Dr. Santhosh Devadas
DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine), MBBS15 years experience
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital
Ramaiah Memorial Hospital, Bengaluru, India
About Doctor
| Dr. Santhosh Kumar Devadas is an accomplished Medical Oncologist specializing in solid tumors, hematologic malignancies, and Bone Marrow Transplant. With over 15 years of experience, he serves as the HOD & Consultant – Department of Medical Oncology & Chief – Bone Marrow Transplant at the Ramaiah Institute of Oncosciences. He completed his advanced training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and his internal medicine residency at St. John's Medical College, Bangalore. |
Other Information
| He has received numerous accolades, including the Research Excellence Award by Ramaiah Medical College and has been elected a Member of the National Academy of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. He has also been honored with the ESMO Travelling Fellowship and ACORD Fellowship. He has an extensive publication record and has presented at ASH, ASCO, and ESMO. He speaks Kannada, English, Hindi. |
Education & Qualifications
DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine), MBBS
Services
Management of various cancers (gastrointestinal, urological, head & neck, lung, sarcoma, brain, skin); stem cell and bone marrow transplants; personalized cancer therapies; clinical trials
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions about Dr. Santhosh
01What is medical oncology?
What is medical oncology?
Medical oncology uses chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and hormonal therapy to treat cancer.
02When is a bone marrow transplant needed?
When is a bone marrow transplant needed?
For blood cancers like leukemia, lymphoma, multiple myeloma, and some autoimmune diseases.
03What are the side effects of chemotherapy?
What are the side effects of chemotherapy?
Fatigue, nausea, hair loss, increased infection risk; most are temporary and manageable.
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