Dr. Anil Thakwani

Overview of Doctor Profile

A surgeon par excellence, Dr. Anil Thakwani qualifies as among the most sought after Oncologist in the Greater Noida, India. A doctor with outstanding credentials, the medical specialist is known to guarantee efficiency and safety when performing different kinds of procedures as he keeps abreast of latest developments in his specialty. The specialist holds a very degree of experience with over 22 years of experience. Some of the most common conditions the doctor deals with are Head And Neck Cancer, Gastrointestinal Cancers, Functional Abnormalities and Small Tumors of the Brain, Rectal Cancer, Brain Cancer

Qualification and Experience

Dr. Anil Thakwani is Head & Sr. Consultant at Sharda Hospital with impeccable educational and practical background. Apart from his interest in clinical oncology, he has been a part of various well-known institutes which makes him a pro in this field.

Dr. Anil completed his MBBS from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University (Agra), MD (Radiotherapy) from Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University (Agra), Trained in High Intensity Focussed Ultrasound (HIFU) in different malignant and non malignant diseases, Certified (Shanyang), China (Militry Hospital, Bejing), and FCCS from California (USA). At present, Dr. Thakwani is working with Sharda Hospital, Greater Noida as a Clinical Oncologist. During his past experiences, he worked with All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) (New Delhi), Batra Hospital (New Delhi), Metro Multispeciality Hospital (Sector-11, Noida), Sarvodaya Hospital (Faridabad), Medicare Center (Sector 30, Noida), Apollo Specto (GK-1, New Delhi) as a Senior Consultant. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Head and Neck Tumor / Cancer Surgery,Cancer Treatment,Oral Cancer Treatment,Radiotherapy and Infectious Disease Treatment etc.

Reasons to avail an online consultation with Dr. Anil Thakwani

• Dr. Anil Thakwani is a well-known clinical oncologist in Delhi with more than two decades of experience in advanced radiation skills in cancer patient management.
• Dr. Thakwani is an Oncology Specialist who is well-known for his achievements. He is noted for going above and beyond his professional duties to ensure that patients receive the finest possible care.
• He believes in offering the highest level of care, thus he often engages with his patients through not just in-person consultations but also teleconsultations.
• Since the specialist can communicate fluently in Hindi and English, teleconsultation will be quite comfortable for patients of different backgrounds.
• His groundbreaking work for Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment, Infectious Disease Treatment, Head & Neck Tumor/Cancer Surgery, Oral Cancer Treatment and Radiotherapy has left quite a legacy in Oncology as a field.

Contribution to medical science

Dr. Thakwani was a part of IRCH, AIIMS - Delhi who implemented the first IMRT treatment with MLC and attained huge success. Dr. Anil thakwani is an esteemed member of the Medical Council of India (MCI), Feb 2001, Delhi Medical Council (DMC), June 2005, and Association of Radiation Oncologists of India. Dr. Thakwani is one the most experienced professionals with 6 noteworthy publications. Apart from his interest in clinical oncology. He has been a part of various well known institutes which makes him a pioneer in this field.

Conditions Treated by Dr. Anil Thakwani

Radiation oncologists are doctors who use high-intensity photon beams to target and kill cancer cells. About one-half of all cancer patients undergo radiation treatments. Here is a list of some of the conditions a radiation oncologist:

• Eye Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Prostate Cancer
• Head And Neck Cancer
• Uterine Cancer
• Thyroid Cancer
• Brain Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Head and Neck Cancers
• Gastrointestinal Cancers
• Rectal Cancer
• Functional Abnormalities and Small Tumors of the Brain

Radiation therapy is effective in many types of cancer, such as lung, head & neck, prostate, breast cancer. High energy waves are incident on the cancerous cells. The radiation stops certain internal functions of the cells that are involved in the cell division. One problem with radiotherapy is that radiation may damage healthy cells as well.

Signs and symptoms treated by Dr. Anil Thakwani

You must see an oncologist if you have any of the below-listed symptoms:

• Weight changes, including unintended loss or gain
• Fatigue
• Lump or area of thickening that can be felt under the skin
• Changes in bowel or bladder habits.
• Persistent cough or trouble breathing
• Skin changes, such as yellowing, darkening or redness of the skin, sores that won't heal, or changes to existing moles
• Tumor
• Cancer

Symptoms of cancer depend on the location of the cancer, its size, and the extent it affects adjacent organs and tissues. If a cancer has spread, symptoms might appear in different parts of your body.

Operating hours of Dr. Anil Thakwani

If you wish to see Dr Anil Thakwani, you can reach his clinic/hospital between 11 and 5 pm. The doctor does not work on Sunday.

Popular Procedures performed by Dr. Anil Thakwani

Dr Anil Thakwani performs a number of popular procedures listed below:

• Brachytherapy
• Stereotactic Radio Therapy (SRT)
• Intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT)

Proton Beam Therapy is the latest form of radiation therapy. This uses a high-energy proton beam for cancer treatment. It is a kind of particle therapy that offers targeted treatment, unlike any other radiation treatment. Proton Beam Therapy is effective for the treatment of cancers like skull base tumors, pediatric cancers, brain tumors, and prostate cancers. CyberKnife is a non-invasive option for the treatment of both cancerous and non-cancerous tumours. The treatment delivers beams of high-energy radiation to the tumour with high accuracy and offers new hope to patients worldwide. It is used for the treatment of different types of cancer in the body, including the Liver, Pancreas, Kidney, Prostate, Lung, Brain, and Spine.

Qualification

• MBB
• MD

Past Experiences

• Ex. Senior Registrar - AIIMS
• Ex. Asst.Prof. - GGS Medical College
• Consultant(Radiation Oncology) - Batra Hospital & Medical Research Centre