Dr. R Shrikanth

Dr R Shrikanth is a highly skilled Medical Oncologist based in Hubli, with 9 years of dedicated clinical experience in diagnosing and treating complex solid tumors and hematological malignancies. He specializes in the design and execution of systemic anti-cancer therapies, adapting modern protocols for high-risk adult and pediatric oncological cases.

He provides medical consultations fluently in English and Hindi.

Dr Shrikanth currently serves as a Consultant in Medical Oncology at HCG NMR Cancer Centre, Hubli. Known for his deep clinical insights and research-backed approach, he focuses on optimizing treatment efficacy through advanced therapeutic monitoring and precision oncology practices.

Areas of Expertise

Systemic Chemotherapy and Regimen Customization

• Design and administration of customized chemotherapy regimens tailored to patient-specific tumor biology.
• Implementation of pre-operative (neoadjuvant) downstaging to reduce tumor mass and improve surgical success.
• Post-operative (adjuvant) protocols aimed at eliminating residual disease and minimizing recurrence risks.

Targeted Biological and Immuno-Oncology Therapies

• Application of precision targeted therapeutics designed against specific genetic mutations and signaling pathways.
• Administration of advanced immunotherapy protocols, utilizing immune checkpoint inhibitors to leverage the body's natural defenses.
• Comprehensive multi-modal management of adult solid tumors, hematological blood cancers, and pediatric malignancies.

Stem Cell Transplant and Clinical Trials

• Clinical management, monitoring, and supportive care for autologous and allogeneic stem cell/bone marrow transplant recipients.
• Identification, active tracking, and containment of systemic toxicities associated with aggressive chemotherapy protocols.
• Integration of clinical trial data and evidence-based methodologies into primary oncology treatment designs.

Education and Credentials

• MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, Manipal (2017)
• MD Internal Medicine – Indira Gandhi Government Medical College, Nagpur (2020)
• DM Medical Oncology – Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad (2023)
• ECMO – Certified by the European Society of Medical Oncology
• MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) – Federation of Royal College of Physicians, UK

Professional Experience

Current Experience

• Consultant, Medical Oncology, HCG NMR Cancer Centre, Hubli

Professional Registrations

• Karnataka Medical Council – Registration No: 118288 (2017)

Professional Memberships

• European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• Royal College of Physicians (RCP), UK

Publications and Research Contributions

• Isolated CNS Relapse in a Case of Pancreatic Plasmablastic Lymphoma: Published in the Gujarat Cancer Society Research Journal (2023).

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