Dr. Sanjiv Sharma

Dr Sanjiv Sharma is a Consultant in Radiation Oncology in Bangalore with 42 years of experience in advanced radiation therapy techniques including brachytherapy, IMRT, IGRT, stereotactic radiosurgery, and stereotactic body radiotherapy.

He holds an MD in Radiotherapy from PGIMER, Chandigarh, a DNB in Radiotherapy from the National Board of Examinations, and has completed eight international UICC fellowships at leading cancer centres across the USA and UK including Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, Johns Hopkins Oncology Centre, Baltimore, Ohio State University, Columbus, and University of Wisconsin, Madison.

Patients seeking expert radiation therapy in Bangalore, trusted brachytherapy in Old Airport Road, or advanced stereotactic radiosurgery in Bangalore will find Dr Sharma at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore.

He has 21 publications indexed in PubMed across international and national oncology journals and is a member of ASTRO, ESTRO, AROI, and Indian Brachytherapy Society.

He consults in English, Hindi, and Kannada, ensuring clear communication for patients from across south India.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Sanjiv Sharma delivers comprehensive radiation oncology care through evidence-based and precision-guided treatment approaches across all major cancer types, with particular depth in brachytherapy and advanced conformal radiation techniques.

Brachytherapy in Bangalore

Dr Sharma has one of the longest individual experiences in brachytherapy in south India with dedicated UICC fellowship training at Memorial Medical Centre California, Ohio State University, and extensive clinical practice across all body sites:

• High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy for cervical, endometrial, vaginal, and other gynaecological cancers
• Image-Guided Brachytherapy using CT and MRI guidance for precise radioactive source placement
• Intracavitary Brachytherapy for cervical and uterine cancer
• Interstitial Brachytherapy for breast, prostate, head and neck, and other sites
• Intraluminal Brachytherapy for oesophageal and bronchial cancers
• Prostate Brachytherapy LDR seeds and HDR temporary implants
• Breast Brachytherapy accelerated partial breast irradiation
• Surface Brachytherapy for skin cancers

Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy in Bangalore

Dr Sharma completed dedicated UICC Fellowship in Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy at the University of Wisconsin, Madison, one of the foremost SRS training programmes globally:

• Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS) for brain metastases, acoustic neuromas, meningiomas, and arteriovenous malformations
• Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for lung, liver, spine, prostate, and pancreatic cancers
• Frameless Stereotactic Radiosurgery for multiple brain metastases
• Single-Fraction SRS for eligible brain lesions
• Hypofractionated Stereotactic Radiotherapy (HSRT) for larger brain lesions

Image-Guided Radiation Therapy in Old Airport Road

Dr Sharma completed dedicated UICC Fellowship in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy at William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, a pioneering IGRT centre:

• Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) daily imaging for precise tumour targeting
• Cone Beam CT (CBCT) Guided Radiation for real-time tumour localisation
• Adaptive Radiation Therapy for tumours that change size or position during treatment
• 4D-CT Simulation for respiratory motion management in lung and liver cancers

Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy in Bangalore

Dr Sharma completed dedicated UICC Fellowship in IMRT at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York:

• IMRT for head and neck, prostate, brain, breast, and gynaecological cancers
• Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT) for faster and more precise treatment delivery
• 3D Conformal Radiation Therapy (3DCRT) for all solid tumour types
• Dose-Painted IMRT for dose escalation to high-risk tumour volumes

Head and Neck Cancer Radiation in Bangalore

• Concurrent Chemoradiation for Head and Neck Cancer including oropharyngeal, laryngeal, and hypopharyngeal cancers
• IMRT for Head and Neck Cancer parotid-sparing and swallowing function preservation
• Oral Cavity Cancer Radiation post-operative and definitive settings
• Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma definitive chemoradiation
• Thyroid Cancer Radiation external beam and post-operative settings

Breast Cancer Radiation in Bangalore

• Whole Breast Irradiation post-lumpectomy adjuvant radiation
• Chest Wall Radiation post-mastectomy adjuvant radiation
• Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation (APBI) using brachytherapy
• Nodal Radiation including supraclavicular and internal mammary chain
• Hypofractionated Breast Radiotherapy fewer sessions with equivalent outcomes

Gynaecological Cancer Radiation in Bangalore

Dr Sharma has specific membership of the Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India reflecting dedicated expertise in gynaecological cancer radiation:

