About Dr.Radheshyam Naik
Dr. Radheshyam Naik is a highly experienced and distinguished Medical Oncologist and Haemato-Oncologist based in Bangalore, with over three decades of profound expertise in managing a broad spectrum of cancers. He is particularly renowned for his special interest and pioneering work in haematological disorders and Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT). Dr. Naik has been instrumental in developing the field of Haemato-Oncology and BMT in Karnataka, credited with performing the state’s first BMT and the first intra-arterial chemotherapy using a port. His comprehensive expertise also covers stem cell therapy, advanced BMT procedures like allogeneic and haploidentical transplants, and the treatment of various solid tumours including kidney, prostate, lung, bone, colorectal, and genitourinary cancers. He is also the Founder and Medical Director of Sammprada Hospital.
- MBBS – Government Medical College, Bellary, Karnataka (1984-1988)
- MD (General Medicine) – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore (1988-1991)
- DM (Medical Oncology) – Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore (1991-1992)
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplantation and Stem Cell Transplantation: The New York Hospital and Cornell Medical Centre, USA (under Dr. Subhash C Gulati, 1995 – Supported by Varoon Mahajan Foundation Fellowship)
- Palliative Cancer Care: International School for Cancer Care, Oxford, UK (under Dr. Robert G Twycross, 1996 – Supported by Indian Cancer Care Fellowship)
- Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy: The University of New South Wales, Australia (under Dr. David L Morris, 1997)
- Clinical Exchange Program: M.D. Anderson Cancer Institute, USA (2001)
- Allogeneic and Non-Myeloablative Transplantation: Hadassah University, Israel (under Prof. Shimone Slavin, 2006)
- Immunocompromised Infections of Cancer Patients including Leukaemias & BMT: Detroit Medical Centre, USA (under Dr. P. Chandrashekar, 2006)
- Advanced training at Harper Hospital, Michigan, USA (for bone marrow transplantation programmes)
- Leadership and Delegation Management for Oncologists: Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) (2019)
- EORTC Course on “Clinical Trial Statistics for Non-Statisticians”: Brussels, Belgium (2009)
- Pharmacia and Upjohn Advanced Nutrition Course: Copenhagen, Denmark (1996)
- FRANC ASIA – Advanced Nutrition Course: Bangkok, Thailand (2001)
- Leukaemia (Acute and Chronic)
- Lymphoma (Hodgkin’s and Non-Hodgkin’s, including Plasmablastic Lymphoma)
- Multiple Myeloma
- Kidney Cancer
- Prostate Cancer
- Lung Cancer (including NSCLC)
- Bone Cancers
- Colorectal Cancer
- Genitourinary Cancers
- Breast Cancer
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Medical Oncology
- Haemato-Oncology
- Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Stem Cell Therapy
- Preventive Oncology
- Translational Medicine
- Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant (including Bloodless Transplants for Jehovah’s Witness patients)
- Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant
- Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Mobilisation and Harvest
- Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy (using port)
- Management of complex chemotherapy regimens and targeted therapies
- Stem cell transplants for auto-immune disorders (e.g., Multiple Sclerosis)
- Bone Marrow Transplants (for NHL with AIDS patients also)
- Founder & Medical Director: Sammprada Hospital, Bangalore
- Head Dept. of Medical Oncologist: Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG), Bangalore
- Group Medical Advisor, Head Dept. of Medical Oncology, Hematology and BMT, Chair Dept. of Translational Medicine & Therapeutics: Healthcare Global Enterprises Limited (HCG)
- Head – Dept of Med Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant Physician: Curie Centre Of Oncology, Bangalore
- Consultant Medical Oncologist: Dept. Of Medical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Bangalore
- Senior Resident Dept. of Medical Oncology: Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (KMIO), Bangalore
- Guide for DNB (Med Onco) students: HCG, Bangalore (Present)
- Teacher and guide for MD (Yoga Therapy) students: SVYASA (clinical posting at Curie Centre of Oncology)
- Visiting Faculty: Swami Vivekananda Yoga Anusandhana Samsthana (SVYASA Deemed University)
- Medical teacher for St. John’s Medical College PG students (Obstetrics and Gynecology) & KIMS
- Medical Teacher for postgraduate Medical students and MBBS students: KMC Manipal and DNB Medicine students
- Medical Teacher for postgraduate students (General Medicine and Pediatrics): During DM course
- Pioneered and participated in over 50 national and international clinical trials for chemotherapy drugs.
- Founder of Translational Medicine and Preventive Oncology departments at HCG.
