Question 1

Where does Dr. Umang Mithal practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Umang Mithal practices at Fortis Hospital Noida - Sector 62.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Umang Mithal?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Umang Mithal for Cryotherapy/Cold Therapy, Cancer Surgery, Cancer Screening (Preventive). To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Umang Mithal's education qualification?

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Dr. Umang Mithal has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery, Fellowship in Medical Oncology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Umang Mithal specialises in ?

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Dr. Umang Mithal specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Umang Mithal have?

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Dr. Umang Mithal has an overall experience of 31 years. View where has Dr. Umang Mithal practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Umang Mithal?

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Dr. Umang Mittal is a Surgical Oncologist at Fortis Hospital Noida. He has more than 19 years of experience in his medical field. Dr. Umang Mittal completed MBBS and MS from LLRM Medical College, Meerut. Dr. Umang Mittal is actively associated with various organizations such as Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, Indian Society of Oncology, Indian Society of Head and Neck Oncology, European Society of Medical Oncology, and European Society of Surgical Oncology. Prior to working at Fortis Hospital, Dr. Umang Mittal has worked at Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital, Ghaziabad.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an oncologist?

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An oncologist is a medical professional who is an expert in diagnosing, treating, and preventing cancer. The treatment of cancer by an oncologist is dependent on the type of cancer, its location, size and how much it has spread to other parts of the body.

Question 8

What are the different branches in oncology?

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The different branches in oncology are:
Medical - treatment using chemotherapy or other medicines
Surgical - removal of the tumour by surgery
Radiation - treatment using radiation therapy
Gynecologic - treatment of cancers such as uterine, cervical, and ovarian cancer
Pediatric - treatment of cancer in children
Haematologisc - diagnosis and treatment of blood cancers

Question 9

What is the difference between a clinical and medical oncologist?

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Clinical oncologists are specialised doctors who use radiotherapy and systemic therapy such as chemotherapy for the treatment and management of cancer patients. Medical oncologists are physicians who specialise in the management and treatment of cancer with the help of systemic therapies such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted drugs, or hormonal therapy.

Question 10

What kind of training does an oncologist get?

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To become an oncologist, you need to complete the  MBBS degree (5.5 years). Then you can either do a three-year course of:
MS, followed by a three-year of MCh (surgical oncology) or
MD (medicine/ paediatrics), with a degree in DM (medical oncology), which takes three years or
MD in radiotherapy. 
If you can't do MS or MD, you can get a degree in DNB (Diplomate in National Board).

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