Dr. Vinayak Maka – Consultant Medical Oncologist in Bengaluru

Dr. Vinayak V. Maka is a senior Consultant Medical Oncologist with 18 years of experience in cancer treatment and haematology. He is associated with MS Ramaiah Memorial Hospital and teaches and practices at Ramaiah Medical College.

Dr. Vinayak Maka completed his MBBS from Kempe Gowda Institute of Medical Sciences, Bengaluru, followed by MD in General Medicine and DM in Medical Oncology from Gujarat University. He has also obtained ESMO certification in Medical Oncology and completed specialized clinical fellowship training in Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation in Singapore.

He is experienced in diagnosing and treating a broad range of malignancies and has particular expertise in medical and paediatric oncology, haemato-oncology and bone marrow transplantation.

Dr. Maka provides personalized cancer care for gastrointestinal, urological, head and neck, lung and skin cancers, as well as sarcomas and brain tumors. He is also experienced in the treatment of haematological malignancies and benign blood disorders.

He has extensive experience in both autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation. He received advanced fellowship training in Haematology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Singapore General Hospital and has been involved in establishing and developing stem cell transplantation services.

Dr. Maka has an active academic and research profile, with multiple publications in peer-reviewed journals, national and international conference presentations, clinical research projects and research grants. He has also been involved in developing postgraduate training and academic oncology programs.

Dr. Maka professional achievements include the Young ICON Research Grant for Best Thesis Presentation, MNAMS in Medical Oncology, international oncology training opportunities and multiple travel grants from leading oncology organizations.

Dr. Vinayak Maka's Oncology Treatments

Medical Oncology

Comprehensive medical evaluation and individualized treatment of cancer using appropriate systemic therapies and multidisciplinary care.

Paediatric Oncology

Specialized evaluation and treatment of cancers affecting children and adolescents.

Haemato-Oncology

Diagnosis and management of blood cancers and other haematological malignancies.

Bone Marrow Transplantation

Specialist transplant-based treatment for selected haematological malignancies and other appropriate conditions.

Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation

Stem cell transplantation using the patient's own collected stem cells for selected cancers and blood disorders.

Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation

Stem cell transplantation using compatible donor cells for selected haematological diseases.

Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment

Medical oncology management of cancers involving the gastrointestinal tract using individualized treatment approaches.

Urological Cancer Treatment

Medical treatment of selected cancers affecting the urinary and male reproductive systems.

Head and Neck Cancer Treatment

Multidisciplinary medical management of selected head and neck cancers.

Lung Cancer Treatment

Individualized systemic treatment and supportive care for patients with selected lung cancers.

Sarcoma Treatment

Medical oncology management of selected soft tissue and bone sarcomas as part of multidisciplinary cancer care.

Brain Tumor Treatment

Medical oncology evaluation and systemic treatment planning for selected brain tumors.

Skin Cancer Treatment

Medical evaluation and systemic treatment of selected skin cancers.

Leukemia Treatment

Medical and haematological management of leukemia using appropriate systemic therapies and supportive care.

Lymphoma Treatment

Diagnosis and individualized medical treatment of selected Hodgkin and non-Hodgkin lymphomas.

Multiple Myeloma Treatment

Medical oncology management of multiple myeloma using appropriate systemic and supportive treatment approaches.

Cancer Chemotherapy

Systemic anti-cancer drug treatment selected according to the type, stage and clinical characteristics of the cancer.

Cancer Immunotherapy

Use of appropriate immune-based therapies for selected cancers based on disease characteristics and treatment eligibility.

Targeted Cancer Therapy

Precision-based systemic treatment directed at specific molecular or biological characteristics of selected cancers.

Hormonal Cancer Therapy

Hormone-based systemic treatment for selected cancers that depend on hormonal signals for growth.