Dr Suresh Advani

MBBS, MD (Medicine), FICP, MNAMS, FNAMS, Fellow (Medical Oncology)

Dr Suresh Advani is one of the most decorated and experienced medical oncologist in India. Awarded with prestigious Padama Shri and Padma Bhushan Dr Advani pioneered bone marrow transplantation in India. He performed first successful bone marrow transplant on a 9 year old girl. Dr Advani has also been conferred with Lifetime Achievement Award in Oncology by Haward Medical International and Dr B C Roy Award. Currently Dr Advani is working as head of medical oncology at Nanavati Hospital, Mumbai, India.

He played an important role in establishing the Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Medical Oncology at TMH (Mumbai University). He has trained many successful oncologists. Dr Advani is recognized as a pioneer in the establishment of bone marrow transplantation in India.

Dr Advani has more than 50 years of experience in treating cancer patients through chemotherapy and bone marrow transplants. Dr Advani is considered as institution in himself when it comes to development in field of cancer treatment through medicines. Dr Suresh Advani did graduationa nd post graduation from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India. He further went to USA for studies in medical oncology and bone marrow transplant. He gained major experience in chemotherapy and bone marrow transplant at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, Washington, USA.

Educational Qualifications

Fellowship in Medical Oncology
FNAMS
MNAMS
FICP
MD (Medicine) from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India
MBBS from Grant Medical College, Mumbai, India

 

Achievements

Experience

Medical Oncologist at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, India
Medical Oncologist at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai, India
Medical Oncologist at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai, India
Medical Oncologist at Raheja Hospital, Mumbai, India
Medical Oncologist at Fortis Hospital Mulund Hospital, Mumbai, India

Special Interest

Chemotherapy
Targetted Chemotherapy
Bone Marrow Transplant

Memberships & Awards

Member of National Academy of Medical Sciences

Member of Association of Physicians of India

PADMASHRI” by Government of India

PADMABHUSHAN” by Government of India

Dr. B.C. Roy Award

Lifetime Achievement in Oncology by Haward Medical International