Dr. Vivek Agarwala
Haematologist, Medical Oncologist
MBBS, MD General Medicine, DM Oncology, DNB Medical Oncology, Training in Medical Oncology, Training in Medical Oncology
19+ Years
Experience
95% Recommended
(96 Ratings)
19+
Experience
(Years)
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Dr Vivek Agarwala is a highly experienced Medical Oncologist and Haematologist in Kolkata with 19 years of clinical expertise. He is recognised for his proficiency in comprehensive cancer management, hormone therapy, and haematological malignancies.
Patients searching for a cancer specialist in Howrah, reliable blood cancer doctor in Shibpur, or expert medical oncology care will find evidence-based, compassionate treatment.
Professional Experience
Dr Vivek Agarwala is currently associated with:
- Director, Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur, Howrah
- Consultant, NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur
He has previously served at:
- Senior Registrar, Artemis Hospital and Research Institute
- Senior Resident, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
- Consultant, GSVM Medical College and LLRM Hospital
Dr Agarwala has played a key role in managing numerous complex oncology cases across these institutions. He contributed significantly to medical research, including a comprehensive retrospective study on chemotherapy-induced anaemia involving 523 Indian patients.
His prestigious accolades include the Torrent Young Scholar Award and the Best Poster Presenter Award at the 63rd Annual Conference of the Cardiological Society of India (CSI). He is fluent in English, Hindi, and Bengali, encouraging open communication about patient concerns.
Areas of Expertise
Cancer Treatment and Management in Howrah
Dr Agarwala provides comprehensive care for solid tumours:
- Breast Cancer treatment and management
- Lung Cancer diagnosis and therapy
- Gastrointestinal Cancer care including stomach, colon, and rectal cancers
- Head and Neck Cancer management
- Gynaecological Cancers including ovarian and cervical cancer
- Genitourinary Cancers including prostate and kidney cancer
Haematology and Blood Cancer in Kolkata
Expert management of blood disorders and malignancies:
- Leukaemia Treatment (acute and chronic)
- Lymphoma Management (Hodgkin and Non-Hodgkin)
- Multiple Myeloma care
- Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) management
- Anaemia and Bleeding Disorder evaluation
Hormone Therapy for Cancer
Dr Vivek Agarwala offers specialised hormone-based treatments:
- Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
- Androgen Deprivation Therapy for Prostate Cancer
- Endocrine Tumour Management
- Targeted Hormonal Blockade Therapy
Chemotherapy and Targeted Therapy
Advanced systemic treatment options:
- Intravenous and Oral Chemotherapy administration
- Targeted Molecular Therapy for specific cancer mutations
- Chemotherapy-Induced Side Effect Management
- Personalised Treatment Protocols based on tumour profiling
Immunotherapy in Kolkata
Modern immune-based cancer treatments:
- Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors
- Combination Immunotherapy Approaches
- Cancer Vaccine Therapy
Supportive and Palliative Oncology Care
Comprehensive patient support services:
- Pain Management in advanced cancer
- Nutritional Support for oncology patients
- Palliative Care Planning
- Management of Chemotherapy-Induced Anaemia
Credentials, Qualifications and Memberships
Qualifications
- MBBS from Gauhati Medical College and Hospital, Guwahati (2007)
- MD General Medicine from GSVM Medical College, Kanpur (2012)
- DM Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (2016)
- DNB Medical Oncology from National Board of Examinations (2017)
- Training in Medical Oncology from Royal College of Physicians (2017)
- Training in Medical Oncology from European Society of Medical Oncology (2017)
Registration
- Assam Medical Council (Registration No: 18492, since 2007)
- West Bengal Medical Council (Registration No: 80215, since 2018)
Professional Memberships
- Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
- Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
Why Consult Dr Vivek Agarwala
Dr Vivek Agarwala is among the most qualified medical oncologists in Howrah and Kolkata with DM from Tata Memorial Hospital and international training from the Royal College of Physicians and ESMO. Patients benefit from his advanced cancer management and hormone therapy expertise at Narayana Superspeciality Hospital Shibpur and NH RTIICS Mukundapur.
Book an Appointment
To check OPD timings, contact number, and consultation fees, call 8069923891. For priority appointments and a hassle-free experience, visit HexaHealth to book with Dr Vivek Agarwala, medical oncologist in Kolkata.
Dr. Vivek Agarwala's Medical Specialities & Areas of Expertise
Dr. Vivek Agarwala performs major interventions in the following specialities:
- Haematology
- Medical Oncology
Registration Details
- Assam Medical Council - Registration No. (18492 )
- West Bengal Medical Council - Registration No. (80215)
Education & Achievements
- Gauhati medical College and Hospital, Guwahati (MBBS)
- GSVM Medical College, Kanpur (MD General Medicine)
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (DM Oncology)
- National Board of Examination (DNB Medical Oncology)
- Royal College of Physicians (Training in Medical Oncology)
- European Society of Medical Oncology (Training in Medical Oncology)
Awards & Recognitions
- Torrent Young Scholar Award (2016)
- Medical Oncology, Winner – 1st Prize (2016)
- Best Orator award (2016)
- ISMPO-ICON ESMO ASIA Travel Grant Award for Poster Presentation (2016)
- Gold Medalist in MD General Medicine exam in CSJM University, Kanpur (2012)
- The Best Poster Presenter award at 63rd Annual Conference of CSI (2011)
Published Papers
- Agarwala, V., Ghosh, A., Guha, A., Parikh, P. M., & Dent, S. (2023). Editorial: Cancer treatment-related cardiovascular disease - real world data in cardio-oncology. Frontiers in Oncology, 13.
