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Best Hospitals for Skin Cancer Treatment in Mumbai, India

17 medical oncology hospitals in our India network are listed in Mumbai, accredited by JCI, NABH, NABL, ISO 9001, with 6,503 beds combined.

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This page lists the medical oncology hospitals in our directory offering Skin Cancer Treatment in Mumbai, India, including Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Tata Memorial Hospital, Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai and others. Each listing links through to the hospital's full profile page.

Including:🇮🇳 Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital🇮🇳 Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital🇮🇳 Tata Memorial Hospital

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Compare 17 accredited hospitals for Medical Oncology in Mumbai, India

Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital Featured
Starting from$1,000

🇮🇳 Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital

Mumbai, India 5 (12 reviews) 350 beds
Why consider this hospital?
5/5 rating from 12 reviewsAccredited by JCI, NABH350 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
OncologyCardiac SurgeryNeurosciencesTransplantBariatrics
Accredited by JCI, NABH

Patients considering skin cancer treatment can be cared for by Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Nanavati Super Specialty Hospital, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing skin cancer treatment.

5/5
Rating
1950
Established
350
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
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Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital
Starting from$1,000

🇮🇳 Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

Mumbai, India 4.8 (1800 reviews) 750 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 1800 reviewsAccredited by JCI, NABH750 bedsHas a dedicated Medical Oncology department
Specialties & Accreditation
Medical OncologyCardiac SurgeryCardiologyBreast SurgeryBariatric SurgeryVascular Surgery
Accredited by JCI, NABH

Patients considering skin cancer treatment can be cared for by Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital's Medical Oncology department in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing skin cancer treatment.

4.8/5
Rating
2009
Established
750
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
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Tata Memorial Hospital
Starting from$1,000

🇮🇳 Tata Memorial Hospital

Mumbai, India 4.8 (2500 reviews) 629 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 2500 reviewsAccredited by NABH629 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
OncologyCancer Center
Accredited by NABH

Patients considering skin cancer treatment can be cared for by Tata Memorial Hospital's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Tata Memorial Hospital, accredited by NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing skin cancer treatment.

4.8/5
Rating
1941
Established
629
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
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Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai
Starting from$1,000

🇮🇳 Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai

Mumbai, India 4.8 (512 reviews) 500 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 512 reviewsAccredited by JCI, NABH500 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyNeurologyOrthopedicsSpine Surgery
Accredited by JCI, NABH

Patients considering skin cancer treatment can be cared for by Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing skin cancer treatment.

4.8/5
Rating
2016
Established
500
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
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Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai
Starting from$1,000

🇮🇳 Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai

Mumbai, India 4.8 (615 reviews) 638 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 615 reviewsAccredited by JCI, NABH638 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyNeurologyOrthopedicsGastroenterology
Accredited by JCI, NABH

Patients considering skin cancer treatment can be cared for by Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Gleneagles Hospital, Mumbai, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing skin cancer treatment.

4.8/5
Rating
2008
Established
638
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
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Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre
Starting from$1,000

🇮🇳 Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre

Mumbai, India 4.8 (724 reviews) 326 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.8/5 rating from 724 reviewsAccredited by JCI, NABH326 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyNeurologyOrthopedicsGastroenterology
Accredited by JCI, NABH

Patients considering skin cancer treatment can be cared for by Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Lilavati Hospital And Research Centre, accredited by JCI, NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing skin cancer treatment.

4.8/5
Rating
1997
Established
326
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
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Jaslok Hospital
Starting from$1,000

🇮🇳 Jaslok Hospital

Mumbai, India 4.6 (129 reviews) 350 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.6/5 rating from 129 reviewsAccredited by NABH, NABL350 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryNeurosciencesOncologyOrthopedicsTransplant
Accredited by NABH, NABL

Patients considering skin cancer treatment can be cared for by Jaslok Hospital's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Jaslok Hospital, accredited by NABH, NABL, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing skin cancer treatment.

4.6/5
Rating
1973
Established
350
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
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Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)
Starting from$1,000

🇮🇳 Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)

Parel, Mumbai, India 4.6 (183 reviews) 450 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.6/5 rating from 183 reviewsAccredited by NABH, JCI450 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Liver TransplantCardiac SurgeryOrthopedicsOncologyNeurosciences
Accredited by NABH, JCI

Patients considering skin cancer treatment can be cared for by Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals)'s care team in Parel, Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Gleneagles Global Hospitals (Global Hospitals), accredited by NABH, JCI, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing skin cancer treatment.

