HCG Cancer Centre, Visakhapatnam – India
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
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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.
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