Dr. Prasad Narayanan

Dr Prasad Narayanan is a highly accomplished medical oncologist in Bangalore with 28 years of specialised experience in medical oncology, haemato-oncology, and bone marrow transplantation.

Patients searching for the best oncologist in Bangalore or a trusted specialist in stem cell transplants, immunotherapy, and precision cancer care will find Dr Narayanan among the most experienced and internationally recognised oncologists practicing in the city.

Areas of Expertise

Dr Prasad Narayanan manages a comprehensive range of oncological conditions across both solid tumours and haematological malignancies, applying personalised, evidence-based treatment strategies aligned with international guidelines.

He combines meticulous diagnostic evaluation with cutting-edge treatment protocols including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and cellular therapies, ensuring each patient receives care tailored to their specific tumour biology and clinical needs.

Conditions Treated

• Leukaemias and Lymphomas
• Multiple Myeloma
• Breast Cancer
• Head and Neck Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Solid tumours across multiple organ systems
• Haematological malignancies
• Rare and complex cancers

Procedures and Specialist Skills

• Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT): Autologous, Allogeneic, Haploidentical, Cord Blood, and Matched Unrelated Donor Transplants
• CAR T Cell Therapy: Principal Investigator for the first CAR T cell therapy trial in Multiple Myeloma in India
• Stem Cell Transplantation: Over 250 stem cell transplants performed across institutions
• Cancer Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy
• Precision Oncology based on tumour genetics and molecular profiling
• Clinical Trials: Principal Investigator in more than 20 clinical trials ranging from Phase 1 to Phase 4
• Multidisciplinary oncology care integrating chemotherapy, immunotherapy, transplant medicine, and supportive therapies

Professional Experience

Present Experience

Dr Prasad Narayanan currently serves as Lead Consultant in Medical Oncology, Haemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka and Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore, as part of the Comprehensive Oncology Programme.

He leads multidisciplinary oncology teams and oversees complex cancer management, transplant services, and clinical research across both campuses.

Past Roles and Training

• Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Cytecare Hospitals, Bangalore
• Medical Oncologist, Dubai Hospital, Dubai 
• Consultant Medical Oncology, Narayana Health, Bangalore, involved in establishing the cancer programme at Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Narayana Hrudayalaya
• Assistant Professor, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Kochi
• Senior Registrar, Tata Memorial Center, Mumbai

Throughout his career, Dr Narayanan has played a pivotal role in establishing and strengthening medical oncology and bone marrow transplant services at NABH and JCI accredited institutions across India and abroad.

Credentials and Education

Degrees and Institutions

• MBBS, Trivandrum Medical College, Kerala, completed 1998
• MD General Medicine, NSCB Medical College, Jabalpur, completed 2003
• DM Medical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, completed 2007

Professional Memberships

• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
• Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)

Awards and Recognitions

• Dronacharya Award (Oncology), CME Excellence Summit and Awards 2019
• Reviewer, South Asian Journal of Cancer
• First CAR T Cell Therapy Trial in Multiple Myeloma in India: Principal Investigator for this landmark clinical milestone
• First CAR T Cell Therapy for an International Patient performed in India
• Over 250 Stem Cell Transplants conducted across institutions

Research and Publications

Dr Prasad Narayanan has been actively engaged in clinical and translational research for over 20 years, serving as Principal Investigator in more than 20 clinical trials spanning Phase 1 to Phase 4. His academic contributions include:

• More than 22 peer-reviewed publications in oncology and haematology
• 3 authored book chapters in oncology textbooks
• Regular presentations at national and international oncology conferences
• Active reviewer for the South Asian Journal of Cancer

Languages

Dr Prasad Narayanan consults in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil, and Kannada.

Book an Appointment with Dr Prasad Narayanan, Medical Oncologist in Bangalore

Dr Prasad Narayanan consults at Manipal Hospital Yelahanka and Manipal Hospital Hebbal, Bangalore.

He is a Lead Consultant in Medical Oncology, Haemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplantation with over two decades of experience in stem cell transplants, CAR T cell therapy, immunotherapy, and precision oncology, trained at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai.

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