Dr. Rahul Pathade

Dr Rahul Pathade is a Medical Oncologist in Pune with 14 years of experience, currently practicing at Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana and Sahyadri Hospital, Kothrud.

He specialises in solid tumour oncology, haematological malignancies, precision oncology, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, molecular oncology, geriatric oncology and palliative cancer care.

Dr Pathade has trained across three of India's leading cancer institutions including Tata Memorial Hospital and Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, holds international oncology certifications from ESMO and SITC.

Area of Expertise

Solid Tumour Oncology

Dr Rahul Pathade treats patients with breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary cancers, gynaecological cancers and head and neck cancers across all stages. He provides chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy and personalised treatment planning based on tumour staging and molecular profile.

Haematological Malignancies

He manages leukaemia, lymphoma and multiple myeloma through evidence-based chemotherapy protocols, immunotherapy and biological agents. Treatment planning is guided by disease subtype, cytogenetics and multidisciplinary tumour board assessment.

Precision and Molecular Oncology

Dr Pathade evaluates patients with tumours amenable to biomarker-driven treatment through molecular profiling and next-generation sequencing. He designs personalised cancer treatment plans using actionable molecular targets to optimise therapeutic outcomes.

Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy

He manages patients with advanced and metastatic cancers using immune checkpoint inhibitors, monoclonal antibodies and targeted biological therapy. Treatment selection is based on PDL1 expression, tumour mutational burden and molecular tumour characteristics.

Geriatric Oncology

Dr Rahul Pathade evaluates and manages elderly cancer patients with multiple comorbidities requiring adapted cancer treatment protocols. He provides comprehensive geriatric oncology assessment and modified chemotherapy and immunotherapy regimens to ensure safe and effective treatment.

Palliative and Supportive Oncology Care

He manages patients with advanced and incurable cancer requiring symptom control, quality of life improvement and end-of-life care. Dr Pathade provides structured palliative chemotherapy, pain management and cancer survivorship planning.

Credentials and Qualifications

• MBBS, Terna Medical College, Navi Mumbai, 2012
• MD Radiation Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2020
• DM Medical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad, 2025
• ESMO Certificate, European Society for Medical Oncology
• SITC Certificate in Cancer Immunotherapy, Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer
• Maharashtra Medical Council Registration No. 2012051401, 2012

Clinical Experience and Hospital Affiliations

Current Affiliations

• Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
• Sahyadri Hospital, Kothrud, Pune

Previous Associations

• Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, Ahmedabad
• Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Awards and Recognition

• First Prize, Poster Presentation, AIIMS Jodhpur, 2024, Anaplastic Large Cell Lymphoma, A Single Centre Experience from Western India
• Oral Presentation, 47th Annual Conference of the Mumbai Haematology Group and Essence of ASH, 2023, Immunosuppressive Therapy for Aplastic Anaemia

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