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Dr. Tapankumar Saikia [MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Oncology)]
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+91-8860606766 | +91-9910655125About Dr. Tapankumar Saikia [MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Oncology)]
Dr. Tapankumar Saikia is Medical Oncologist and Currently Working as Director, Oncosciences in the Medical Oncology Department at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Pedder Road, Mumbai, India.
He is having more than 35 years of experience in the field of Medical Oncology.
He has completed his MBBS and MD (Medicine) from Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh (1970-1980), and trained in Medical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1981-1984), going on to obtain his DM (Oncology).
Profile Highlights :
- Dr. Saikia is one of the senior figures of Indian medical oncology. After his oncology training at Tata Memorial Hospital, he served as a faculty member from 2004 to mid-2012 and worked at Prince Aly Khan Hospital (2004-2022) and Jaslok Hospital (2005-2012). Alongside his Mumbai practice, he serves pro bono as a visiting professor and senior consultant at the State Cancer Institute, Gauhati Medical College, Assam, which he attends two days each month.
- His clinical focus is haematological cancers such as leukaemias, lymphomas and myeloma, together with selected solid tumours, including head and neck, breast, lung, ovarian and germ cell tumours. He plans and supervises chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, tailoring treatment to the biology of each cancer and the overall health of the patient.
- Research has been a constant part of his career. He has worked as an investigator on both investigator-initiated and pharmaceutical-sponsored clinical trials from Phase I to Phase IV in haematological malignancies and solid tumours. He has more than 170 articles in peer-reviewed journals and has served as section editor for oncology in the API Textbook of Medicine across several recent editions.
- Dr. Saikia is also committed to teaching and has been involved in training doctors in the DNB Medical Oncology programme. Beyond the clinic, he is associated with non-governmental organisations that support cancer patients and their families, reflecting his belief that cancer care must address the social as well as the medical needs of patients.
Areas of Expertise :
- Haematological Cancers
- Head and Neck Cancers
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Ovarian and Germ Cell Tumours
- Clinical Oncology Trials
- Leukaemia Treatment
- Lymphoma Treatment
- Multiple Myeloma Treatment
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
- Breast Cancer Treatment
List of Treatments
- Leukaemia Treatment
- Lymphoma Treatment
- Multiple Myeloma Treatment
- Chemotherapy
- Targeted Therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Head and Neck Cancer Treatment
- Breast Cancer Treatment
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Ovarian Cancer Treatment
- Germ Cell Tumour Treatment
- Clinical Trials in Oncology
Work Experience
Currently Working as Director, Oncosciences in the Medical Oncology Department at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Pedder Road, Mumbai, India.
Past Experience :
- Faculty (2004 - mid 2012)
- Medical Oncologist - Prince Aly Khan Hospital, Mumbai (2004-2022)
- Medical Oncologist - Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai (2005-2012)
- Pro bono Visiting Professor and Senior Consultant - State Cancer Institute, Gauhati Medical College, Assam
Education & Training
- MBBS - Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh
- MD (Medicine) - Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh, 1980
- Medical Oncology Training - Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 1981-1984
- DM (Oncology)
Awards & Recognition
- More than 170 articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Section Editor for Oncology - API Textbook of Medicine (several editions)
- Investigator in Phase I-IV clinical trials in haematological malignancies and solid tumours
Associated Hospitals
🏨 Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai, Maharashtra
Location
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Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Pedder Road, Mumbai, India
Frequently Asked Questions
Where does Dr. Tapankumar Saikia practice?
Dr. Tapankumar Saikia practises at Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Pedder Road, Mumbai, India, where he is Director, Oncosciences.
What does Dr. Tapankumar Saikia specialise in?
He specialises in medical oncology, with a focus on haematological cancers and solid tumours of the head and neck, breast, lung, ovary and germ cells.
How much experience does Dr. Tapankumar Saikia have?
Dr. Saikia has more than 35 years of experience in oncology and over 170 peer-reviewed publications.
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