian Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines (oral cavity and oropharyngeal cancer)
Principal Investigator in multiple national and international clinical trials
Founder of Aagam Cancer Centre, a dedicated Ahmedabad oncology centre
Teaching faculty in DNB Medical Oncology

Awards & Recognitions

National & International Awards

97% patient recommendation rating on consultation platforms
Co-author of Indian Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines for Oral Cavity Cancer
Co-author of Indian Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines for Oropharyngeal Cancer
Principal Investigator recognition in National and International Clinical Trials

Professional Memberships

Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Indian Medical Association (IMA)

Research & Publications

Published Papers (Selected)

Chaturvedi P, Kaushal AM, et al. "Indian Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Oral Cavity Cancer." Indian Journal of Cancer. 2020;57(5):6.
Kaushal AM, et al. "Indian Clinical Practice Consensus Guidelines for the Management of Oropharyngeal Cancer."
Multiple publications and clinical trial protocols on targeted therapy and immunotherapy

Ongoing Research & Clinical Interests

Personalised molecular oncology
Targeted therapy in solid tumours
Immunotherapy clinical trials
Hemato-oncology protocols

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. Ashish M Kaushal use in Medical Oncologist treatment?

Dr. Ashish M Kaushal uses cutting-edge medical oncology techniques including curative, adjuvant and neoadjuvant chemotherapy, targeted therapy (HER2, EGFR, ALK, BRAF, BTK inhibitors, ROS1, RET, NTRK), immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibitors (PD-1, PD-L1, CTLA-4), hormone therapy for breast and prostate, monoclonal antibody therapy (Rituximab, Trastuzumab, Daratumumab), bone-modifying agents, molecular profiling and genetic counselling, scalp cooling for chemotherapy, port-a-cath insertion, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, clinical trial enrolment and supportive/palliative oncology care. Virtual consultations and remote second opinions are available to international patients through Cancer Rounds.

2. What conditions does Dr. Ashish M Kaushal specialize in treating?

Dr. Ashish M Kaushal is a specialist Medical Oncologist treating lymphoma (Hodgkin's and non-Hodgkin's), acute and chronic leukaemias, multiple myeloma, breast cancer, lung cancer (small cell and non-small cell), colorectal cancer, gastric and pancreatic cancer, hepatobiliary cancer, head and neck cancers (oral cavity, oropharyngeal), cervical and ovarian cancer, prostate and bladder cancer, renal cell carcinoma, sarcomas, brain tumours and advanced/metastatic cancers. International patients seek him as a leading Medical Oncology specialist in Ahmedabad, India for targeted therapy and personalised molecular oncology.

3. How do I book an appointment with Dr. Ashish M Kaushal?

Appointments with Dr. Ashish M Kaushal 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. Ashish M Kaushal?

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

Yes. Second opinion consultations with Dr. Ashish M Kaushal can be arranged through Cancer Rounds — especially valuable for international patients evaluating targeted therapy, immunotherapy, lymphoma protocols or molecular-profiling-based personalised oncology with a Clinical Trial Principal Investigator-level Medical Oncology specialist in Ahmedabad, India.

About Dr. Ashish M Kaushal