Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar
Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar
Medical Oncology 42+ Years Experience

Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar

MD, PhD, MBA
Director, Medical Oncology

About Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar

Professional Summary

Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar is one of India's most distinguished Medical Oncologists, with over 41 years of experience in cancer care, bone marrow transplantation, and CAR T-cell therapy. As Director of Sarvodaya Cancer Institute in Faridabad, Delhi NCR, he brings an extraordinary depth of expertise in Medical Oncology, Haemato-Oncology, and Bone Marrow Transplant to patients from across India and around the world. Dr. Pendharkar's pioneering career began at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai, and he went on to collaborate with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC) in New York. He was one of the first practitioners of cancer chemotherapy in India, and his research on the management of hand-foot syndrome has earned international recognition. He currently directs the state-of-the-art transplant unit at Sarvodaya Hospital, with a special focus on Sickle Cell Disease and extending cancer care to rural populations. A Past President of the Indian Society of Oncology and the Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology, and Past Chair of the International Affairs Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), Dr. Pendharkar is a globally respected leader in oncology care and education. International patients seeking world-class cancer treatment will find in him a clinician of rare experience, compassion, and commitment.

Specializations

  • Medical Oncology
  • Hematology

Procedures & Expertise

Education & Qualifications

  • MD (Doctor of Medicine)
  • Ph.D (PhD Scholar, All Union Cancer Centre, Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow)
  • MBA

Hospital Affiliations

  • Sarvodaya Cancer Institute, Faridabad (Director — Current)
  • Asian Cancer Institute, Mumbai
  • Batra Hospital, New Delhi
  • Fortis Hospital (SL Raheja), Mumbai
  • Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
  • All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
  • Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
  • All Union Cancer Centre, Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
  • International Cancer Institute, Eldoret, Kenya
  • Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack
  • Odisha Cancer Care Foundation, Odisha

Awards & Recognition

  • One of the first practitioners of cancer chemotherapy in India
  • Internationally recognized practice-changing research in the management of hand-foot syndrome
  • Past President, Indian Society of Oncology
  • Past President, Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology
  • Past Chair, International Affairs Committee, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
  • Member, European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
  • Member, Executive Committee, Asian Cellular Therapy Organisation (ACTO)
  • Member, Indian Society of Haematology
  • Mentor for Cancer Programs across the Governments of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, and Chhattisgarh
  • Partner and advisor to multiple countries and organisations in oncology care and education
  • Extensive national and international teaching and professional education activities

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