Question 1

Where does Dr. Smitha C Saldanha practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Smitha C Saldanha practices at HCG  - The Specialist in Cancer Care - Sampangiramnagar.

Question 2

How can I take Dr. Smitha C Saldanha's appointment ?

Accepted Answer

You can take Dr. Smitha C Saldanha's appointment online through Practo for in-clinic visit with the doctor.

Question 3

Why do patients visit Dr. Smitha C Saldanha?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. Smitha C Saldanha for Cancer Treatment, Head and Neck Tumor / Cancer Surgery, Hormone Therapy For Breast Cancer. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 4

What is Dr. Smitha C Saldanha's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Smitha C Saldanha has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - General Medicine, DM - Oncology. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 5

What does Dr. Smitha C Saldanha specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Smitha C Saldanha specialises as Medical Oncologist, Hematologic Oncologist.

Question 6

How many years of experience does Dr. Smitha C Saldanha have?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Smitha C Saldanha has an overall experience of 15 years. View where has Dr. Smitha C Saldanha practiced in the past.

Question 7

Who is Dr. Smitha C Saldanha?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Smitha C Saldanha is consultant Medical Oncologist, passionate about diagnosis and treatment with adequate counseling of the patient and family.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 8

Who is an oncologist?

Accepted Answer

An oncologist is a physician with specialization in diagnosing, treating and providing care to patients who have cancer of any tissue or organ.

Question 9

What are the different branches in oncology?

Accepted Answer

The different branches of oncology are: 
(1) medical oncology, who treats cancer using chemotherapy
(2) surgical oncology, perform surgical procedures to remove tumour
(3) radiation oncology, provide radiation therapy
(4) gynecologic oncology, treat gynecologic cancer
(5) pediatric oncology, specialist of disease in children
(6) haematologist-oncology, treats blood cancer

Question 10

What is the difference between a clinical and medical oncologist?

Accepted Answer

A medical oncologist provides treatment of cancer using systematic therapy (chemotherapy, hormone therapy and biological agents), whereas a clinical oncologist uses a combination of chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Dr. Smitha C Saldanha

Photos & Videos from Doctor

View All

Pick a time slot

Top Cancer Hospitals In Bangalore

Top Cancer Hospitals In BTM Layout 2nd Stage

Top Cancer Clinics In BTM Layout 2nd Stage

Top Doctor Specialities In Bangalore