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About Immunotherapy doctors in 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. Vinod Raina
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology), Fellowship, Fellowship
Chairman – Medical Oncology · Specialty: Medical Oncologist
Fortis Memorial Research Institute Gurgaon, India40+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 40+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Chairman – Medical Oncology, Fortis Memorial Research Institute, Gurugram (Present)
- Professor and Head of Medical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (2001 – 2013)
Expertise & Procedures
- High-Dose Chemotherapy with Stem Cell Rescue
- Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant
- Chemotherapy (Induction, Consolidation, Maintenance)
- Concurrent Chemoradiotherapy
- Palliative Chemotherapy
Medical Oncologist Experience: 40+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Memorial Research InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Pooja Babbar
MBBS, MD Radiation Oncology, Senior Residency, DM Medical Oncology – Gold Medalist, European Certification in Medical Oncology (ESMO), Diploma in Medico Legal System, MBA in Hospital Management
Consultant & Unit Head – Medical Oncology · Specialty: Medical Oncologist
Fortis Hospital Manesar Gurugram, India11+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 11+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Consultant & Unit Head – Medical Oncology, Fortis Hospital, Manesar, Gurugram (Present)
- American Oncology Institute, Gurugram
Expertise & Procedures
- Chemotherapy (Adjuvant, Neoadjuvant, Palliative)
- Immunotherapy (Checkpoint Inhibitors)
- Targeted Therapy (HER2, EGFR, VEGF, CDK4/6 inhibitors)
- Hormonal Therapy (Breast, Prostate cancer)
- Oncological Emergency Management
Medical Oncologist Experience: 11+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Hospital ManesarHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL, JCI
Dr. Ashok Kumar Vaid
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Chairman — Medical Oncology, Hematology & Stem Cell Transplant · Specialty: Medical Oncologist & BMT Specialist
Medanta - The Medicity Gurgaon, India44+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 44+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist & BMT Specialist
- Chairman — Medical Oncology, Hematology & Stem Cell Transplant, Medanta – The Medicity, Gurgaon (Present)
- Pioneered one of the largest stem cell transplant programmes in private-sector north India
Expertise & Procedures
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
- Haploidentical Stem Cell Transplant
- Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
- Chemotherapy Administration
Medical Oncologist & BMT Specialist Experience: 44+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Medanta - The MedicityHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Imran Khan
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP — Medical Oncology
Consultant — Medical Oncology · Specialty: Medical Oncologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India10+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 10+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Consultant — Medical Oncology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi (Present)
- Associate Consultant — Medical Oncology, Fortis Escorts, Amritsar
Expertise & Procedures
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Targeted Therapy Infusions
- Immunotherapy Infusions
- PICC Line Insertion
- Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy
Medical Oncologist Experience: 10+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. Huma Noor
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology), MRCP — Medical Oncology
Consultant — Medical Oncology · Specialty: Medical Oncologist
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute New Delhi, India11+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 11+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Consultant — Medical Oncology, Fortis Escorts, Okhla Road, New Delhi (Present)
- Consultant — Medical Oncology, Fortis Escorts, Amritsar
Expertise & Procedures
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Immunotherapy Infusions
- Targeted & Hormonal Therapy
- Autologous Stem Cell Transplant
- Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant (Paediatric & Adult)
Medical Oncologist Experience: 11+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Fortis Escorts Heart InstituteHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
(Lt Gen) Dr. C. S. Narayanan, VSM
MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Chairman — Manipal Institute of Neuro Sciences · Specialty: Neurologist
Manipal Hospital Dwarka New Delhi, India35+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 35+ years of experience in Neurologist
- Chairman, Manipal Institute of Neuro Sciences, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi — Present
- Consultant Neurologist, Manipal Hospital Dwarka, New Delhi — Present
Expertise & Procedures
- Video EEG Monitoring and Analysis
- Intravenous Thrombolysis (tPA) for Acute Stroke
- Mechanical Thrombectomy for Large Vessel Occlusion
- Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) and EMG Studies
- Comprehensive Movement Disorder Assessment and Management
Neurologist Experience: 35+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Manipal Hospital DwarkaHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Dipanjan Panda
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology · Specialty: Medical Oncologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals New Delhi, India15+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 15+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi (Present)
