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Best Medical Oncologists for Targeted Therapy in Chennai, India

This page lists 3 targeted therapy doctors in Chennai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

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This page lists 3 targeted therapy doctors in Chennai, India. Review each doctor's experience, specialty and hospital, then contact our care team for help with the next step.

About Targeted Therapy 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.

Targeted Therapy doctors

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Dr. Arun Ramanan V

MBBS, MD (Radiotherapy), DM (Medical Oncology), FIPM, Certificate in Palliative Care
Clinical Lead and Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology · Specialty: Medical Oncologist
Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai Chennai, India16+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 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
Expertise & Procedures
  • 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
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Medical Oncologist Experience: 16+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles HealthCity ChennaiHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Dr. K. R. Gopi

MD, MRCP, Medical Oncology Certification, European Board Certification, DNB
Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology · Specialty: Medical Oncologist
Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre Chennai, India30+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 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
Expertise & Procedures
  • Chemotherapy Administration and Management
  • Cancer Immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors)
  • Targeted Therapy for Solid Tumours
  • Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
  • Hormone Therapy for Prostate Cancer
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Medical Oncologist Experience: 30+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Dr. Rela Institute and Medical CentreHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
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Dr. Ponni Sivaprakasam

MBBS, MRCPCH, Fellowship Clinical, Fellow, BMT & Co-ordination
Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology · Specialty: Medical Oncologist
Gleneagles Global Health City Chennai, India17+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
  • 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
Expertise & Procedures
  • 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
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Medical Oncologist Experience: 17+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Gleneagles Global Health CityHospital accreditation: NABH, JCI
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Hospitals where these doctors practise

Gleneagles Global Hospital🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$300

Gleneagles Global Hospital

Est. 1999
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
Targeted TherapyMedical OncologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
2+
Doctors for Targeted Therapy
4.7
112 reviews
1000+
Beds
27+
Years Since Founded
Dr. Arun Ramanan VDr. Ponni Sivaprakasam
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Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre🇮🇳 Chennai, India
Starting from$300

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre

Est. 2018
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
Targeted TherapyMedical OncologyCardiac SurgeryCardiology
1+
Doctors for Targeted Therapy
4.7
108 reviews
450+
Beds
8+
Years Since Founded
Dr. K. R. Gopi
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Why consider treatment in India?

Many international patients consider India for prostate & other urological cancers 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.

About the Procedure

What is Targeted Therapy?

Targeted therapy uses drugs designed to specifically identify and attack cancer cells based on genetic mutations, proteins, or receptors, while sparing normal healthy cells. It is used across breast, lung, colorectal, gastric, liver, pancreatic, prostate, ovarian, head & neck cancers, leukemia, lymphoma, and multiple myeloma, often guided by biomarker or genomic testing. India offers internationally accredited cancer centres with access to the latest targeted agents at a fraction of Western costs.

Who may be considered?

Targeted Therapy 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?

Tumor tissue or blood samples are analyzed for specific mutations (e.g., HER2, EGFR, ALK, KRAS, BRCA) to determine eligibility for a matched targeted drug.

3 approaches available for this procedure:

Biomarker/Genomic Testing & Drug Selection

Essential First Step

Tumor tissue or blood samples are analyzed for specific mutations (e.g., HER2, EGFR, ALK, KRAS, BRCA) to determine eligibility for a matched targeted drug.

Comprehensive Investigations

Estimated cost: $300 - $1,500

Tumor biopsy, IHC/FISH testing, next-generation sequencing (NGS) panel, liquid biopsy, complete blood count (CBC), liver and kidney function tests

Treatment / Procedure Estimate

Estimated cost in India: $300 - $2,000

Stay in India

Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2 days
Hospitalisation: 0 days (outpatient)
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~1 day
Total stay: approx 3 days

Usually Included in Hospital Package

  • Oncologist consultation
  • Tissue/blood sample processing
  • Genomic report interpretation
  • Tumor board review

Usually Not Included

  • International shipping of external samples
  • Repeat biopsy if sample inadequate
  • Second confirmatory pathology opinion

Recovery and follow-up

Most patients tolerate targeted therapy on an outpatient or short-stay basis, with periodic monitoring for side effects such as fatigue, skin reactions, or organ toxicity; response is typically reassessed via imaging every 2-3 treatment cycles.

Risks

Potential risks include infusion reactions, cardiotoxicity, skin and gastrointestinal side effects, elevated liver enzymes, and, less commonly, resistance development requiring drug switch.

Alternatives

Depending on cancer type and stage, alternatives may include conventional chemotherapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, radiation, or surgical resection, often used in combination with or instead of targeted therapy.

