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9 Dr. Ramakant Krishnaji Deshpande

Dr. Ramakant Krishnaji Deshpande

Consultant, Surgical Oncology

Sir H.N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre
Mumbai, India
40+ years of experience

About Doctor

Qualifications:
  • MBBS
  • MS (General Surgery)
  • FICS (Fellow of the International College of Surgeons)
  • DHA (Diploma in Hospital Administration)
  • FAIS (Fellow of the Association of Surgeons of India)
Overview:

Dr. Ramakant Krishnaji Deshpande is a distinguished surgical oncologist with over four decades of experience in the field. He completed his MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli, and pursued his MS at the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. Further honing his expertise, Dr. Deshpande underwent advanced training at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York.

Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Deshpande has held pivotal roles in renowned institutions. He began at the Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in 1982 and later served as the Chief of Thoracic Services at Tata Memorial Hospital until 2002. Currently, he is the Executive Chairman of the Asian Institute of Oncology and a Consultant in the Department of Surgical Oncology at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre.

Recognized as a pioneer in thoracoscopic surgery in India, Dr. Deshpande has significantly advanced minimally invasive techniques for thoracic tumors. His clinical interests encompass thoracic tumors, breast cancer, and pediatric cancers. In acknowledgment of his contributions to medicine, he was honored with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India in 2014.

Conditions Treated:

  • Thoracic tumors (lung and esophageal cancers)
  • Breast cancer
  • Pediatric cancers

Procedures Performed:

  • Thoracoscopic surgeries
  • Breast cancer surgeries
  • Pediatric oncological surgeries

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FAQs

Dr. Deshpande specializes in thoracic tumors, breast cancer, and pediatric cancers, with a particular focus on minimally invasive thoracoscopic surgeries.

To consult with Dr. Deshpande, you can book directly through Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital. Alternatively, HOSPIDIO can assist with the process. Please contact us at [email protected] or call/WhatsApp: +91-9870538337.

Dr. Deshpande practices at Sir H. N. Reliance Foundation Hospital and Research Centre in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India.

Dr. Deshpande has over 40 years of experience in surgical oncology and has performed thousands of surgeries, particularly in thoracic and pediatric oncology.

Yes, Dr. Deshpande was honored with the Padma Shri award by the Government of India in 2014 for his significant contributions to the field of medicine.