Question 1

Where does Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan practices at Selvarangam Hospital - Institute Of Liver & Digestive Diseases - Anna Nagar East.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan?

Accepted Answer

Patients frequently visit Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan for Stem Cell Transplantation, Blood Tumour, Osteosarcoma Treatment. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan's education qualification?

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Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan has the following qualifications - MBBS, MD - Oncology, DM - Oncology.

Question 4

What does Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan specialises in ?

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Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan have?

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Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan has an overall experience of 41 years. View where has Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan?

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Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan is a Medical Oncologist in Anna Nagar East, Chennai and has an experience of 41 years in this field. Dr. S.G.D. Gangadharan practices at Selvarangam Hospital - Institute Of Liver & Digestive Diseases in Anna Nagar East, Chennai,MMC HOSPITAL in Ayappakkam, Chennai and MMC Hospital in Ayappakkam, Chennai. He completed MBBS from Govt Kilpauk Medical College in 1985,MD - Oncology from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1992 and DM - Oncology from Madras Medical College, Chennai in 1999. He is a member of ASCO and ESMO. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Stem Cell Transplantation,Blood Tumour,Osteosarcoma Treatment,Melanoma Treatment and Lumpectomy etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

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 8

What are the different branches in oncology?

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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 9

What is the difference between a clinical and medical oncologist?

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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.

Question 10

What kind of training does an oncologist get?

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Training as an oncologist involves four years of medical school for bachelors degree (MBBS) followed by a residency period and a post-graduate degree in oncology. The post-graduation degree may be MD in medicine/paediatrics, with a DM in medical oncology or MD in radiotherapy.

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