- Associate Professor & HOD — Medical Oncology, Institute of Liver and Biliary Sciences (ILBS), New Delhi
Expertise & Procedures
- Systemic chemotherapy for solid tumours
- Targeted therapy regimens
- Immunotherapy (checkpoint inhibitors)
- Oral chemotherapy management
- Adjuvant and neo-adjuvant cancer treatment planning
Medical Oncologist Experience: 15+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals
Dr. Sai Lakshmi Daayana
MBBS, MS, MRCOG
Consultant — Obstetrics, Gynecology & Gynecologic Oncology · Specialty: Gynecologic Oncosurgeon
Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills Hyderabad, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Gynecologic Oncosurgeon
- Consultant — Obstetrics, Gynecology & Gynecologic Oncology, Apollo Hospital Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, India
- Clinical Lecturer in Surgical Gynaecological Oncology, Christie Hospital, Manchester, United Kingdom
Expertise & Procedures
- Radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy in gynecologic cancer
- Cytoreductive surgery for advanced ovarian cancer
- Cervical cancer surgical management and reconstruction
- Vulvar cancer wide local excision and inguinal lymphadenectomy
Gynecologic Oncosurgeon Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Apollo Hospital Jubilee HillsHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Dr. M. Janarthinakani
MBBS, MD
Senior Consultant — Radiation Oncology · Specialty: Radiation Oncologist
Rela Hospital Chennai, India25+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 25+ years of experience in Radiation Oncologist
- Senior Consultant, Radiation Oncology — Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Consultant and Educator — Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai
Expertise & Procedures
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Brachytherapy for Cervical and Rectal Cancers
- 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy Planning
Radiation Oncologist Experience: 25+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Rela HospitalHospital accreditation: NABH, NABL
Dr. Sapna Manocha Verma
MBBS, MD in Radiotherapy
Senior Consultant — Radiation Oncology · Specialty: Radiation Oncologist
Indraprastha Apollo Hospital Delhi NCR, India22+ Years experience
Why consider this doctor?
- 22+ years of experience in Radiation Oncologist
- Senior Consultant — Radiation Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi NCR, Present
- Extensive clinical practice across major cancer centers in India with 22+ years of dedicated experience in radiation oncology and multimodal cancer management
Expertise & Procedures
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery
- Brachytherapy
- 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy
- Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
Radiation Oncologist Experience: 22+ YearsHospital Affiliation: Indraprastha Apollo HospitalHospital accreditation: JCI, NABH
Hospitals where these doctors practise
🇮🇳 Manesar, Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$1,000
Fortis Hospital Manesar
Est. 2013
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditationJCI — Joint Commission International accreditation
ImmunotherapyCardiac SurgeryOrthopedicsBariatric Surgery
1+
Doctors for Immunotherapy
4.4
74 reviews
350+
Beds
13+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Gurgaon, IndiaStarting from$1,000
Medanta - The Medicity
Est. 2009
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
ImmunotherapyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
10+
Doctors for Immunotherapy
4.9
2150 reviews
1600+
Beds
17+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$1,000
Fortis Escorts Heart Institute
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
ImmunotherapyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
2+
Doctors for Immunotherapy
4.5
24 reviews
310+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$1,000
Manipal Hospitals Dwarka
Est. 2017
NABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditationNABL — National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories accreditation
ImmunotherapyCardiologyOncologyOrthopedics
1+
Doctors for Immunotherapy
4.4
54 reviews
380+
Beds
9+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Hyderabad, IndiaStarting from$1,000
Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills
Est. 1988
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
ImmunotherapyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
5+
Doctors for Immunotherapy
4.1
44 reviews
550+
Beds
38+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$1,000
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
ImmunotherapyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors for Immunotherapy
4.7
108 reviews
450+
Beds
8+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaStarting from$1,000
Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road
Est. 1983
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
ImmunotherapyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
5+
Doctors for Immunotherapy
4.7
125 reviews
560+
Beds
43+
Years Since Founded
🇮🇳 New Delhi, IndiaStarting from$1,000
BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital
Est. 1959
JCI — Joint Commission International accreditationNABH — National Accreditation Board for Hospitals & Healthcare Providers accreditation
ImmunotherapyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyMedical Oncology
4+
Doctors for Immunotherapy
3.8
48 reviews
650+
Beds
67+
Years Since Founded
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.