• Concurrent Chemoradiation for Cervical Cancer definitive and adjuvant settings
• Image-Guided Brachytherapy for Cervical Cancer MRI and CT guided intracavitary and interstitial
• Endometrial Cancer Radiation external beam and vaginal vault brachytherapy
• Vaginal Cancer Radiation intracavitary and interstitial brachytherapy
• Vulvar Cancer Radiation external beam and brachytherapy

Prostate Cancer Radiation in Old Airport Road

• External Beam Radiotherapy for Prostate Cancer IMRT and IGRT
• Prostate Brachytherapy HDR and LDR seed implants
• SBRT for Prostate Cancer ultra-hypofractionated protocols
• Hormone Therapy and Radiation Combination

Lung Cancer Radiation in Bangalore

• Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT) for Early Lung Cancer curative intent
• Concurrent Chemoradiation for Stage III NSCLC
• Palliative Radiation for Lung Cancer symptom control

Palliative and Supportive Radiation Care

Dr Sharma completed two dedicated UICC Fellowships in Palliative Care at Oxford International School for Palliative Care and Johns Hopkins Oncology Centre, Baltimore, enabling specialist integration of palliative care into radiation oncology practice:

• Palliative Radiation for Bone Metastases pain relief
• Palliative Radiation for Brain Metastases symptom control
• Spinal Cord Compression Radiation urgent management
• Palliative Care Integration throughout cancer treatment journey
• Supportive Oncology symptom and quality-of-life management

Qualifications and International Fellowships

• MBBS from Indira Gandhi Medical College, Shimla (1984)
• MD Radiotherapy from Postgraduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh (1987)
• DNB Radiotherapy from National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (1989)
• Visiting Clinical Assistant, Cookridge Hospital, University of Leeds, UK (January to June 1990)
• UICC Fellowship in Brachytherapy, Memorial Medical Centre Long Beach, California, USA (September to October 1994)
• UICC Fellowship in Palliative Care, International School for Palliative Care, Oxford, UK (September 1997)
• UICC Fellowship in Palliative Care, Johns Hopkins Oncology Centre, Baltimore, USA (August 1999)
• UICC Fellowship in IMRT, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, New York, USA (October 2002)
• UICC Fellowship in High Dose Rate Brachytherapy, Ohio State University, Columbus, USA (October to November 2004)
• UICC Fellowship in Stereotactic Radiosurgery and Radiotherapy, Department of Human Oncology, University of Wisconsin, Madison, USA (October to November 2006)
• UICC Fellowship in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan, USA (September to October 2008)

Dr Sharma holds active medical council registration with the Karnataka Medical Council (Reg. No. 72363, 2005).

His MD in Radiotherapy from PGIMER, Chandigarh reflects specialist training at one of India's foremost postgraduate medical institutions with a strong tradition of excellence in radiation oncology education.

His eight consecutive UICC international fellowships across five decades at Memorial Medical Centre California, Oxford, Johns Hopkins, Memorial Sloan Kettering, Ohio State University, University of Wisconsin, and William Beaumont Hospital represent one of the most comprehensive international radiation oncology training portfolios held by any radiation oncologist practising in India.

Milestones and Clinical Achievements

• Over 42 years of radiation oncology practice spanning both academic and private cancer care settings
• Eight UICC international fellowships at leading cancer centres across the USA and UK spanning from 1990 to 2008
• 21 publications indexed in PubMed covering international and national radiation oncology research
• One of the most experienced brachytherapy specialists in south India with over four decades of clinical practice
• Dedicated expertise in palliative radiation oncology with two international fellowship certifications from Oxford and Johns Hopkins

Research and Publications

Dr Sanjiv Sharma has 21 PubMed-indexed publications comprising 9 international and 12 national journal articles covering radiation oncology, brachytherapy, and palliative care research.

Professional Memberships

• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
• Association of Medical Physicists of India (AMPI)
• Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
• Indian Brachytherapy Society (IBS)
• Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India (AGOI)
• American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
• European Society of Radiation Oncology (ESTRO)

About Manipal Hospitals, Old Airport Road, Bangalore

Manipal Hospitals Old Airport Road, Bangalore is one of India's most comprehensive tertiary care hospitals and the flagship facility of the Manipal Health Enterprises network.

The hospital houses dedicated Centres of Excellence in Cancer Care, Bone Marrow Transplantation, Neurosurgery, Liver Transplantation, Cardiology, Robotic Surgery, and Spine Care, with NABL and NABH accreditation ensuring adherence to the highest standards of clinical quality and patient safety.

Hospital Affiliations in Bangalore

Current Practice

Dr Sanjiv Sharma currently serves as Consultant, Radiation Oncology at Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore, ₹1300

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