Question 1

Where does Dr. Arun Verma practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Arun Verma practices at Karuna Hospital  - Dilshad Garden.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Arun Verma?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Arun Verma for Cancer Pain Management, Surgical Oncology. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What does Dr. Arun Verma specialises in ?

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Dr. Arun Verma specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 4

How many years of experience does Dr. Arun Verma have?

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Dr. Arun Verma has an overall experience of 21 years. View where has Dr. Arun Verma practiced in the past.

Question 5

Who is Dr. Arun Verma?

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Dr Arun did his oncology training in AIIMS. Presently, he is working as DMG incharge of Gastro-intestinal, Lymphoma, Leukaemia and paediatric malignancies. With more than decades of experience in Oncology, he has earned reputation nationally and internationally given to his individualized clinical and ethical approach. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 6

Who is an oncologist?

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

Question 7

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 8

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 9

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.

Question 10

Does an oncologist perform surgeries for cancer treatment?

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A surgical oncologist, who has got training at surgical procedures can perform surgery to remove tumours.

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