Question 1

Where does Mr. Pradeep Shah practice?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Pradeep Shah practices at Balaji Hospital - Subhanpura.

Question 2

What do patients say about Mr. Pradeep Shah?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Pradeep Shah has been recommended by 1 patients and has recieved story from 1 patients. You can read detailed patient stories of the doctor on Practo.

Question 3

What is Mr. Pradeep Shah's education qualification?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Pradeep Shah has the following qualifications - DNB  - Medical Oncology, MD - Medicine.

Question 4

What does Mr. Pradeep Shah specialises in ?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Pradeep Shah specialises as Medical Oncologist.

Question 5

How many years of experience does Mr. Pradeep Shah have?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Pradeep Shah has an overall experience of 56 years. View where has Mr. Pradeep Shah practiced in the past.

Question 6

Who is Mr. Pradeep Shah?

Accepted Answer

Mr. Pradeep Shah is a Medical Oncologist in Subhanpura, Vadodara and has an experience of 56 years in this field. Mr. Pradeep Shah practices at Balaji Hospital in Subhanpura, Vadodara. He completed DNB - Medical Oncology from American Board of Internal Medicine in 1977 and MD - Medicine from Baroda University in 1970.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Question 7

Who is an oncologist?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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).

Mr. Pradeep Shah

Patient Stories for Mr. Pradeep Shah

Pick a time slot

Top Doctor Specialities In Vadodara