About the Procedure
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.
3 approaches available for this procedure:
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
Estimated cost: $400 - $1,500
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
Estimated cost in India: $1,500 - $3,500 per cycle
Stay in India
Pre-procedure stay (outside hospital): ~2-3 days
Hospitalisation: ~1 day (day-care per cycle)
Recovery period (outside hospital): ~2-3 days recommended between cycles
Total stay: approx 4-6 cycles over 3-6 months
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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Common questions
FAQs about Immunotherapy in India
What is Leukemia?
Leukemia is a group of blood cancers originating in the bone marrow, where abnormal white blood cells multiply uncontrollably and interfere with the production of normal blood cells. The main types include acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), acute myeloid leukemia (AML), chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL), and chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), each requiring a distinct clinical approach.
What are the symptoms and health risks of Leukemia?
Common symptoms include persistent fatigue, unexplained weight loss, recurrent infections, easy bruising or bleeding, swollen lymph nodes, night sweats, bone or joint pain, and an enlarged spleen or liver. Acute leukemias tend to present with symptoms that develop over days to weeks, while chronic forms may cause few or no symptoms early on and are sometimes detected incidentally on routine blood tests. It is important to note that these symptoms overlap with many other conditions, and experiencing them does not establish a leukemia diagnosis—only appropriate medical investigation can do that.
How is Leukemia diagnosed?
Diagnosis typically begins with a complete blood count (CBC) showing abnormal white cell levels, followed by a peripheral blood smear to examine cell appearance. A bone marrow biopsy and aspiration are usually required to confirm the diagnosis, determine the specific leukemia subtype, and assess the proportion of blast cells present. Further investigations—including cytogenetics, fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), flow cytometry, and molecular testing for mutations such as BCR-ABL, FLT3, or NPM1—are used to classify the disease precisely and guide risk stratification, which directly influences treatment planning.
How is Leukemia treated?
Treatment strategy depends on the leukemia type, subtype, risk classification, a patient's age, overall health, and response to initial therapy. Acute leukemias generally require prompt intervention—commonly chemotherapy delivered in structured induction and consolidation phases—while some chronic leukemias may be managed initially with targeted oral therapies or careful monitoring without immediate systemic treatment. For eligible patients, particularly those with high-risk or relapsed disease, a stem cell transplant may be recommended to achieve longer-term disease control; immunotherapy approaches such as CAR-T cell therapy are also available for select cases. All treatment decisions should be individualized through discussion with a qualified oncology team.
Can Leukemia be treated without a procedure?
The majority of leukemia treatment is non-surgical by nature. Chemotherapy, targeted therapy (such as tyrosine kinase inhibitors for CML or APL differentiation therapy), and immunotherapy are the primary systemic treatments. For certain chronic leukemias with a low disease burden and no symptoms—particularly CLL in early stages—an approach of active surveillance, sometimes called 'watch and wait,' may be appropriate under close specialist monitoring before initiating drug therapy.
When is Immunotherapy considered for Leukemia?
Immunotherapy 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 Leukemia?
Leukemia is primarily evaluated and managed by a medical oncologist specializing in hematologic malignancies, often referred to as a hematologist-oncologist or clinical hematologist. Complex cases, particularly those involving stem cell transplantation, are co-managed by a transplant hematologist and a multidisciplinary team that may include infectious disease specialists, transfusion medicine physicians, and specialist nurses.
How do I choose a doctor for Leukemia?
When comparing providers for leukemia care, look for a medical oncologist or hematologist-oncologist with documented experience in your specific leukemia type, access to advanced molecular diagnostics and a full range of treatment options including targeted therapy and stem cell transplant capability, and a center that offers structured multidisciplinary tumor board review and long-term follow-up protocols.
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.