This page lists 6 immunotherapy doctors in Chennai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.
About Immunotherapy doctors in Chennai, India
This directory is based on doctors currently listed in GAF Healthcare's registry. Clinical suitability varies by patient; a doctor should review your history and investigations before any treatment decision.
Immunotherapy doctors
FeaturedDr. Arun Ramanan V
- 16+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology — Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, Perumbakkam, Present
- Medical Oncology Specialist — Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, Previous tenure with clinical trial and tumour board leadership roles
- Chemotherapy administration and management
- Cancer immunotherapy and checkpoint inhibitor therapy
- Targeted therapy and molecular cancer treatment
- Hormone therapy for breast cancer
- Bone marrow transplantation and stem cell support
Dr. S. Viswanath
- 17+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology — Rela Hospital, Cancer Centre, Chennai (Present)
- Commandant — Military Hospital, Chennai (2020–2021)
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Targeted Cancer Therapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- CAR-T Cell Therapy
- Hormone Therapy for Breast and Prostate Cancer
Dr. J. Jebasingh
- 33+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology, Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai (Present)
- Specialist training in Bone Marrow Transplantation, Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai
- Chemotherapy Administration for Solid Tumors
- Cancer Immunotherapy and Checkpoint Inhibitors
- Targeted Cancer Therapy (HER2, EGFR, ALK inhibitors)
- Hormone Therapy for Breast and Gynecologic Cancers
- Bone Marrow Transplantation (Autologous and Allogeneic)
Dr. K. R. Gopi
- 30+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai, Present
- Consultant — Medical Oncology, Apollo Speciality Hospital, Chennai
- Chemotherapy Administration and Management
- Cancer Immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors)
- Targeted Therapy for Solid Tumours
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
- Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
Dr. Ponni Sivaprakasam
- 17+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology — Gleneagles Global Health City, Chennai, Present
- Consultant Paediatric Haemato-Oncology — Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Centre, Bangalore
- Bone marrow transplantation (autologous and allogeneic)
- Stem cell mobilization and apheresis
- Chemotherapy administration and management
- CAR-T cell therapy infusion and monitoring
- Cancer immunotherapy and targeted therapy protocols
Dr. Sujith Kumar Mullapally
- 9+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Consultant, Medical Oncology – Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, India (Present)
- Consultant & Head of Department, Oncology – Aster MIMS, Kannur, Kerala, India
- Chemotherapy for solid tumors
- Immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors
- Targeted molecular therapy
- Hormone therapy for breast cancer
- Hormone therapy for prostate cancer
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaGleneagles Global Hospital
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaDr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaApollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Why consider treatment in India?
Many international patients consider India for leukemia treatment for several reasons, including:
More affordable estimates
Competitive indicative costs compared with many other countries, for similar clinical standards.
Internationally accredited hospitals
Hospitals experienced in treating international patients.
Experienced specialists
Doctors who regularly manage similar cases.
Care coordination support
A team to help with planning, medical translation and follow-up.
What is Immunotherapy?
Immunotherapy uses drugs that help the patient's own immune system recognize and destroy cancer cells, and is used across many cancers including breast, lung, colorectal, gastric/esophageal, liver/pancreatic, ovarian/gynaecological, head & neck cancers, leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma. It is given as an infusion in cycles, either alone or combined with chemotherapy/targeted therapy, and India offers globally approved immunotherapy drugs and advanced options like CAR-T cell therapy at a fraction of Western costs. Treatment plans are individualized based on tumor type, biomarker status (e.g., PD-L1, MSI), and stage of disease.
Who may be considered?
Immunotherapy may be considered after a qualified specialist reviews your reports and medical history. Suitability varies from person to person and must be assessed by your treating doctor.
How does it work?
Drugs such as PD-1/PD-L1 and CTLA-4 inhibitors are given as IV infusions every 2-4 weeks to block signals that let cancer cells evade the immune system, often combined with chemotherapy for greater effect.
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
Most CommonDrugs such as PD-1/PD-L1 and CTLA-4 inhibitors are given as IV infusions every 2-4 weeks to block signals that let cancer cells evade the immune system, often combined with chemotherapy for greater effect.
Comprehensive Investigations
CBC, liver and kidney function tests, thyroid function tests, PD-L1/MSI/biomarker testing, contrast CT/PET-CT, ECG, tumor board review
Treatment / Procedure Estimate
Stay in India
Usually Included in Hospital Package
- Oncologist consultations
- Day-care infusion facility
- Drug administration and monitoring
- Pre-cycle blood work
- Nursing care during infusion
Usually Not Included
- Cost of immunotherapy drug (billed per cycle)
- Interim PET-CT/imaging for response assessment
- Management of immune-related side effects if hospitalization needed
- Genetic/biomarker testing not covered under package
Recovery and follow-up
Most patients tolerate immunotherapy infusions as outpatients and can resume light activity within a day or two, though fatigue, skin rash, or flu-like symptoms are common and are monitored through regular blood tests before each cycle. CAR-T patients require a longer inpatient recovery period with close monitoring for delayed immune reactions.
Risks
Immunotherapy can trigger immune-related side effects affecting the skin, gut, lungs, liver, or endocrine glands, and rarely severe reactions like cytokine release syndrome (especially with CAR-T) that require prompt hospital management. Response to treatment varies by tumor type and biomarker status, and not all patients achieve remission.
Alternatives
Depending on the cancer type and stage, alternatives include conventional chemotherapy, targeted therapy, radiation therapy, hormonal therapy, surgery, or a combination approach as advised by the tumor board.
What we need to prepare a formal estimate
Share whatever you have — the care team will confirm the final checklist after reviewing your case.
Reports required
- Histopathology and biopsy report confirming cancer type
- Biomarker/genetic testing results (PD-L1, HER2, MSI, EGFR, etc.)
- Recent CT/PET-CT/MRI imaging reports
- Complete blood count and liver/kidney function tests
- Previous chemotherapy/radiotherapy/surgery records
- Bone marrow biopsy report (for blood cancers)
- Cardiac evaluation report (ECG/ECHO)
- Discharge summaries from previous hospitalizations
Patient information needed
- Current age, weight, and general performance status
- Detailed cancer diagnosis with stage and biomarker status
- History of prior treatments and response to them
- Any known drug allergies or autoimmune conditions
- Current medications including steroids or immunosuppressants
- Presence of other chronic conditions (diabetes, heart or lung disease)
- Availability of a caregiver/attendant during treatment
- Preferred treatment start date and travel flexibility
Costs shown are indicative planning estimates based on typical pricing across leading Indian hospitals. They are not a quote — actual pricing depends on your case complexity, hospital choice, and length of stay. Share your reports for a personalized estimate.
How this directory is built
Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Immunotherapy) and procedure (Immunotherapy) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.
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