4.6/5
Rating
1996
Established
450
Beds
Parel, Mumbai, India
Location
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Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai
Starting from$1,000

🇮🇳 Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai

Navi Mumbai, India 4.6 (143 reviews) 310 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.6/5 rating from 143 reviewsAccredited by NABH310 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyOrthopedicsNeurologyGastroenterology
Accredited by NABH

Patients considering skin cancer treatment can be cared for by Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai's care team in Navi Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. Medicover Hospital, Navi Mumbai, accredited by NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing skin cancer treatment.

4.6/5
Rating
2023
Established
310
Beds
Navi Mumbai, India
Location
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KIMS Hospitals, Thane
Starting from$1,000

🇮🇳 KIMS Hospitals, Thane

Mumbai, India 4.6 (58 reviews) 300 beds
Why consider this hospital?
4.6/5 rating from 58 reviewsAccredited by NABH300 beds
Specialties & Accreditation
Cardiac SurgeryCardiologyOncologyNeurologyOrthopedicsSpine Surgery
Accredited by NABH

Patients considering skin cancer treatment can be cared for by KIMS Hospitals, Thane's care team in Mumbai, India, from initial consultation through recovery. KIMS Hospitals, Thane, accredited by NABH, follows recognised patient-safety and quality-of-care standards when performing skin cancer treatment.

4.6/5
Rating
2025
Established
300
Beds
Mumbai, India
Location
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Our Methodology

How we selected these hospitals

A hospital appears on this page when Medical Oncology is among its listed specialties and it is located in Mumbai, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.

What To Look For

How to Select the Best Hospital for Skin Cancer Treatment in Mumbai, India?

Choosing the right hospital for skin cancer treatment is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:

International Accreditation

Look for a hospital with international accreditation such as JCI or NABH — see the accreditation badges shown for each hospital below.

Specialization

Check that the hospital's listed specialties actually include medical oncology rather than only general care.

Capacity and Track Record

Bed count and year established (shown below for each hospital) are a reasonable proxy for scale and operating experience.

Transparent Costs

Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — hospital charges, room category and stay — before you travel. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.

Clinical Overview

Understanding Skin Cancer Treatment

Skin cancer treatment encompasses a spectrum of evidence-based interventions — from Mohs micrographic surgery and wide local excision to immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and radiation oncology — achieving 5-year survival rates exceeding 98% for early-stage melanoma and non-melanoma subtypes when diagnosed promptly.

2–7 days (varies by treatment modality; Mohs surgery is often outpatient, while immunotherapy initiation or reconstructive surgery may require 3–7 days inpatient)
Hospital Stay
2–6 weeks (surgical patients: typically 2–3 weeks post-op; systemic therapy (immunotherapy/targeted therapy) patients: 4–6 weeks to establish tolerance and confirm response before long-haul travel)
Total Stay in Country (Fit-to-Fly)
95–99% (Stage I–II non-melanoma skin cancers); 85–92% (Stage I–II melanoma); 60–75% (Stage III melanoma with combined modality therapy)
Success Rate

Clinical Overview

  • Skin cancer arises from the uncontrolled proliferation of cutaneous cells, with three predominant histological subtypes: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), the most common malignancy worldwide; squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), which carries meaningful metastatic risk if neglected; and melanoma, the most aggressive form, originating from melanocytes and capable of rapid lymphatic and hematogenous spread.
  • Additional rarer entities — Merkel cell carcinoma, dermatofibrosarcoma protuberans (DFSP), and cutaneous lymphomas — require subspecialty oncologic expertise.
  • The physiological impact of advanced skin cancer extends well beyond the dermis: melanoma in particular exhibits a propensity to metastasize to regional lymph nodes, liver, lung, brain, and bone, triggering systemic inflammatory cascades and significant morbidity.
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Who is a Candidate?

