9 medical oncology specialists are listed in our India network in Chennai, at 3 hospitals, with 9–33 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the medical oncology doctors in our directory for Chennai, India, drawn from hospitals including Gleneagles Global Hospital, Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
Why Choose Chennai, India for Medical Oncology?
Chennai, India is one of GAF Healthcare's listed hubs for medical oncology, with 9 specialists across 3 hospitals in our directory, offering 9–33 years of listed experience among them.
Of the hospitals listed here, 2 hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, and 3 hold NABH accreditation — recognised international and national benchmarks for hospital patient-safety and clinical-quality standards. Published patient guides on this site put typical India treatment costs at roughly 60–80% less than equivalent care in the US, UK or Gulf.
As with every doctor and hospital you find through GAF Healthcare, choosing Chennai, India comes with our own coordination support: a single itemised quote, visa and travel arrangements, and a language-speaking companion where needed — see "How GAF Healthcare assists" below.
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FeaturedDr. J. Jebasingh
- 33+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant — Medical Oncology, Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai
- 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. Prasad E
- 22+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Head of Department & Senior Medical Oncologist, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai
- Consultant Medical Oncologist, Tata Medical Centre, Kolkata, West Bengal
- Chemotherapy for Solid Tumours
- Adjuvant and Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy
- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
- Targeted Molecular Therapy
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
Dr. Julius Xavier Scott
- 22+ years of experience in Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist
- Director, Department of Paediatric Hemato-Oncology — Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Clinical Faculty — Sri Ramachandra Medical University, Chennai
- Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Childhood Leukemia Chemotherapy
- Lymphoma Treatment and Management
- Retinoblastoma Chemotherapy
- Pediatric Hematology Consultation
Dr. S. Viswanath
- 17+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology — Rela Hospital, Cancer Centre, Chennai
- Commandant — Military Hospital, Chennai
- Chemotherapy Administration
- Targeted Cancer Therapy
- Cancer Immunotherapy
- CAR-T Cell Therapy
- Hormone Therapy for Breast and 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. 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. Dhaarani J
- 13+ years of experience in Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist
- Consultant, Paediatric Hemato-Oncology — Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai
- Consultant Paediatric Hemato-Oncologist — SRIHER, Chennai
- Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplantation
- Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation
- Chemotherapy Administration in Paediatric Oncology
- Bone Marrow Aspiration and Biopsy
- Paediatric Lumbar Puncture and Intrathecal Therapy
Dr. Sujith Kumar Mullapally
- 9+ years of experience in Medical Oncologist
- Consultant, Medical Oncology – Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, India
- 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
How we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Medical Oncology in Chennai, India. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
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🇮🇳 Chennai, IndiaHow to Select the Best Doctor for Medical Oncology in Chennai, India?
Choosing the right medical oncology surgeon is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:
Experience and Expertise
Look for a surgeon with a strong track record in medical oncology specifically, not just general surgery. Years of listed experience — shown on every profile below — is a reasonable starting point.
Specialization
Medical Oncology covers a wide range of procedures, from routine endoscopic work to complex organ transplants. Check that the doctor's listed procedures (see "Procedures in medical oncology" below) actually match the treatment you need.
Hospital Affiliation
The hospital matters as much as the surgeon. Look for an accredited centre with a dedicated gastroenterology/HPB (hepatopancreatobiliary) unit, ICU support, and experience treating international patients — see "Hospitals where these doctors operate" below.
Communication and Second Opinions
You should be able to get clear answers about your case before committing to travel. Ask for a written second opinion on your reports, in a language you're comfortable in, before you decide.
Transparent Costs
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — surgeon's fee, hospital charges and stay — before you travel, so there are no surprises once treatment begins. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.
How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Doctor for Medical Oncology in Chennai, India
Discover the Top Doctors for Medical Oncology in Chennai, India
This page lists 9 medical oncology specialists across 3 hospitals in Chennai, India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.
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Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs
We provide a single, itemised quote covering the doctor's fee, 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 doctor, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking near the hospital, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.
On-the-Ground and Language Support
A dedicated, language-speaking companion can accompany you to appointments, and our team stays in touch after you return home to check on your recovery.
Curious what treatment might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.
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