
Dr. Kaustav Talapatra
Director - Radiation Oncology and Coordinator Radiosurgery
Nanavati Max Super Speciality Hospital, MumbaiMumbai, India
20+ years of experience
About Doctor
Qualifications:
- M.B.B.S. - St. John's Medical College, Bangalore
- M.D. - Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
- Specialized Training - Champalimaud Centre for the Unknown, Portugal; Humanities, Italy; National Cancer Centre, Singapore; Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Overview:
Dr. Kaustav Talapatra is an eminent Radiation Oncologist and globally recognized expert in stereotactic radiosurgery and high-precision radiation therapy. He serves as the Director of Radiation Oncology and Coordinator for Radiosurgery at the Nanavati Max Institute of Cancer Care in Mumbai.
He holds his MBBS from St. John's Medical College and MD in Radiation Oncology from CMC Vellore, with advanced fellowships and training in prestigious international centers across Portugal, Italy, Singapore, and India.
Dr. Talapatra has made significant contributions to the field with 46+ publications in reputed medical journals, over 200 national and international presentations, and has played a crucial role in bringing the 'Best of ASTRO' to India. He is the Director of Varian Advanced International Clinical School for Stereotactic Radiosurgery, Joint Secretary of AROI, and part of editorial boards for journals like IJMPO and South Asian Journal of Cancer.
His areas of interest include gastrointestinal, lung, head & neck, and brain cancers, with a deep focus on high-precision and targeted radiation treatments.
Conditions Treated
- Brain Tumors
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Gastrointestinal Cancers
- Spine Tumors
- Liver Metastases
Procedures Performed
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS)
- Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy (SBRT)
- Intensity Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)
- Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
- Conventional Radiotherapy
- Palliative Radiation
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FAQs
Dr. Talapatra combines cutting-edge technology with global training, ensuring high-precision treatments with minimal side effects. His leadership roles in global cancer institutions reflect his expertise.
SRS allows for highly focused radiation doses to tumors with sub-millimeter accuracy, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues and reducing treatment time.
You can book a direct consultation through Nanavati Max Hospital or reach out to HOSPIDIO for personalized assistance. Contact HOSPIDIO via email at [email protected] or Call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.
With over 20 years of experience and more than 10,000 procedures, he is well-equipped to handle rare and advanced cancer conditions with confidence and precision.
Yes, especially under expert hands like Dr. Talapatra’s, who uses advanced technologies like SRS that deliver precise treatment with minimal risk to brain functions.