Dr. Col. R. Ranga Rao

Chairman-Paras Cancer Centre
Paras Hospital

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    Dr. (Col.) Ranga Rao – Renowned Medical Oncologist with 30+ Years of Expertise

    Specialty: Medical Oncology
    Experience: Over 30 Years

    About Dr. (Col.) Ranga Rao:

    Dr. (Col.) Ranga Rao is a distinguished Medical Oncologist with more than three decades of experience in the field. He specializes in the comprehensive management of various cancers, including those of the lung, breast, ovary, cervix, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon, rectum, liver, gall bladder, pancreas, bone, skin, lymphomas, brain, kidney, urinary bladder, prostate, and head and neck.

    Professional Achievements:

    Cancer Care Excellence: Dr. Rao has played a pivotal role in establishing and enhancing cancer centers and departments, focusing on evidence-based, compassionate care and strong academic foundations.
    Research and Publications: He has led several research projects and is credited with numerous national and international publications and posters, contributing significantly to the field of oncology.
    Academic Awards: Dr. Rao has been honored with prestigious awards, including the ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’ by the President of India for his distinguished service in the Armed Forces.
    Special Interests:

    Chemotherapy: Expert in administering and managing chemotherapy for various cancers.
    Targeted Therapy: Skilled in using targeted treatments to attack cancer cells with precision.
    Hormonal Therapy: Proficient in hormonal therapies for cancers that are hormone-sensitive.
    Supportive and Palliative Care: Dedicated to providing comprehensive supportive and palliative care to improve quality of life for patients.
    Immunotherapy: Utilizes advanced immunotherapy techniques to harness the body’s immune system against cancer.
    Precision Care: Focuses on precision medicine to tailor treatment strategies based on individual patient profiles.
    Contact Information:

    For consultations and expert oncological care, please contact Dr. (Col.) Ranga Rao’s practice.

    30+ years Previous Experience: Max Super Specialty Hospital BLK Super Specialty Hospital Artemis Hospital Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute R&R, Army Hospital
    Educational Qualfication: Professional Membership: DM (Medical Oncology) Dr .Muthulaxmi College of Oncological Sciences, Cancer Institute, Adayar, Chennai MD (Internal Medicine) Armed Forces Medical College, Pune, Maharashtra MBBS, Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Ajmer American Society of Clinical Oncology ( ASCO) European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO) Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
    Awarded ‘Vishisht Seva Medal’ by President of India for meritorious and distinguished service rendered in Armed Forces on the eve of Republic Day 2006. Col KK Gupta Memorial Gold Medal 1984 for standing first in Advance course Medicine 1982-84. Lt Gen R S Hoon Award 1994 for the original paper entitled “Immuno-phenotyping of Acute Leukaemia” Best Original Article Award MJAFI 1995 for original paper entitled “use of Long –term venous Access in patients of Acute Leukaemia and NHL”. Lt Gen RS Hoon Award 1996, for original paper entitled “Preliminary analysis of Alpha Interferon therapy in Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia”. Air Marshall Ajit Nath Guru Shanti Devi Award 1997 for original paper entitled “Impact of prophylactic use of Colony Stimulating Factors on neutropenia and infections in moderately intensive chemotherapy”. 2nd Best Poster Award Merck Serrano Oncology Summit Hong Kong March, 2012 : Palliative weekly chemotherapy along with cetuximab in recurrent and metastatic head and neck cancers an observational phase IV Retrospective Analysis.

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