Dr. Suresh Advani

Dr Suresh Advani is a globally renowned Chief Consultant in Medical Oncology practicing at Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West, in Mumbai. With an extraordinary 57 years of clinical experience, he is famously known as the pioneer of bone marrow transplantation in India, having successfully treated over two million patients throughout his legendary medical career.

An exceptionally qualified medical oncologist, Dr Advani holds an MD in General Medicine from Grant Government Medical College and received elite training in Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplantation at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center in Seattle, USA, working alongside Nobel laureates. He holds the most prestigious civilian honours in India, including the Padma Bhushan and Padma Shri, for his monumental contributions to cancer care and pediatric hematology.

Doctor Advani currently serves as a Chief Consultant across multiple top-tier institutions, leveraging his vast international expertise to deliver highly advanced treatments for leukemias, lymphomas, and metastatic solid tumors. He was the first oncologist in India to successfully perform a bone marrow transplant and continues to spearhead major clinical trials, significantly advancing targeted and biological therapies in modern oncology.

Specialty Areas and Treatments

Dr Suresh Advani provides comprehensive medical oncology and hematology care, utilizing the most advanced targeted and systemic cancer therapies.

Bone Marrow and Stem Cell Transplantation

Dr Advani is highly specialized in executing precise, life-saving bone marrow transplants for severe blood disorders:

• Advanced Allogeneic and Autologous Bone Marrow Transplants
• Pioneering Stem Cell Transplants for Pediatric Leukemias
• Comprehensive Management of Acute and Chronic Leukemias
• Advanced Therapies for Multiple Myeloma and Lymphomas

Medical Oncology and Solid Tumours

Dr Suresh has extensive expertise in diagnosing and managing severe solid tumors using evidence-based protocols:

• Advanced Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer and Solid Tumours
• Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy for Metastatic Cancers
• Precision Treatment for Osteogenic Sarcoma and Bone Cancers
• Management of Metastatic Gallbladder and Ovarian Adenocarcinomas

Clinical Research and Developmental Therapeutics

Dr S Advani offers highly specialized clinical trial access and targeted biological therapies:

• Advanced Clinical Trials for Relapsed and Resistant Cancers
• Targeted Biological Therapeutics for Molecular Cancer Targets
• Comprehensive Pediatric Hemato-Oncology Protocols

Awards and Recognitions

• Padma Bhushan — Awarded by the Government of India in 2012, the third-highest civilian award in the country.
• Padma Shri — Awarded by the Government of India in 2002 for his immense contribution to medicine.
• Dr B C Roy Award — The highest medical honour instituted by the Medical Council of India.
• Dhanvantari Award — Honored in 2002 for outstanding contributions to Medicine.
• Lifetime Achievement in Oncology — Awarded by Harvard Medical International.

Research and Publications

Dr Suresh Advani is a prolific medical researcher with over 600 publications. His top clinical studies include:

• "Use of Bevacizumab in Advanced Ovarian Cancer: Consensus from an Expert Panel" — Published in the Indian Journal of Gynecologic Oncology (2021).
• "Practical Consensus Guidelines on the Use of Cetuximab in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma" — Published in the South Asian Journal of Cancer (2025).
• "Bevacizumab Based Chemotherapy Is a Promising Option in Metastatic Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma" — Published in Molecular and Clinical Oncology (2021).
• "Pediatric Hemato-Oncology in India" — Published in Pediatric Hematology and Oncology (1994).
• "Adjuvant Chemotherapy for Osteogenic Sarcoma of the Extremity" — Published in the Journal of Surgical Oncology (1993).

Education and Qualifications

• MBBS — Grant Government Medical College and JJ Hospital, Mumbai (1969)
• MD in General Medicine — Grant Government Medical College and JJ Hospital, Mumbai (1973)
• FICP — Indian College of Physicians (1992)
• FNAMS — National Academy of Medical Science (1996)
• Fellowship in Bone Marrow Transplantation — Union for International Cancer Control (1986)
• Training in Oncology — Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle, USA

Professional Memberships

• Indian Society of Oncology (ISO)
• Medical and Pediatric Oncology Society (MPOSS)
• Association of Physicians of India
• National Academy of Medical Sciences
• Indian Journal of Haematology and Blood Transfusion (Editorial Board)

Professional Experience

Dr Suresh Advani currently practises at the following leading facilities:

• Chief Consultant, Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, Vile Parle West
• Chief Consultant, S L Raheja Fortis Hospital, Mahim West
• Chief Consultant, Sushrut Hospital And Research Centre, Chembur
• Senior Consultant, Dr L H Hiranandani Hospital, Powai
• Senior Consultant, Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Cumballa Hill
• Senior Consultant, Apollo Hospital, Belapur
• Senior Consultant, Surya Hospital, Santacruz West
• Senior Consultant, Smita Memorial Hospital and Research Centre, Thodupuzha

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