MBBS, MS - General Surgery
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Dr. Ramakant (Raman) Deshpande is presently the Chief of Thoracic Surgical Oncology at the Asian Institute of Oncology ( at Somaiya Ayurvihar Sion Mumbai] ). Formerly he was at the Tata Memorial Hospital as the Chief of Thoracic Services till 2002. He graduated from Karnataka Medical College, Hubli and completed his Post-graduation at the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. He was later trained at the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre and began his career at the Bangalore Kidwai Cancer Centre in 1982. He joined the Tata Memorial Hospital on staff from 1985 - 2002.He has over 50 publications to his credit in national and international journals including chapters on Management of cancer in Lung in the Text book of Cancer published by the National Book Trust of India. He was the first person to introduce Thoracoscopic surgery at the Tata Memorial Hospital' Mumbai He has conducted several conferences and continues to be active in public education in the fight against Cancer.His special interests are in management of Thoracic Tumours [Lung and oesophagus], Breast cancer and Children's Cancer. He has specialized in endoscopic surgery- particularly Thoracoscopy.Presently he is the Director of Asian Institute of Oncology, conceived by a group of Senior Consultants who were previously attached to the Tata Memorial Hospital.
93, 95, August Kranti Road, Kemps Corner, Cumballa Hill, Landmark: Opposite Shiv Sagar Hotel, Mumbai
Mon, Wed, Fri
10:00 - 01:00
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I would like to Thank Dr. R.K. Deshpande. ** ** *** **** ** *** ****** I met him for my problem. He explained the situation to me and process treatment would be done. God Bless him lot of love, health and beautiful life. We need such doctors in this world.
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Great doctor. Very friendly as well. Treated my father with the respect he deserves..)). Recommended.
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He is a very FRIENDLY DOCTOR WITH VERY POSITIVE ATTITUDE ABOUT TREATMENT OF THE DISEASE. VERY SOFT SPOKEN GIVES TIME TO LISTEN AND EXPLAIN ..GIVES HOPE OF CURING AND THE MAIN THING IS VERY SMILING AND MAKES PATIENTS COMFORTABLE BY MAKING HIM UNDERSTAND IN A LAY MAN LANGUAGE..NEVER THE LEAST IN A CANCER THE MAIN CURE IS SURGERY SO HE TRIES TO OPERATE THE DISEASE AND THROW IT OUT RATHER PUSHING A PATIENT TO OTHER THERAPIES AND MAKING A PATIENT LIFE PAINFUL.....
more..Q: Where does Dr. R K Deshpande practice?
A: Dr. R K Deshpande practices at Asian Cancer Institute - Kemps Corner.
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A: Patients frequently visit Dr. R K Deshpande for Thoracoscopic surgery, Breast Surgery, Lobectomy & Esophagectomy. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.
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A: Dr. R K Deshpande has been recommended by 279 patients and has recieved stories from 70 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.
Q: What is Dr. R K Deshpande's education qualification?
A: Dr. R K Deshpande has the following qualifications - MBBS, MS - General Surgery. You can book the doctor through the doctor's profile on Practo.