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Medical Oncologist
Sarvodaya Hospital and Research Centre , Faridabad, India35 Years of experience
Speaks: English
Dr. Pendharkar is an accomplished medical oncologist in India. He has an experience of 35 years as a cancer specialist. His areas of expertise include General Oncology, leukemias, hematological malignancies, Breast cancer, Management of Hand-Foot Syndrome. He finished his Ph.D. in Oncology from Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow. Currently, he is the Director - Sarvodaya Cancer Institute, Faridabad. He is also a Visiting Professor at RD Gardi Medical College, Ujjain.
Dr. Pendharkar is a well experienced and skilled oncologist. He has several publications to his credit. He was the Associate Editor Indian Journal of Medical and Pediatric Oncology. He is a member of the Indian Society of Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology.
A medical oncologist specializes in the treatment of different types of cancer with the help of chemotherapy and other methods like targeted therapy or immunotherapy. They are considered the primary health care provider for cancer patients. The doctor works with the other medical departments for the best results. Here is a list of some of the conditions Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar treats:
Symptoms and signs of cancer may vary from person to person and depend on the type of cancer, its location, the places cancer cells have spread. A few patients show no prominent symptoms until the cancer is far advanced. An individual with these signs and symptoms must consult their doctor. The symptoms might arise from noncancerous conditions. You must see a medical oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms of cancer::
Dr Dinesh Pendharkar works from 11 am to 5 pm (Monday to Saturday). The doctor is not available on Sunday. You can connect with the doctor or his attendant to confirm his/her availability because the doctor may not be available in the given time due to some personal reasons or any emergencies.
Dr Dinesh Pendharkar performs a number of popular procedures listed below:
A medical oncologist uses chemotherapy for cancer treatment. It uses a combination of drugs to kill the cancerous cells in the body and prevents them from growing further. While chemotherapy could require a single drug, this is also given along with other drugs. A medical oncologist can also use hormone therapy for cancer treatment. This procedure is often used after surgery to reduce the risk of cancer returning back. In some cases, it is used before surgery. Hormone therapy is also used to treat cancer that has returned after treatment.
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Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar has an experience of over 35 years as a medical oncologist in India.
Dr. Pendharkar’s primary treatment includes General Oncology including pediatric oncology, leukemias, hematological malignancies, Breast cancer, and Management of Hand-Foot Syndrome.
Yes, Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar provides online consultation via MediGence.
It costs 14USD for online consultation with the expert.
Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar is a member of the Indian Society of Oncology, American Society of Clinical Oncology.
We need to consult a medical oncologist such as Dr. Pandherkar for queries regarding cancer, leukemias, hematological malignancies, Breast cancer, etc.
The expert Medical Oncologist from India can be easily consulted online by registering your profile with MediGence and writing down your query. An appointment for a consultation with the expert will be scheduled. After the payment via PayPal, the Online Teleconsultation will connect the expert and the patient through a live F2F session.
A medical oncologist is a specialist who is trained to treat cancer using chemotherapy or other methods like immunotherapy or targeted therapy. The medical oncologist also consults with other doctors from different specialty areas to design the treatment plan. They also remain in touch with cancer patients to manage their symptoms and side effects post-treatment. In cases of incurable cancer, a medical oncologist suggests palliative or hospice care for patients. The primary job of medical oncologists is to manage cancer.
Medical oncologists perform the below-given tests to confirm cancer:
Biopsy is the most preferred test to confirm cancer. It is the removal of a small amount of tissue from specific parts of your body followed by examination under a microscope to find the presence of cancer or any other abnormalities.
A person may be referred to a medical oncologist when the primary case doctor thinks that the person shows cancer symptoms. The medical oncologist evaluates the condition of the patient and examines to confirm cancer. You need to see a medical oncologist if you experience the symptoms listed below: