Question 1

Where does Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary practice?

Accepted Answer

Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary practices at Shalby Multi-Speciality Hospital - Phase 9 and 5 other centres.

Question 2

Why do patients visit Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary?

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Patients frequently visit Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary for general physician, Medical Oncology, Chemotherapy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Question 3

What is Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary's education qualification?

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Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary has the following qualifications - MBBS, DM - Medical Oncology.

Question 4

What does Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary specialises in ?

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Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary have?

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Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary has an overall experience of 13 years. View where has Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary?

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Dr. Priyanshu Choudhary is a Medical Oncologist in Mohali with 13 years of experience. He consults at Ivy Hospital in Sector 71 and Chawla Hospital in Sector 61. He completed his MBBS from the University of Delhi in 2013 and his DM in Medical Oncology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi in 2020. He is registered with the Punjab Medical Council. His practice covers medical oncology, chemotherapy and HIPEC and PIPAC treatment. He consults in English.. 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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