Dr. Nitin Yashas Murthy

Dr Nitin Yashas Murthy is an internationally credentialled medical oncologist and haemato-oncologist in Bangalore with 13 years of clinical expertise spanning immunotherapy, targeted therapy, personalised medicine and molecular oncology, solid tumour management (breast, lung, GI, gynaecological, urogenital cancers), haemato-lymphoid malignancies (leukaemia, lymphoma, myeloma), hereditary cancer syndrome screening, and cancer genomics.

Patients searching for the best medical oncologist in Bangalore, a reliable immunotherapy and targeted therapy specialist in Karnataka, or expert blood cancer and chemotherapy doctor will find ESMO certified, St John's trained, Harvard and Dana-Farber credentialled oncology care.

Dr Nitin consults in English, Kannada, and Hindi.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Nitin's clinical practice covers the full spectrum of adult medical oncology and haemato-oncology, with focused depth in immunotherapy, targeted therapy, molecular oncology, solid tumour chemotherapy, haemato-lymphoid malignancy treatment, and hereditary cancer screening. His St John's Medical College foundation, ESMO certification, and preceptorships at Dana-Farber and Jules Bordet anchor his practice in both Indian and international oncology standards.

Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy in Bangalore

Advanced immunotherapy and targeted molecular therapy for cancer, supported by ESMO certification and award-winning immunotherapy research:

• Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
• Immunotherapy for Renal Cell Carcinoma
• Immunotherapy for Non Small Cell Lung Cancer
• Immunotherapy for Melanoma
• Immunotherapy Toxicity Management
• Targeted Therapy for Breast Cancer (HER2, CDK4/6 Inhibitors)
• Targeted Therapy for Lung Cancer (EGFR, ALK, Rare Driver Mutations)
• Targeted Therapy for Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Molecular Tumour Profiling and Treatment Selection
• Personalised Medicine Based on Cancer Genomics

Breast Cancer Treatment in Bangalore

Comprehensive breast cancer medical oncology, supported by Dana-Farber and Jules Bordet preceptorships:

• Neoadjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
• Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
• Metastatic Breast Cancer Treatment
• HER2 Positive Breast Cancer Targeted Therapy
• Triple Negative Breast Cancer Immunotherapy
• Hormonal Therapy for Breast Cancer
• Hereditary Breast Cancer Screening and Counselling

Lung Cancer Treatment in Bangalore

Medical oncology for lung cancer:

• Non Small Cell Lung Cancer Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy
• Small Cell Lung Cancer Treatment
• EGFR and ALK Targeted Therapy
• Rare Driver Mutation Targeted Therapy (ROS1, BRAF, MET, RET)
• Combined Chemoimmunotherapy

Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment

Medical oncology for GI cancers:

• Colon and Rectal Cancer Chemotherapy
• Stomach Cancer Treatment
• Oesophageal Cancer Treatment
• Pancreatic Cancer Chemotherapy
• Hepatocellular Carcinoma Treatment
• Cholangiocarcinoma Treatment

Gynaecological and Urogenital Cancer Treatment

Medical oncology for reproductive and urinary tract cancers:

• Ovarian Cancer Chemotherapy
• Cervical Cancer Chemoradiation Coordination
• Endometrial Cancer Treatment
• Prostate Cancer Treatment
• Kidney Cancer Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
• Bladder Cancer Chemotherapy and Immunotherapy

Haemato-Lymphoid Malignancy Treatment in Bangalore

Medical management of blood cancers:

• Acute Leukaemia (AML, ALL) Treatment
• Chronic Leukaemia (CML, CLL) Treatment
• Hodgkin Lymphoma Chemotherapy
• Non Hodgkin Lymphoma Treatment
• Multiple Myeloma Management
• Autologous Stem Cell Transplant Coordination
• Relapsed and Refractory Lymphoma Management

Cancer Screening and Hereditary Cancer

Early detection and hereditary cancer assessment:

• Cancer Screening Programme Coordination
• Hereditary Cancer Syndrome Identification
• Genetic Counselling for Cancer Predisposition
• Cancer Genomics Interpretation

Supportive and Palliative Oncology

Comprehensive supportive care:

• Oncologic Emergency Management
• Chemotherapy Side Effect Management
• Supportive Care During Cancer Treatment
• Cancer Pain Management Coordination
• Survivorship Planning

Conditions Treated

• Breast Cancer (All Subtypes)
• Lung Cancer (NSCLC, SCLC)
• Colon, Rectal, and Stomach Cancer
• Ovarian and Cervical Cancer
• Prostate and Kidney Cancer
• Bladder Cancer
• Pancreatic and Liver Cancer
• Acute and Chronic Leukaemia
• Hodgkin and Non Hodgkin Lymphoma
• Multiple Myeloma
• Hereditary Cancer Syndromes

Professional Experience

• Consultant, Department of Medical Oncology, Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹900
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹1250
• Consultant, Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore, Consultation Fee: ₹900
• Previous Senior Resident, Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore (DrNB training under Dr Amit Rauthan and Dr Poonam Patil)
• Previous Senior Resident, St John's Medical College, Bangalore (Internal Medicine and Haematology under Dr Cecil Ross)

Beyond clinical care, he is an Office Bearer of the Association of Medical Oncologists of India (AMOI) since 2022 and actively engages in health education and cancer awareness through public speaking, webinars for Rotary Club and Press Bureau of India, social media engagement, and media features in Hindustan Times, BW Healthcare World, Vijaya Karnataka, and News Trail on topics spanning immunotherapy advances, cervical cancer prevention, and men's health.