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
  • IHC/FISH biomarker results (HER2, ER/PR, etc.)
  • Next-generation sequencing (NGS) or mutation panel report
  • Recent CT/PET-CT/MRI imaging
  • Complete blood count and organ function tests
  • Prior treatment and chemotherapy history
  • Discharge summaries from previous hospitalizations
  • Current medication list

Patient information needed

  • Cancer type, stage, and site of primary tumor
  • Prior treatments including surgery, chemotherapy, radiation
  • Known genetic mutations or biomarker status if tested
  • Current performance status and comorbidities
  • Allergy history, especially to biologic drugs
  • Cardiac history if cardiotoxic drugs are anticipated
  • Insurance or budget considerations
  • Availability of a caregiver/companion during treatment

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.

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How this directory is built

Doctors are matched using the specialty, location, condition (Targeted Therapy) and procedure (Targeted Therapy) recorded in their profiles. Inclusion is not an endorsement and does not guarantee a treatment outcome.

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Common questions

FAQs about Targeted Therapy in Chennai, India

What is Prostate & Other Urological Cancers?
Prostate and other urological cancers are malignant tumours that develop in organs of the urinary and male reproductive system — most commonly the prostate gland, but also the bladder, kidneys, and testes. They differ significantly in their rate of growth, risk of spread, and response to treatment, meaning each case requires individual evaluation.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Prostate & Other Urological Cancers?
Symptoms differ by cancer type and stage: prostate cancer may cause difficulty urinating, weak urine flow, blood in urine or semen, or pelvic discomfort, while bladder cancer often presents with painless blood in the urine, and kidney cancer may produce flank pain, a palpable mass, or unexplained weight loss. In early stages, many urological cancers produce no symptoms at all, making incidental detection through screening or imaging particularly important. These symptoms can also be caused by non-cancerous conditions, so their presence alone is not sufficient to establish a diagnosis.
How is Prostate & Other Urological Cancers diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a detailed clinical history and physical examination — including a digital rectal exam (DRE) for suspected prostate cancer — followed by blood tests such as PSA (prostate-specific antigen) for prostate cancer or urine cytology for bladder cancer. Imaging studies including ultrasound, CT, or MRI are used to assess tumour size, location, and potential spread, and a tissue biopsy is usually required to confirm malignancy and determine the tumour's grade. For prostate cancer, the Gleason score and Grade Group are key grading tools, while bladder and kidney cancers are staged using the TNM (Tumour-Node-Metastasis) system to guide treatment planning.
How is Prostate & Other Urological Cancers treated?
Treatment decisions depend on the cancer type, grade, stage, and the patient's overall health and preferences, and are best made by a multidisciplinary team. Options range from active surveillance for low-risk, slow-growing prostate cancer, to medical treatments such as hormone therapy, chemotherapy, and targeted therapy, as well as surgical interventions (such as radical prostatectomy, nephrectomy, or cystectomy) and radiation therapy. No single approach is universally appropriate, and a qualified oncologist will weigh the potential benefits and risks in the context of each individual's clinical profile.
Can Prostate & Other Urological Cancers be treated without a procedure?
Meaningful non-surgical pathways exist for many urological cancers: active surveillance (regular PSA testing, imaging, and repeat biopsy) is a recognised standard of care for carefully selected low-risk prostate cancers, while hormone therapy (androgen deprivation therapy), chemotherapy, and targeted or immunotherapy agents are established treatments for locally advanced or metastatic disease. Radiation therapy — delivered externally or via brachytherapy — is another non-surgical option for eligible patients. The appropriateness of each approach depends on an individualised assessment by a treating specialist.
When is Targeted Therapy considered for Prostate & Other Urological Cancers?
Targeted Therapy may be considered only when it is appropriate for the confirmed diagnosis and the expected benefit outweighs the individual risks. The decision may depend on symptom severity, investigation results, previous treatment, overall health and the patient's goals. A specialist should discuss alternatives and recovery before any procedure is planned.
Which doctor treats Prostate & Other Urological Cancers?
Urological cancers are primarily evaluated and managed by a medical oncologist with experience in genitourinary cancers, often working alongside a urologist for surgical considerations and a radiation oncologist when radiotherapy is part of the plan. In comprehensive centres, a multidisciplinary tumour board — which may also include pathologists, radiologists, and specialist nurses — reviews complex cases to ensure coordinated, evidence-based care.
How do I choose a doctor for Prostate & Other Urological Cancers?
When selecting a specialist, it is worth asking about their specific experience managing your cancer type (e.g. prostate, bladder, or kidney), whether the centre holds regular multidisciplinary tumour board meetings, and what follow-up and survivorship support are available after treatment. Access to advanced diagnostic imaging, clinical trials, and a dedicated patient navigator can also make a meaningful difference in the continuity and quality of your care.
What documents do international patients need to share for a medical evaluation?
Share a concise medical summary, symptom timeline, previous diagnoses, investigation and imaging reports, procedure or biopsy reports where relevant, current medicines, allergies and related treatment records. Provide clear copies with translations when needed. The reviewing doctor may request additional information before giving an opinion.
How does GAF Healthcare help international patients plan treatment in India?
Our care coordination team can review the initial information, help identify suitable doctors and hospitals, request a medical opinion where available, explain next steps and indicative cost information, and support practical planning before travel. A remote opinion does not replace an in-person examination or emergency care.
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