Dr. Ramakant Deshpande

Surgical Oncologist

Dr. Ramakant Deshpande

Executive Chairman

40+ years of experience
MBBS, MS, Fellowship
Asian Cancer Institute and ACI Cumballa Hill Hospital, Mumbai - India

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Ramakant Deshpande

    Major Cancer Types Treated
    • Lung Cancer
    • Oesophageal Cancer
    • Mediastinal Tumours
    • Tracheal and Bronchial Tumours
    • Breast Cancer
    • Other Thoracic Malignancies
    Sub-specialties
    • Thoracic Surgical Oncology
    • Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
    • Robotic Thoracic Surgery
    • Paediatric Surgical Oncology
    Advanced Procedures Performed
    • Thoracoscopic Surgery / Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) for lung and oesophageal conditions
    • Robotic Surgery for thoracic malignancies
    • Complex Lobectomy and Pneumonectomy
    • Oesophagectomy (removal of the oesophagus)
    • Tracheal and Bronchial Resections and Stenting
    • Mediastinal Tumour Excision

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees
    • MBBS: Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, India
    • MS (General Surgery): Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
    Fellowships & Special Training
    • Advanced Training: Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, USA
    • Fellow of the International College of Surgeons (FICS)
    • Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India (FAIS)
    Certifications & Accreditations
    • Diploma in Health Administration (DHA): TATA Institute of Social Sciences, Mumbai

    Professional Experience

    Current & Past Hospital Affiliations
    • Current Affiliations:
      • Executive Chairman, Asian Cancer Institute, Mumbai
      • Visiting Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai
      • Visiting Consultant Oncologist, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
    • Past Affiliations:
      • Chief of Thoracic & Paediatric Surgical Service, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
      • Assistant Professor in Surgical Oncology, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
    Key Achievements & Contributions
    • Honoured with the Padma Shri by the President of India in 2014 for his exceptional contributions to medicine.
    • Pioneered and popularised minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgery for cancer treatment in India at Tata Memorial Hospital.
    • Established the Department of Thoracic Oncology at Kidwai Institute of Oncology.
    • Pioneered the department of Robotic Surgery at the Asian Cancer Institute.

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