Dr. Chandrakanth M V

Dr Chandrakanth M V is a highly esteemed and internationally credentialed medical oncologist and haemato-oncologist in Kolkata, West Bengal, with an impressive 17 years of extensive medical experience.

Holding elite international credentials (MRCP UK and ECMO Europe), he serves as a Senior Consultant and Academic Head at NH RTIICS (Mukundapur), a Consultant at Narayana Superspeciality Hospital (Shibpur), and a Senior Consultant at V Care Cancer Center (Kankurgachi).

Patients seeking the best medical oncologist in Kolkata or an expert bone marrow transplant specialist in West Bengal can consult Dr Chandrakanth in English, Hindi, Bengali, Kannada, and Marathi.

His vast clinical proficiency encompasses Solid Tumor Management, Adult Haemato-Oncology and BMT, and Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine.

Specialisation and Area of Expertise

Dr Chandrakanth M V expertly integrates advanced systemic oncology protocols with highly compassionate palliative care.

He delivers evidence-based treatments to effectively manage complex solid tumors and blood cancers, ensuring supreme patient safety, strict oncological control, and exceptional quality of life.

Solid Tumor Management

For patients in Kolkata requiring advanced interventions for lung, breast, and head-and-neck cancers, Dr Chandrakanth M V provides expert clinical evaluation and highly specialized medical oncological care.

• Breast and Lung Cancer Care: Implementing modern therapeutic planning for the comprehensive, stage-specific management of severe female reproductive and upper respiratory malignancies
• Head and Neck Cancers: Ensuring seamless clinical integration and specialized medical care for the precise diagnosis and systemic treatment of complex oral and laryngeal tumors
• Gastrointestinal Malignancies: Utilizing accurate diagnostic execution tailored specifically to safely manage and therapeutically eradicate complex digestive tract and colon cancers
• Genitourinary Tumors: Providing advanced clinical solutions using highly customized medical protocols to effectively treat severe prostate, kidney, and bladder cancers

Adult Haemato-Oncology and BMT

For individuals in West Bengal experiencing acute anatomical conditions such as leukemia and lymphoma, Dr Chandrakanth delivers focused expertise and modern cellular interventions.

• Leukemia and Lymphoma Management: Executing expert clinical management using specialized systemic protocols to aggressively treat acute and chronic blood and lymphatic cancers
• Multiple Myeloma Care: Delivering holistic medical solutions to target and successfully eradicate complex plasma cell malignancies and marrow disorders
• Bone Marrow Transplantation (BMT): Utilizing precise systemic diagnostics to flawlessly assess and oversee life-saving stem cell therapies and complex marrow replacement procedures
• Clinical Haematology: Advancing internal wellness through innovative, highly specialized medical protocols for a broad spectrum of severe, non-malignant blood disorders

Hospice and Palliative Care Medicine

For patients needing thorough management of chemotherapy toxicities and cancer symptoms, Dr Chandrakanth performs meticulous clinical assessments and complete therapeutic oversight.

• Advanced Palliative Care: Employing meticulous diagnostic execution and compassionate interventions to expertly manage severe pain and systemic symptoms in advanced cancer patients
• End-of-Life Care (Hospice): Executing highly focused therapeutic administration tailored to dramatically improve the quality of life and preserve dignity for terminal patients
• Multidisciplinary Cancer Support: Incorporating targeted, highly specialized evaluations to expertly coordinate holistic emotional, psychological, and physical care plans
• Systemic Symptom Management: Seamlessly executing specialized evaluations to expertly mitigate chemotherapy toxicities and severe oncological medical emergencies

Education and Credentials

Dr Chandrakanth M V holds progressive medical qualifications and extremely prestigious super-speciality certifications from premier national and international medical institutes:

• MBBS from MVJ Medical College, Bengaluru (2009)
• Doctor of Medicine (MD) in Internal Medicine from S C B Medical College, Cuttack (2012)
• Fellowship in Haemato-Oncology from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2013)
• Doctorate of Medicine (DM) in Medical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2016)
• Doctorate of National Board (DNB) in Medical Oncology from the National Board of Examinations, New Delhi (2017)
• European Certification in Medical Oncology (ECMO) from the European Society for Medical Oncology (2017)
• Member of the Royal College of Physicians (MRCP - SCE), United Kingdom (2020)
• Certificate Course in Essentials of Palliative Care (CCEPC) from the Indian Academy of Palliative Care (2021)

Registration: West Bengal Medical Council, Registration No. 80331 (2019)

Professional Experience

Dr Chandrakanth M V currently brings his extraordinary medical oncology expertise to the following institutions, serving in key clinical leadership roles at:

• NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences (RTIICS), Mukundapur (Senior Consultant and Academic Head - Medical Oncology)
• Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur (Consultant - Medical Oncology)
• V Care Cancer Center, Kankurgachi (Senior Consultant - Medical Oncology)

Previously, he gained foundational academic and operative exposure serving in specialised clinical roles at:

• Narayana Multispeciality Hospital, Andul Road (Consultant)
• Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (Registrar - Medical Oncology)
• SCB Medical College, Cuttack (Resident - Internal Medicine)

Clinical Distinctions and Academic Contributions

• Extremely highly decorated academic, earning a staggering 9 Gold Medals and the title of "Best Outgoing Student" during his MBBS program
• Awarded a highly prestigious Gold Medal for achieving the highest score and best academic performance during his DM (Medical Oncology) residency at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
• Winner of the prestigious Torrent Young Scholar National Award (TYSA) in 2016 for his exceptional clinical brilliance in the field of oncology
• Recognized nationally for his research and lecturing, winning the Best Oral Presentation at the Women's Cancer Initiative Conference (2015) and Best Poster Presentations at APICON (2012) and Mumbai Haematocon (2013)

Professional Memberships

Dr Chandrakanth M V is a highly respected active member and leader within the following elite global and national medical organisations:

• Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO) (Executive Committee Member)
• Asian Cardio Oncology Society (ACOS) (Founder Member)
• European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• American College of Surgeons (ACS)
• Royal College of Physicians, UK (RCP)
• Indian Academy of Palliative Care (IAPC)

Publications

Dr Chandrakanth M V actively contributes to the global scientific community through rigorous oncological research, frequently presenting groundbreaking data on targeted therapies and real-world multi-omic analyses. His prominent published research includes:

• 231P Real-world multicentric study of toripalimab in advanced HCC in India
• 179eP PARP inhibitor–associated therapy-related myeloid neoplasms in ovarian cancer: A multi-centre case series from Eastern India
• Defining prostaglandin-driven dysregulation in PIK3CA-mutant colorectal cancers: A real-world multi-omic analysis

Book an Appointment with Dr Chandrakanth M V, Medical Oncologist in Kolkata

Ensure optimal cellular health and advanced cancer care by booking an appointment with Dr Chandrakanth M V at NH RTIICS, Mukundapur or Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur, for expert chemotherapy and precision targeted therapy. Check his contact details and availability on HexaHealth today to book a seamless appointment.