Dr. Kasturi Baruah
DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology), MBBS
Department
Medical Oncology
Expertise
Medical Oncologist
Details
Dr. Kasturi Baruah is a dedicated and compassionate medical oncologist with a strong academic and clinical background. She has previously completed her MD in Radiation Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, one of India’s top cancer care institutions.
With over a decade of experience in the field of oncology, Dr. Kasturi Baruah brings a unique blend of expertise in both radiation and medical oncology, allowing her to approach cancer care holistically. She is especially trained in administering chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and managing autologous stem cell transplants for a wide range of cancers including breast, lung, head & neck, gastrointestinal, and hematologic malignancies.
She is also an active researcher and has presented and published several papers at reputed national and international conferences, including ASCO (Chicago), ESMO Asia (Singapore), and Indian Cancer Congress. Her research focuses on real-world oncology data, novel drug combinations, and improving treatment outcomes in low and middle-income settings.
Dr. Kasturi is deeply committed to offering evidence-based, patient-centric care and stays updated with the latest global advancements in cancer treatment.
Education
- DM – Medical Oncology (Pursuing) – Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bengaluru
- MD – Radiation Oncology – Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- MBBS – Assam Medical College, Dibrugarh
Expertise
- Chemotherapy for solid and blood cancers
- Targeted therapy
- Immunotherapy
- Autologous stem cell transplantation
- Head & Neck, GI, Breast, and Lung cancer management
- Cancer care in low-resource settings
Memberships
- Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
- Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
- American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Young Medical Oncologist Association
Awards & Achievements
- First Prize – Oral Presentation, API Karnataka Chapter (2023)
- First Prize – Oral Presentation, DALOS Oncology Series, Mumbai (2024)
- TYSA 2023 Semi-finalist – Medical Oncology (All India)
- Certified in Cancer Immunotherapy – ESMO & SITC
Schedule
Availability: On Prior Appointment Only
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