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Dr. Vinayak Munirathnam

Medical Oncologist

Dr. Vinayak Munirathnam

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11+ years of experience

DM, MBBS, MD
Fortis Hospital, Bangalore (Cunningham Road) - India

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    Liver Cancer

    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Vinayak Munirathnam

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Lung Cancer (Adult)
    • Breast Cancer
    • Gynaecological Cancers
    • Gastrointestinal Cancers (Stomach, Colon, Rectum)
    • Genitourinary Malignancies
    • Testicular Tumours
    • Brain Tumours (Medical Management)
    • Liver and Biliary Tract Cancers
    • Head and Neck Cancers
    • Melanoma
    • Ewing's Sarcoma & Bone Tumours (Medical Management)
    • Pediatric Cancers
    • Lymphoma & Leukemia

    Sub-specialties

    • Solid Tumour Medical Oncology: Specialist in chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy for breast, lung, GI, and gynaecological cancers — a leading Medical Oncology specialist in Bangalore, India.
    • Haemato-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplant: Trained in Medical Oncology, Hematology & Stem Cell Transplant from Amrita Institute, Kochi — recognised among the best Medical Oncology doctors in India.
    • Pediatric and Adult Hematology & Oncology: Japan-trained specialist with international fellowship in pediatric haematology and oncology from MIE University.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • Chemotherapy Administration (IV & Oral Regimens)
    • Targeted Therapy (EGFR, ALK, HER2, BRAF inhibitors)
    • Immunotherapy / Checkpoint Inhibitors
    • Hormone Therapy (Breast, Prostate Cancer)
    • Bone Marrow / Stem Cell Transplantation
    • Tumour Marker Monitoring & Molecular Profiling
    • Genetic Counselling for Hereditary Cancer
    • Cancer Screening Programmes
    • Port-a-Cath Insertion for Chemotherapy
    • Palliative Care & Symptom Management

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Dr. B. R. Ambedkar Medical College, Bangalore, India, 2004
    • MD (Pediatrics) — M. S. Ramaiah Medical College and Teaching Hospital, Bangalore, India, 2010 (Achieved the Best Post-Graduate Award)
    • DM (Medical Oncology) — Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Ernakulam (Kochi), Kerala, India, 2016

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Fellowship Training Programme in Pediatric Haematology and Oncology — MIE University, Mie Prefecture, Japan, 2015
    • Fellowship in Stem Cell Transplant and Solid Oncology
    • ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) Certification — 2016
    • International training programmes — Europe and Singapore

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Karnataka Medical Council Registration
    • ESMO (European Society for Medical Oncology) — Member
    • ESDO (European Society of Digestive Oncology) — Member, 2017
    • Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO) — Member
    • Indian Medical Association (IMA) — Member

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliation

    • Sri Shankara Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Bangalore, India — Consultant Medical Oncologist (Present)
    • Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation, Bangalore, India — Lung Cancer Research Group Lead (Present)
    • Fortis Hospital, Cunningham Road, Bangalore, India — Senior Consultant in Medical Oncology and Haematology, since 2021 (Present)

    Past Affiliations

    • HCG (Healthcare Global) Hospitals, Bangalore, India — Consultant in Medical Oncology and Haemato-Oncology, 2018–2021
    • Columbia Asia Hospitals (now Manipal Hospital Varthur Road), Sarjapur, Bangalore, India — Consultant in Medical Oncology and Haematology, 2017
    • Aster Medcity, Kochi, Kerala, India — Consultant Medical Oncologist, August 2016 – October 2017
    • Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi, India — Senior Resident in Medical Oncology, 2013–2016
    • Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences, Bangalore, India — Assistant Professor (Pediatrics), 2010–2013
    • M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore, India — Senior Resident / Tutor (Pediatrics), 2007–2010

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Lung Cancer Research Group Lead — Sri Shankara Cancer Foundation (SSCF)
    • ICMR Grant recipient — for novel lung cancer research project at SSCF
    • Faculty — international forums including ESMO and ESDO
    • Speaker on lung cancer epidemiology and treatment

    Key Achievements

    • 12+ years of dedicated experience in Medical Oncology and Haemato-Oncology
    • Best Post-Graduate Award — M. S. Ramaiah Medical College, Bangalore
    • ESMO certification and ESDO membership
    • Times Health Excellence Award 2025 — Service Excellence in Medical Oncology
    • ICMR research grant for lung cancer project
    • Multilingual care (English, Kannada, Hindi, and other regional languages)

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