Dr. R Ranga Rao

Dr. (Col) R. Ranga Rao, VSM is one of India’s foremost Medical Oncologists with an outstanding track record in cancer care spanning over three decades. He is widely respected for his clinical expertise, compassionate patient‑centric approach, and leadership in establishing high‑quality oncology programs.

Dr. Rao’s distinguished career includes senior roles in both military and civilian healthcare institutions, and his advanced training at internationally renowned centers such as MD Anderson Cancer Centre reflects his commitment to world‑class oncology practice.

He specializes in systemic cancer therapies including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, hormonal therapy, immunotherapy, and comprehensive palliative care ensuring treatment plans that are evidence‑based, holistic, and tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr. Rao has been honored with the Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) and multiple lifetime achievement awards for his contributions to oncology.

• MBBS – Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer
• MD (Internal Medicine) – Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune
• DM (Medical Oncology) – Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai
• Clinical Exchange/Advanced Training – MD Anderson Cancer Centre, Houston, USA; visits to Dana‑Farber Cancer Institute (Boston, USA) & Royal Marsden Hospital (UK)

• Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Cancers (stomach, colon, rectum)
• Ovarian & Cervical Cancers
• Prostate Cancer
• Bone & Soft Tissue Cancers
• Brain Tumors & CNS Malignancies
• Kidney & Bladder Cancer
• Head & Neck Cancers
• Lymphomas & Hematological Malignancies
• Liver & Pancreatic Cancers

• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Chemotherapy (standard & advanced regimens)
• Targeted Therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Hormonal Therapy
• Supportive Care & Symptom Management
• Palliative & End‑of‑Life Care
• Second‑Opinion Consultations for Complex Cases
• Emergency Onco‑Condition Management (e.g., tumor lysis syndrome, neutropenic sepsis, hypercalcemia)

• Lifetime Achievement Award, ICC Meeting Mumbai 2023
• Lifetime Achievement Award, Oncology Forum Annual Meeting, New Delhi 2023
• Lifetime Achievement Award, ICON Meeting, Hyderabad 2020