  • ELIGIBLE PATIENTS:
  • Histologically confirmed skin cancer (BCC, SCC, melanoma, Merkel cell carcinoma, DFSP, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma) at any stage, from in situ to Stage IV requiring systemic therapy
  • Patients with recurrent or incompletely excised primary tumors seeking definitive re-excision or Mohs surgery
  • Melanoma patients requiring sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB), completion lymph node dissection (CLND), or isolated limb perfusion (ILP) for regionally advanced disease
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Treatment Options & Approaches

  • SURGICAL APPROACHES:

Recovery

  • PHASE 1 — PRE-ARRIVAL & REMOTE CONSULTATION (Weeks 1–2 before travel):

Risks to be aware of

  • Skin cancer treatment is generally well-tolerated when appropriately matched to tumor biology and patient fitness, but carries specific, clinically meaningful risks that patients must understand before traveling for care.
  • Surgical risks include wound infection (2–5% for standard excision; lower for Mohs due to outpatient aseptic technique), wound dehiscence, hematoma or seroma formation (particularly after lymph node dissection), and lymphedema — a chronic, potentially disabling complication occurring in 10–40% of patients after inguinal or axillary nodal dissection, requiring lifelong compression garment use.
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Why GAF Healthcare

  • GAF Healthcare provides an end-to-end non-medical support infrastructure designed to eliminate logistical friction for international oncology patients and their families.

Cost Range for Related Procedures

Cancer Surgery$4,000–$15,000
Chemotherapy$1,000–$4,000
Radiation Therapy$3,500–$10,000
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Common questions about Skin Cancer Treatment

What is the cost of Skin Cancer Treatment in India vs. the UAE?
The total cost of skin cancer treatment depends heavily on the stage of disease, the histological subtype (BCC, SCC, melanoma), and the treatment modality required. In India, costs typically range from USD 2,500 to USD 28,000: Mohs micrographic surgery for localized BCC or SCC generally costs USD 2,500–5,500; wide local excision with sentinel lymph node biopsy for early-stage melanoma runs USD 4,000–8,000; and a combined surgical plus multi-cycle immunotherapy package (e.g., pembrolizumab adjuvant therapy) or BRAF/MEK-targeted therapy for advanced melanoma can reach USD 15,000–28,000 per treatment episode. In the UAE (Dubai or Abu Dhabi), equivalent procedures cost approximately USD 5,500 to USD 60,000 — roughly 2–2.5× higher than India — reflecting the premium hospital infrastructure, luxury private room standards, and the higher cost base of operating in the GCC healthcare market. Critically, both destinations deploy the same FDA- and EMA-approved drugs (pembrolizumab, nivolumab, dabrafenib, trametinib, vismodegib) and the same oncology technology platforms (Varian TrueBeam linacs, robotic surgery, NGS molecular profiling), meaning the clinical standard of care is equivalent. India is generally recommended for patients prioritizing cost efficiency, while the UAE is preferred by GCC residents, patients requiring shorter travel distances, or those seeking a Western-equivalent luxury care environment. GAF Healthcare provides transparent, itemized cost estimates for your specific case before any commitment is required.
How long do I need to stay in the country before I am fit to fly home after skin cancer treatment?
The fit-to-fly duration is determined by your treatment modality and individual clinical response, and should not be compressed for convenience without oncologist clearance. For patients undergoing Mohs micrographic surgery or simple wide local excision without systemic therapy, a minimum stay of 2–3 weeks post-procedure is recommended. This window allows confirmation of wound healing, removal of sutures or staples (typically Day 7–14), review of final histopathology results (available 5–7 business days post-surgery), and receipt of the adjuvant therapy plan. Long-haul flights carry a meaningful deep vein thrombosis (DVT) risk in post-surgical patients, and cabin pressure changes can affect wound healing and edema, making premature departure inadvisable. For patients undergoing sentinel lymph node biopsy or lymph node dissection, the same 2–3 week minimum applies, with additional time if drains remain in situ or if lymphedema management is being established. For patients initiating immunotherapy (anti-PD-1 or combination ICI regimens), a minimum stay of 4–6 weeks is required: this encompasses Cycle 1 administration, 14-day toxicity monitoring (immune-related adverse events — including hepatitis, colitis, and pneumonitis — can manifest 2–4 weeks post-infusion), and confirmation that your home-country oncologist has received the full treatment summary and is equipped to manage continuation therapy and irAE emergencies. For patients on BRAF/MEK-targeted therapy (oral agents), 4 weeks in-country allows assessment of the febrile pyrexia response (dabrafenib class effect), first pharmacokinetic steady-state, and first radiological response evaluation. GAF Healthcare issues a formal Fit-to-Fly Certificate signed by your treating oncologist before you depart, and your return flights are booked with full travel insurance covering medical repatriation.
What is the success rate of skin cancer treatment, and how does it vary by stage?
Success rates for skin cancer treatment are among the highest in oncology when disease is detected and treated at early stages, but vary significantly by histological subtype and disease extent. For non-melanoma skin cancers treated with Mohs micrographic surgery: 5-year cure rates reach 98–99% for primary basal cell carcinoma (BCC) and 95–97% for primary squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) at cosmetically sensitive sites. For high-risk SCC with perineural invasion or nodal involvement, 5-year disease-specific survival drops to 70–85%, underscoring the importance of multidisciplinary adjuvant management. For cutaneous melanoma, outcomes are strongly stage-dependent per AJCC 8th Edition staging: Stage I (thin, node-negative melanoma, Breslow ≤1 mm): 5-year overall survival 97–99%; Stage II (thicker, node-negative): 80–94% depending on ulceration and mitotic rate; Stage III (regional nodal metastasis): 5-year OS of 40–78%, dramatically improved by adjuvant pembrolizumab (KEYNOTE-054: 75.4% recurrence-free survival at 3.5 years vs. 61.4% placebo) or adjuvant dabrafenib+trametinib (COMBI-AD: 54% relapse-free survival at 5 years vs. 38% placebo in BRAF V600-mutant disease); Stage IV (distant metastasis): historically <10% 5-year OS, now transformed by immunotherapy — CheckMate 067 (nivolumab + ipilimumab) demonstrates 52% 5-year OS in metastatic melanoma, and RELATIVITY-047 (relatlimab + nivolumab) shows further PFS improvement. For Merkel cell carcinoma, 5-year OS for localized disease is approximately 55–65%; avelumab and pembrolizumab have produced durable responses (ORR ~33–40%) in advanced/metastatic disease. GAF Healthcare's oncology partners in India and the UAE operate high-volume melanoma and skin oncology programs with outcomes benchmarked against international registries, and all cases are reviewed by tumor boards applying current NCCN and ESMO guideline standards.

