Dr. Wasim P

Radiation Oncologist

Dr. Wasim P

Consultant

14+ years of experience

MBBS, MD
Dr. L H Hiranandani Hospital, Mumbai - India

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    Treatments & Conditions Dr. Wasim P Specializes In

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    Areas of Expertise

    Dr. Wasim P

    Major Conditions Treated

    • Head & Neck Cancers (Oral Cavity, Oropharynx, Larynx, Nasopharynx, Thyroid)
    • Breast Cancer (Curative & Palliative Radiotherapy)
    • Soft Tissue Sarcomas
    • Lung Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer (Definitive & Post-operative Radiotherapy)
    • Brain Tumours (SBRT, WBRT)
    • Gastrointestinal Cancers (Oesophageal, Rectal, Gastric)
    • Gynaecological Cancers (Cervical, Endometrial — Brachytherapy)
    • Bladder Cancer
    • Palliative Radiotherapy (All Cancer Types)

    Sub-specialties

    • IMRT & Head and Neck Cancer — Princess Margaret-Trained (Toronto): Dr. Phoplunkar received specialist IMRT and Head & Neck Contouring training at Princess Margaret Hospital (PM Cancer Centre), Toronto — one of the world's leading cancer radiation centres. This training in one of North America's top institutions directly underpins his clinical expertise in complex head and neck cancer radiotherapy planning — using IMRT to maximise tumour dose while sparing the parotid glands, spinal cord, and other critical structures. His review article on Radiation Induced Brachial Plexopathy is a testament to his head and neck expertise.
    • IMRT / IGRT / Stereotactic Radiotherapy: Tata Memorial Hospital-trained radiation oncologist — TMH is India's National Cancer Institute, and MBBS + MD training at TMH provides foundational expertise in radiation oncology across all major cancer types. Expert in IMRT, IGRT, SBRT (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy), and SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery) using Eclipse planning system and RapidArc delivery — trained in Zug (Switzerland) and Copenhagen (Denmark).
    • Brachytherapy: Specialist in brachytherapy — intracavitary, intraluminal, and interstitial brachytherapy for breast cancer (partial breast), gynaecological cancers (cervical/endometrial), and soft tissue sarcoma. This combination of external beam and brachytherapy expertise makes Dr. Phoplunkar a comprehensive radiation oncology resource for complex cancer cases in Mumbai.

    Advanced Procedures & Treatments

    • IMRT (Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy)
    • IGRT (Image Guided Radiotherapy)
    • SBRT / SABR (Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy)
    • SRS (Stereotactic Radiosurgery — Brain)
    • RapidArc (Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy — VMAT)
    • 3D Conformal Radiotherapy (3DCRT)
    • Brachytherapy (Intracavitary, Intraoperative, Interstitial)
    • Hemi-Body Irradiation
    • Total Skin Electron Therapy (TSET — Cutaneous Lymphoma)
    • Palliative Radiotherapy (Pain, Bone Metastases, Brain Metastases)

    Qualifications & Credentials

    Medical Degrees

    • MBBS — Tata Memorial Hospital (affiliated with Homi Bhabha National Institute / University of Mumbai), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 1999
    • MD — Radiotherapy / Radiation Oncology — Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai, Maharashtra, India, 2004

    Fellowships & Special Training

    • Senior Registrar — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2004–2006, post-MD clinical training)
    • Training in IMRT & Head and Neck Contouring — Princess Margaret Hospital (PM Cancer Centre), Toronto, Canada, 2008 (one of North America's premier cancer radiation training centres)
    • Training in Eclipse Radiotherapy Planning System — Varian Medical Systems, Zug, Switzerland
    • Training in RapidArc Treatment Modality — Copenhagen, Denmark
    • CME Oncology — AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College), Pune, July 2003

    Certifications & Accreditations

    • Maharashtra Medical Council Registration
    • Life Member — Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
    • Life Member — Association of Hyperthermia in Oncology
    • Member — Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists (CARO)
    • Student Member — American Society of Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology (ASTRO)

    Professional Experience

    Current Affiliations

    • HCG ICS Khubchandani Cancer Centre, Nariman Point, Mumbai — Radiation Oncologist, Present
    • Apollo Hospitals, Belapur, Navi Mumbai — Radiation Oncologist, Present
    • MPCT Hospital, Sanpada, Navi Mumbai — Radiation Oncologist, Present
    • International Oncology (Dr. L.H. Hiranandani Hospital), Powai, Mumbai — Radiation Oncologist (since June 2011)

    Past Affiliations

    • Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), Mumbai — Senior Registrar, Radiation Oncology (2004–2006)
    • S.L. Raheja Fortis Hospital, Mahim, Mumbai — Radiation Oncologist (past)

    Academic & Research Roles

    • Teaching — Departmental teaching programmes for Radiation Technologists, MD students in Radiation Oncology, and Oncology Nursing students (Tata Memorial Hospital)
    • Actively involved in organising blood/haematological conferences (International Oncology Services, August 2014)
    • Several co-authored publications in national and international journals

    Key Achievements

    • 25+ years of radiation oncology experience
    • MBBS + MD Radiotherapy — Tata Memorial Hospital (TMH), India's National Cancer Institute
    • IMRT & Head & Neck Contouring training — Princess Margaret Hospital, Toronto, Canada (2008)
    • Eclipse Radiotherapy Planning training (Zug, Switzerland); RapidArc training (Copenhagen, Denmark)
    • Life Member — AROI; Member — CARO (Canadian Association of Radiation Oncologists); Member — ASTRO
    • Review articles on Radiation Induced Brachial Plexopathy and Palliation in Head & Neck Cancer

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