- Chandrakanth MV, Agarwala V, Sopory P, Nayak H, Parikh PM, Roy M, De R, Narayan P, Barai AT, Mandal K, Basu M, Kumar S, Uppal RS, Naqvi SMH, Desai R. Cresp®: transforming the landscape of chemotherapy-induced anemia - a comprehensive retrospective real-world analysis in 523 Indian patients. Front Oncol. 2025 Jan 24;15:1418327.
- Parikh, P. M., Aggarwal, S., Biswas, G., Gulia, S., Agarwala, V., Basade, M., Mohapatra, P. N., Vamshi, K. M., Warrier, A., Prasad, K., Roy, P., Chandrakant, M. V., Malhotra, H., Hingmire, S., Paul, D., Maniar, V., Gupta, A., Panda, S. S., Samar, A., … Thirumalairaj, R. (2023). Practical clinical consensus guidelines for the management of cancer associated anemia in low- and middle-income countries. South Asian Journal of Cancer, 12(02), 093–099.
- Teske, A. J., Moudgil, R., López-Fernández, T., Barac, A., Brown, S. A., Deswal, A., Neilan, T. G., Ganatra, S., Abdel Qadir, H., Menon, V., Sverdlov, A. L., Cheng, R. K., Makhoul, S., Ghosh, A. K., Szmit, S., Zaha, V., Addison, D., Zhang, L., Herrmann, J., … Sadler, D. (2023). Global Cardio Oncology Registry (G-COR): Registry design, primary objectives, and future perspectives of a multicenter global initiative. Circulation. Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, 16(10).
- Ng, C. T., Tan, L. L., Sohn, I. S., Gonzalez Bonilla, H., Oka, T., Yinchoncharoen, T., Chang, W.-T., Chong, J. H., Cruz Tan, M. K., Cruz, R. R., Astuti, A., Agarwala, V., Chien, V., Youn, J.-C., Tong, J., & Herrmann, J. (2023). Advancing cardio-oncology in Asia. Korean Circulation Journal, 53(2), 69.
Memberships
- Royal College of Physicians (RCP)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
- Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON)
Work Experience
- Director - Narayana Superspeciality Hospital, Shibpur
- Consultant - NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute Of Cardiac Sciences
- Senior Registrar - Artemis Hospital and Research Institute
- Senior Resident - Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
- Consultant - GSVM Medical College and LLRM Hospital
Top Treatments & Procedures Offered by Dr. Vivek Agarwala
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Hospitals Dr. Vivek Agarwala is Associated with (2)
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NH Rabindranath Tagore International Institute of Cardiac Sciences, Mukundapur
4.9/5(98 Ratings)
Premises No 1489, Mukundapur Main Road, 124
Patient Ratings & Reviews for Dr. Vivek Agarwala
95%
Based on 96 ratings
Write a ReviewBest oncologist for blood cancer! Treated my uncle successfully.
मेरे पापा को ल्यूकेमिया (रक्त कैंसर) हो गया था। हम बहुत डर गए थे, लेकिन डॉ. विवेक अगरवाला ने न सिर्फ सही इलाज किया बल्कि हमें उम्मीद भी दी। उनकी केमोथैरेपी की योजना और देखभाल की वजह से आज पापा स्वस्थ हैं। वह सिर्फ डॉक्टर नहीं, हमारे लिए भगवान के समान हैं।
Mere bhai ko Hodgkin’s lymphoma tha, par Dr. Vivek Agarwala ki wajah se ab woh bilkul theek hai
আমার মা সুবর্ণা দে কে ব্লাড ক্যান্সার ধরা পড়েছিল। আমরা পুরোপুরি ভেঙে পড়েছিলাম, কিন্তু ডঃ বিবেক আগরওয়ালার চিকিৎসা এবং সঠিক গাইডেন্স মায়ের জীবন রক্ষা করলো। কেমোথেরাপির সময় উনি সবসময় পাশে ছিলেন। আজ মা সুস্থ, এবং তার কৃতিত্ব ডাক্তারের অসাধারণ চিকিৎসা ও সেবার প্রতি দায়বদ্ধতায়।
Meri behan ko thalassemia major tha aur hume blood transfusion ke liye baar-baar jana padta tha. Dr. Vivek Agarwala ne hume best treatment plan diya aur bone marrow transplant recommend kiya. Aaj woh ek normal life jee rahi hai. Unka diagnosis aur treatment truly life-changing tha.
FAQs about Dr. Vivek Agarwala
Dr. Vivek Agarwala specialises in Haematology.
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Doctor Vivek Agarwala practices at the following hospitals:
Dr. Vivek Agarwala has 19 years of experience in Haematology.
The consultation timings of Dr. Vivek Agarwala for an appointment are:
Mon - Sat
08:30 AM - 05:30 PM
The Consultation Fee of Doctor Vivek Agarwala is ₹1350. A one-time registration fee may also apply for first-time visits.
Dr. Vivek Agarwala's qualifications are: MBBS, MD General Medicine, DM Oncology, DNB Medical Oncology.
There are 96% ratings and 95% recommendation for Dr. Vivek Agarwala based on the patient's feedback.
Doctor Vivek Agarwala specializes in Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT).
Dr Vivek Agarwala is a highly experienced Medical Oncologist and Haematologist in Kolkata, known for treating various cancers such as breast cancer, lung cancer, blood cancers (leukemia, lymphoma), and other solid tumors. He provides personalized cancer care, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy.
Patients in Kolkata consult him for his advanced treatment approach, accurate diagnosis, and compassionate care, ensuring better outcomes and quality of life.
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