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How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Hospital for Skin Cancer Treatment in Mumbai, India

Discover the Top Hospitals for Skin Cancer Treatment in Mumbai, India

This page lists 17 accredited medical oncology hospitals in Mumbai, India, so you can compare accreditation, specialties and bed capacity in one place.

Support When You Need It Most

Share your medical reports with us on WhatsApp or email. Our medical team reviews them and comes back with a recommended hospital and treatment plan for your case.

Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs

We provide a single, itemised quote covering hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.

Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination

Once you choose a hospital, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking nearby, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.

Curious what treatment might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.

Common Questions

Frequently asked questions about skin cancer treatment in Mumbai, India

How many medical oncology hospitals are listed in Mumbai, India?
17 hospitals in our Mumbai, India directory are currently listed for medical oncology including Skin Cancer Treatment.
How do you choose which hospitals to list?
A hospital appears on this page when Medical Oncology is among its listed specialties and it is located in Mumbai, India. Hospitals are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows the listed rating (highest first), the same field shown on each hospital's profile.
How much does treatment cost in India?
Cost varies by hospital, city and individual case. Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate — see the link on this page.
Are there medical oncology hospitals for this in other India cities?
See the "Hospitals in other cities" links on this page for the full India list.
Are these hospitals internationally accredited?
Hospitals listed on this page carry accreditations including JCI, NABH, NABL, ISO 9001 — see the accreditation badge shown for each hospital below.
Can I get a treatment plan and cost estimate before I travel?
Yes. Share your medical reports with the GAF Healthcare team over WhatsApp or email, and our medical team will review them and come back with a recommended hospital, a treatment plan and an itemised cost estimate before you commit to anything.
Do you help with visa, travel and accommodation?
Yes. Once you choose a hospital, our team helps arrange the medical visa invitation letter, book accommodation near the hospital, and organise airport pickup and transport to appointments.
What support do I get during and after treatment?
Our medical team reviews your reports and stays in touch throughout your treatment journey — from the first consultation through recovery, including after you return home.
What does the "Featured" label next to a hospital's name mean?
"Featured" reflects editorial prominence on this listing, not a clinical ranking or a claim that it is the "best" hospital.
How do I get matched with the right hospital for skin cancer treatment?
Share your medical reports and requirements with the GAF Healthcare team, and our medical coordinators will recommend a suitable hospital from this list based on your case.
Does the listed cost cover everything?
The figures shown are an indicative planning estimate, not a final quote from a specific hospital. Our team provides a single, itemised, all-inclusive quote before you make any commitment.
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