Awards and Recognition

• Best Oral Paper Award, 41st ICON (All India Conference in Oncology), Ahmedabad, September 2019
• Best Poster Presentation, 1st Annual Meeting, Indian Society for Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation (ISBMT), CMC Vellore, March 2020
• Second Prize, Best Oral Presentation, IO-SICON 2019, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (Immunotherapy Toxicity Management)
• Third Prize, MOSCON 2019, New Delhi (Rare Driver Mutations in Adenocarcinoma Lung)
• Top 5 Oral Presentation, LYMPHOCON 2019, Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology (Autologous Stem Cell Transplant for Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkin Lymphoma)
• Oral Presentation, Asian Society of Oncology Conference, Yokohama, Japan, October 2023
• Poster and Case Discussion, ESMO Asia, Singapore, 2022
• Poster Presentation, ESMO Immuno-Oncology Conference, Geneva, Switzerland, 2019 (among few Indian presentations)
• Top 5 Rank, MD Internal Medicine Final University Examinations, RGUHS
• Honours in Pharmacology and Merit in Multiple Subjects, MBBS, RGUHS

Research and Publications

Dr Nitin has contributed to peer-reviewed oncology literature with research on immunotherapy in renal cell carcinoma, immunotherapy toxicities, targeted therapy in breast cancer, haplo-identical stem cell transplant, rare driver mutations in lung cancer, and NLR as a prognostic marker. His publication on NLR as a prognostic marker for metastatic malignancies treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors appeared in indexed journal with DOI link.

Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships

Qualifications

• MBBS from St John's Medical College, Bangalore (2013)
• MD Internal Medicine from St John's Medical College, Bangalore (2018) (Top 5 Rank, RGUHS)
• DrNB Medical Oncology from Manipal Hospital Old Airport Road, National Board of Examinations (2021)
• ESMO Certification (Certified Medical Oncologist), European Society for Medical Oncology
• Certificate in Genetics, Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology, Harvard Online Learning Platform
• Preceptorship in Breast Cancer, Dana-Farber Institute, USA
• Preceptorship in Breast Cancer, Jules Bordet Institute, Brussels, Belgium

Registration Number

Registered with Karnataka Medical Council, Registration Number 49768

Professional Memberships

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Association of Medical Oncologists of India (AMOI), Office Bearer (2022 onwards)

ESMO Certified St John's Trained Medical Oncologist with Dana-Farber and Jules Bordet Preceptorships and Award-Winning Immunotherapy Research

Medical oncology is a sub specialty where the combination of formal international certification, international institutional preceptorships, and award-winning research at competitive national conferences together determine a practitioner's engagement with the advancing edge of cancer treatment. Dr Nitin's profile combines MBBS and MD Internal Medicine from St John's Medical College (one of South India's premier institutions), DrNB Medical Oncology with research under Dr Amit Rauthan and Dr Poonam Patil, ESMO Certification as a Certified Medical Oncologist, and international credentialling through Harvard Cancer Genomics certification, Dana-Farber Institute breast cancer preceptorship, and Jules Bordet Institute breast cancer preceptorship.

His conference award record is genuinely exceptional for his career stage: Best Oral Paper at ICON 2019, Best Poster at ISBMT CMC Vellore 2020, Second Prize at IO-SICON 2019 (Tata Memorial), Top 5 at LYMPHOCON 2019 (Kidwai), and presentations at ESMO Geneva 2019, ESMO Asia Singapore 2022, and Asian Society of Oncology Yokohama 2023. His role as AMOI Office Bearer since 2022 reflects national professional body leadership. Combined with three ASCO, ESMO, and AMOI memberships, three current Manipal Hospital affiliations (Jayanagar ₹900, Kanakapura Road ₹1250, Sarjapur Road ₹900), and media engagement across Hindustan Times, BW Healthcare World, and Vijaya Karnataka, this depth of internationally credentialled, award-winning medical oncology is now offered across three Bangalore locations.

Book an Appointment

To check consultation fees and book a priority appointment with Dr Nitin Yashas Murthy, medical oncologist and haemato-oncologist in Bangalore, visit HexaHealth for seamless booking at Manipal Hospital, Jayanagar; Manipal Hospital, Kanakapura Road; and Manipal Hospital, Sarjapur Road, Bangalore.