- Performed the first intra-arterial chemotherapy using a port in Karnataka.
- Credited with performing the first Bone Marrow Transplant in Karnataka.
- Established the Bone Marrow Transplant centre at HCG, Bangalore (2010).
- Successfully completed over 350 Bone Marrow Transplant
- Pioneered bloodless autologous transplants in Jehovah’s Witness patients (7 cases), reportedly the only centre in Asia with this success.
- Successfully completed 30 haplo-identical transplants.
- Performed autologous stem cell and mesenchymal stem cell transplants for 10 patients with auto-immune disorders and multiple sclerosis.
- Successfully transplanted 7 patients of NHL with AIDS.
- Authored and co-authored numerous peer-reviewed publications.
- Recognised for pioneering various drug trials and significant contributions to BMT in Karnataka.
- Landscape of clinically actionable mutations in breast cancer ‘A cohort study’. Transl Oncol. (2021)
- Plasmablastic Lymphoma Involving Kidney in an HIV Positive Patient: A Case Report with Review of the Literature. Indian J Nephrol. (2021)
- Hypermagnesemia in critically ill patients with cancer: A case report. Mol Clin Oncol. (2021)
- Addition of Nimotuzumab to Standard TPF Regimen in Locally Advanced Head and Neck Cancer: A Single Institutional Study. J Oncol. (2021)
- Targeted Therapy Management in NSCLC Patients Using Cytology: Experience from a Tertiary Care Cancer Centre. Mol Diagn Ther. (2016)
- Genetics and Breast Cancer – Oncologists Perspectives. Indian J Surg Oncol. (2015)
- CLL and its Variant – KMIO experience. An analysis of 65 cases of CIL over a period of 9 years. Proceedings of Indo Us CME in Medical Oncology. (1990)
- Cardiac Tamponade – A rare manifestation of Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. A Case Report. JAPI. (1993)
- Canities, Reversal with Chemotherapy. A CASE REPORT. JAPI. (1995)
- Cutaneous metastases from Bronchogenic Carcinoma. A Case Report. JAPI. (1992)
- Hypertrophic Osteoarthropathy in Hodgkin’s Diseases. A Case Report. JAPI. (1995)
- Ocular Metastases in Breast Cancer. A Case Report. JAPI. (1995)
- Patient Management Strategies: Take Aspergillous Infections seriously. A review Article. Ind J Haematol Blood Transf. (1995)
- Preliminary experience with an implanted Catheter System in Oncology Patients. Ind J Med & Ped Onco. (1995)
- Language Support: Assistance with translation and interpretation services to ensure clear communication.
- Visa & Travel Assistance: Guidance and support with visa applications, flight bookings, and local travel arrangements.
- Accommodation: Help in finding suitable accommodation near the hospital for patients and their families.
- Pre-treatment Virtual Consultations: Arrangement of online consultations with Dr. Naik to discuss the medical condition, review reports, and form a preliminary treatment plan before travelling to India.
- Dedicated Patient Coordinator: A single point of contact from Cancer Rounds to manage all logistical and administrative needs.
- Patient-Centred Care: Dr. Naik, BMT specialist in India is dedicated to providing comprehensive and individualised care. His approach involves a deep understanding of the patient’s specific condition and tailoring treatment plans that encompass the latest medical advancements while considering the patient’s overall well-being. His work in establishing Preventive Oncology reflects this.
- Technology & Innovation: Dr. Naik, cancer specialist in India has consistently been at the forefront of medical innovation in oncology. This is evidenced by his pioneering work in BMT, intra-arterial chemotherapy, conducting numerous drug trials for new chemotherapeutic agents, and establishing a Translational Medicine department. He embraces advanced techniques like haploidentical transplants and stem cell therapies for various conditions.
Treatment/Procedure | Estimated Cost (INR) | Estimated Cost (USD) |
Chemotherapy (per cycle) | ₹30,000 – ₹2,00,000+ | $360 – $2,400+ |
Targeted Therapy (monthly) | ₹1,00,000 – ₹5,00,000+ | $1,200 – $6,000+ |
Immunotherapy (per cycle) | ₹1,50,000 – ₹4,00,000+ | $1,800 – $4,800+ |
Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant | ₹12,00,000 – ₹20,00,000 | $14,400 – $24,000 |
Allogeneic Bone Marrow Transplant | ₹20,00,000 – ₹35,00,000+ | $24,000 – $42,000+ |
Haploidentical Bone Marrow Transplant | ₹25,00,000 – ₹45,00,000+ | $30,000 – $54,000+ |