Dr. Sangeetha K P
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Dr. Sangeetha K P

Consultant — Medical Oncology

Medical Oncologist

Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road Bengaluru, India 11+ Years Experience
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About Dr. Sangeetha K P

Dr. Sangeetha K P is a Consultant Medical Oncologist with over 11 years of dedicated clinical experience in oncology. She holds a DM in Medical Oncology from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, one of Asia's leading cancer centres, and is an MRCP (UK) member of the Royal College of Physicians. Her educational foundation includes an MBBS and MD in General Medicine, complemented by specialized training in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and advanced palliative care, providing her with a comprehensive toolkit for managing complex malignancies.

Dr. Sangeetha's clinical expertise spans the full spectrum of cancer therapeutics: adjuvant, neoadjuvant, and palliative chemotherapy for solid tumours; modern immunotherapy with immune checkpoint inhibitors; molecular targeted therapy guided by biomarker analysis; and hormone therapy for breast cancer. She tailors treatment protocols to individual patient profiles, combining evidence-based standard of care with emerging precision medicine approaches, ensuring optimal outcomes across a diverse patient population.

She treats patients from across the Gulf region, Africa, and the Indian subcontinent, bringing a compassionate, culturally sensitive approach to every consultation. International patients appreciate her clear communication and structured treatment planning, which demystify complex cancer diagnoses and empower informed decision-making throughout their care journey.

Dr. Sangeetha practises at Apollo Hospitals on Bannerghatta Road in Bengaluru, a NABH-accredited facility renowned for its advanced oncology infrastructure, dedicated cancer centres, and seamless coordination for international patient care. Apollo's multispecialty team and integrated support services ensure that complex cases receive coordinated management with access to diagnostic imaging, pathology, and surgical oncology when needed.

International patients choosing Dr. Sangeetha benefit from her dual commitment to clinical rigour and patient-centred care, set within India's most established oncology ecosystem. Gaf Healthcare simplifies the entire journey—from initial consultation via video or WhatsApp to coordinated hospital admission and follow-up support in your home country.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Sangeetha K P

  • Breast cancer
  • Lung cancer
  • Colorectal cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Gastric cancer
  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Lymphoma
  • Head and neck cancer
  • Urothelial cancer
  • Sarcoma
  • Advanced solid tumours
  • Cancer-related palliative symptoms

Areas of Interest

  • Chemotherapy Services
  • Adjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
  • Palliative Chemotherapy
  • Chemotherapy for Solid Tumors
  • Immunotherapy for Advanced Cancer
  • Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
  • Targeted Therapy for Solid Tumors
  • Molecular Targeted Therapy
  • Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
  • Biomarker-Based Targeted Therapy
  • Palliative Care

Qualifications

  • MBBSGeneral Medicine
  • MDGeneral Medicine
  • DMTata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
  • MRCP (UK)Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom

Work Experience

  • Consultant, Medical Oncology — Apollo Hospitals, Bannerghatta Road, Bengaluru — 11+ years
  • Advanced Palliative Care training — India
  • Specialised training in Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO)
  • DM Medical Oncology residency — Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Certifications (6)

  • MBBS

    General Medicine

  • MD

    General Medicine

  • DM (Doctor of Medicine)

    Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

  • MRCP (UK)

    Royal College of Physicians, United Kingdom

  • Advanced Palliative Care Certification

    India

  • ECMO Specialist Certification

    Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation Training

Memberships (0)

    Research Papers & Publications (5)

    Efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in advanced solid tumours: A clinical review

    Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology

    Biomarker-guided targeted therapy in breast cancer: Current trends and clinical outcomes

    Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics

    Palliative chemotherapy in advanced gastric malignancy: Patient selection and quality of life considerations

    Journal of Palliative Medicine

    Neoadjuvant chemotherapy protocols for locally advanced colorectal cancer: A multicentre experience

    Indian Journal of Surgical Oncology

    Hormone receptor status and treatment response in hormone-sensitive breast cancer

    Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention

    Procedures

    Adjuvant chemotherapy for solid tumours Neoadjuvant chemotherapy protocols Palliative chemotherapy management Immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitorsTargeted molecular therapyHormone therapy for breast cancerBiomarker-guided treatment planningPalliative care coordinationChemotherapy toxicity management Cancer survivorship counselling

    Frequently Asked Questions

    International patients can easily schedule a consultation through Gaf Healthcare's digital platform. We offer video consultations via Zoom or WhatsApp, allowing you to speak with Dr. Sangeetha from anywhere in the world. Simply submit your medical reports and history through our portal, and our team will arrange a convenient time slot. For urgent cases, we provide rapid scheduling within 24–48 hours, complete with real-time translation support if needed.