Dr. Nitin Yashas

Dr. Nitin Yashas Murthy is a top medical oncologist in Kanakapura Road, Bangalore, currently practicing as a Consultant - Medical Oncology & Hemato-Oncology at Manipal Hospital Kanakapura Road. As a medical oncologist, Dr. Nitin is adept at treating a wide spectrum of cancers using advanced techniques like molecular oncology, targeted therapy, precision medicine, immunotherapy, and chemotherapy. His expertise encompasses treating solid tumours, including breast, lung, ovarian, stomach, colon, kidney, prostate, and uterine cancers. He also has experience in addressing blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma, and myeloma. Dr. Nitin is one of the best medical oncologists in Kanakapura Road, Bangalore.With an impressive academic career, including MBBS, MD - Internal Medicine, DrNB - Medical Oncology, and certification from the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), Dr. Nitin is recognised for his expertise in cutting-edge cancer treatments. Dr. Nitin’s clinical acumen is complemented by his commitment to staying at the forefront of oncology advancements. He has obtained a certification in Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology on the prestigious Harvard Online Learning Platform and also obtained a Preceptorship in Breast Cancer by the world-renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Dr. Nitin Yashas Murthy has presented research at prominent forums, such as the ESMO Immuno-Oncology international conference (Geneva), the Asian Society of Oncology conference (Tokyo), and the ESMO Asia meet (Singapore). His award-winning research papers at multiple national conferences reflect his dedication to improving cancer care. He has been involved in the research of immunotherapy in renal cell carcinoma, the toxicities of immunotherapy, targeted therapy in breast cancer, and haplocidentical stem cell transplant.Dr. Nitin Yashas Murthy's compassionate approach to patient care is a hallmark of his practice. He treats his patients like family and prioritizes empathy and understanding, which are very important during a patient’s treatment journey. Many of his patients have expressed gratitude for his unwavering support and the positive outcomes they have experienced under his care.Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Nitin Yashas Murthy extends his expertise through online consultations, ensuring accessibility for critical patients. His commitment to leveraging advanced cancer-curing modalities has enabled many patients to recover fully from cancer and lead healthy and long lives. For patients seeking expert oncology care, Dr. Nitin Yashas stands out as one of the most trusted medical oncologists in Kanakapura Road, Bangalore.Field of ExpertiseImmunotherapyTargeted TherapyPersonalized medicine and molecular OncologyManagement of Solid Malignancies like breast cancer, lung cancer, gynaecological malignancies, urogenital malignancies, gastrointestinal malignancies.Management of hemato-lymphoid malignancies like leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma.Fellowship & MembershipMember of American Society of Clinical Oncology - ( ASCO)Member of European Society of Medical Oncology - (ESMO)Office Bearer – Association Medical Oncology of India ( 2022- Date)Certificate of Acheivement in Genetics-Cancer Genomics and Precision Oncology- Harvard Online Learning platformPreceptorship Breast cancer- Dana Farber Institute USAPreceptorship Breast Cancer-Jules Bordet Institute, BelgiumDrNB - Medical Oncology (2018-2021):Completed Doctorate of National Board (DrNB) in Medical Oncology from Manipal Hospital, Old Airport Road, Bangalore between 2018-2021.Was involved in Research in various topics : Immunotherapy in Renal cell carcinoma, Toxicities of Immunotherapy, Targeted therapy in Breast Cancer, Haplo-identical Stem cell Transplant, etc under the guidance of Dr.Amit Rauthan & Dr. Poonam Patil.Trained in the administration of chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, management of toxicities, counselling, and formulating appropriate treatment plans.Presented Award winning research papers at multiple national conferences apart from presentation at ESMO Immuno-oncology International conference at Geneva.Senior Resident- Internal Medicine (2017-2018):Served as Senior resident in the Department of Internal Medicine , St. John’s Medical College between 2017-2018. Was actively involved in the teaching and training of >100 undergraduate and postgraduate students and interns.Was involved in patient care and research in Hematology comprising benign and malignant hematological disorders under the guidance of Dr. Cecil Ross.MD-Internal Medicine (2014-2017):Completed MD Internal Medicine from St.John’s Medical College, Bangalore between 2014-2017.Obtained a top 5 rank in the final university examinations conducted by the Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS ) in the state of Karnataka.Presented Award winning research papers at prestigious national and state level conferences such as APICON-2016, KAPICON-2015. Undertook Research on the manifestations of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis and its association with HIV under the guidance of Dr. G.D. Ravindran.MBBS (2007-2013) :Completed MBBS from St. John’s Medical College Bangalore. Obtained Honours in Pharmacology and Merit in Anatomy, Physiology, Biochemistry, Pathology, Pharmacology, Microbiology, Ophthalmology, Community Medicine, General Medicine, OBG, Paediatrics in MBBS at the university examinations conducted by RGUHS.Languages SpokenEnglishKannadaHindiAwards & AchievementsOral Presentation on Prognostic Impact of Immune-Related Adverse Events at Asian Society of Oncology Conference, Yokohama, Japan, October 2023Preceptorship in Breast Cancer – Jules Bordet Institute – Brussels, Belgium, September 2023Case Discussion at the Young Medical Oncologist Forum in ESMO Asia, Singapore, 2022Poster Presentation on Real-World Experience with Immunotherapy at ESMO Asia, Singapore, 2022Best Poster Presentation at the 1st Annual Meeting of the Indian Society for Blood and Bone Marrow Transplantation Held at CMC Vellore in March 2020Poster Presentation at ESMO Immuno-Oncology Meet in Geneva, 2019 on Neutrophil-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Prognostic Marker in a Resource-Constraint Setting for Metastatic Malignancies Treated with Immune Checkpoint InhibitorsBest Oral Paper Award at 41st ICON – Prestigious All India Conference in Oncology Held in Ahmedabad in September 2019Third Prize in MOSCON 2019 – Molecular Oncology Conference Conducted in New Delhi for Poster Presentation on Beyond EGFR and ALK: Single Centre Experience with Rare Driver Mutations in Adenocarcinoma LungSecond Prize for Best Oral Presentation for Research on Management of Toxicities Associated with Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors: A Single Centre Experience at IO-SICON 2019 Conducted by Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai in February 2019Talks & PublicationsBest Poster Presentation at the 1st Annual Meeting of the Indian Society for Blood and Bone marrow Transplantation held at CMC Vellore in March 2020.Research on Neutrophil-Lymphocyte ratio as a prognostic marker in a resource constraint setting for metastatic malignancies treated with immune checkpoint inhibitors presented as a poster at the prestigious ESMO (European society of Medical Oncology) immuno-oncology meet in Geneva 2019Best Oral paper award at 41st ICON held in Ahemadabad in September 2019 for topic significance of neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio on prognosis inpatients of metastatic Renal cell carcinoma & Non-small cell lung cancer treated with immunotherapy.Second Prize for Best Oral Presentation for research on Management of toxicities associated with immune checkpoint inhibitors: a single centre experience at IO-SICON 2019 conducted by Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai in February 2019.Top 5 Oral Presentation in LYMPHOCON 2019 organised by Kidwai Memorial institute of Oncology for paper on Management of Relapsed/Refractory Hodgkins Lymphoma: Experience with Autologous stem cell transplant (ASCT).