Dr. Ravi Diwakar
Medical Oncologist in Bangalore
MBBS , MD General Medicine , DM Medical Oncology
39+ Years
Experience
97% Recommended
(85 Ratings)
39+
Experience
(Years)
97%
Recommended
(85 Ratings)
WhatsApp ExpertDr Ravi Diwakar is a highly experienced Medical Oncologist in Bangalore with 39 years of clinical experience in medical oncology, haematological malignancies, solid tumour management, and bone marrow transplantation.
He currently practises as a Consultant at HCG Cancer Centre and Sagar Hospital in Bangalore.
Dr R Diwakar has extensive expertise in high-dose chemotherapy, autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation, and the management of both adult and paediatric solid tumours. He is known for his precise diagnostic skills, evidence-based oncological approach, and compassionate patient care.
Area of Expertise
Solid Tumour Oncology
Dr Ravi Diwakar provides expert systemic management of a wide range of solid tumours including breast cancer, colon cancer, stomach cancer, and oral cancers, with specialised expertise in breast surgical oncology procedures including malignant mastectomy, lumpectomy, sector mastectomy, axillary clearance, and fibroadenoma breast removal.
Haematological Malignancies and Bone Marrow Transplantation
He offers specialised management of haematological neoplasms and performs high-dose chemotherapy with autologous and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation and peripheral stem cell transplantation for both adult and paediatric haematological and oncological malignancies.
Advanced Cancer Treatment Modalities
He also provides comprehensive cancer treatment through immunotherapy, radiotherapy, splenectomy, and multimodality treatment planning for complex adult and paediatric solid tumours and haematological cancers.
Publications
- Auditory Function and Quality of Life in Patients Receiving Cisplatin Chemotherapy in Head and Neck Cancer: A Case Series Follow-Up Study, Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics, 2018
- Effect of Yoga on Sleep Quality and Neuroendocrine Immune Response in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients, Indian Journal of Palliative Care, 2017
- Anxiolytic Effects of a Yoga Program in Early Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Conventional Treatment: A Randomized Controlled Trial, Complementary Therapies in Medicine, 2009
- Comprehensive Characterization of Immune Landscape of Indian and Western Triple Negative Breast Cancers, Translational Oncology, 2022
- Nimotuzumab Plus Chemotherapy Versus Chemotherapy Alone in Advanced Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer: A Multicenter, Randomized, Open-Label Phase II Study, OncoTargets and Therapy, 2014
Hospital Associations
Current Associations
- HCG Cancer Centre, K R Road, Bangalore – Consultant
- Sagar Hospital, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore – Consultant
Education and Qualifications
- MBBS, Gulbarga University, 1987
- MD General Medicine, Mangalore University, Karnataka, 1993
- DM Medical Oncology, The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University, 1996
Memberships
- Indian Medical Association
- Bangalore Oncology Group
- International Organization for Standards
- Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology
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Dr. Ravi Diwakar's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Ravi Diwakar performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Medical Oncology
Registration Details
- Karnataka Medical Council - Registration No. (27855 )
Education & Achievements
- Gulbarga University (MBBS )
- Mangalore University, Karnataka (MD General Medicine )
- The Tamil Nadu Dr MGR Medical University (DM Medical Oncology )
Published Papers
- Kalyanam, Balamurali; Sarala, N.; Azeem Mohiyuddin, S. M.1; Diwakar, Ravi2. Auditory function and quality of life in patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy in head and neck cancer: A case series follow-up study. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics 14(5):p 1099-1104, Jul–Sep 2018
- Rao RM, Vadiraja HS, Nagaratna R, Gopinath KS, Patil S, Diwakar RB, Shahsidhara HP, Ajaikumar BS, Nagendra HR. Effect of Yoga on Sleep Quality and Neuroendocrine Immune Response in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients. Indian J Palliat Care. 2017 Jul-Sep;23(3):253-260.
- Rao MR, Raghuram N, Nagendra HR, Gopinath KS, Srinath BS, Diwakar RB, et al. Anxiolytic effects of a yoga program in early breast cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med [Internet]. 2009;17(1):1–8.
- Korlimarla A, Ps H, Prabhu J, Ragulan C, Patil Y, Vp S, et al. Comprehensive characterization of immune landscape of Indian and Western triple negative breast cancers. Transl Oncol [Internet]. 2022;25(101511):101511.
- Babu GK, Vaid AK, Sirohi B, Diwakar RB, Rao R, Kar M, et al. Nimotuzumab plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: a multicenter, randomized, open-label Phase II study. Onco Targets Ther [Internet]. 2014;1051.
- Kalyanam, Balamurali; Sarala, N.; Azeem Mohiyuddin, S. M.1; Diwakar, Ravi2. Auditory function and quality of life in patients receiving cisplatin chemotherapy in head and neck cancer: A case series follow-up study. Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics 14(5):p 1099-1104, Jul–Sep 2018
- Rao RM, Vadiraja HS, Nagaratna R, Gopinath KS, Patil S, Diwakar RB, Shahsidhara HP, Ajaikumar BS, Nagendra HR. Effect of Yoga on Sleep Quality and Neuroendocrine Immune Response in Metastatic Breast Cancer Patients. Indian J Palliat Care. 2017 Jul-Sep;23(3):253-260.
- Rao MR, Raghuram N, Nagendra HR, Gopinath KS, Srinath BS, Diwakar RB, et al. Anxiolytic effects of a yoga program in early breast cancer patients undergoing conventional treatment: A randomized controlled trial. Complement Ther Med [Internet]. 2009;17(1):1–8.
- Korlimarla A, Ps H, Prabhu J, Ragulan C, Patil Y, Vp S, et al. Comprehensive characterization of immune landscape of Indian and Western triple negative breast cancers. Transl Oncol [Internet]. 2022;25(101511):101511.
- Babu GK, Vaid AK, Sirohi B, Diwakar RB, Rao R, Kar M, et al. Nimotuzumab plus chemotherapy versus chemotherapy alone in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer: a multicenter, randomized, open-label Phase II study. Onco Targets Ther [Internet]. 2014;1051.
Memberships
- Indian Medical Association
- Bangalore Oncology Group
- International Organization for Standards
- Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology
- International Organization for Standards
- Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology
Work Experience
- Consultant - Sagar Hospital, Kumaraswamy Layout
- Consultant - HCG Cancer Centre, K R Road
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Dr. Ravi Diwakar's qualifications are:
- MBBS
- MD General Medicine
- DM Medical Oncology
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