
Dr. Ramakant Deshpande
Consultant, Surgical Oncologist
Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai
- 30+ yearsExperience
- Surgical OncologySpecialty
- MumbaiCity
About Dr. Ramakant Deshpande
- Dr. Ramakant Deshpande is a Surgical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience.
- His expertise lies in the management of Esophageal, Lung, Chest wall, Mediastinal, Pediatric tumor, and Thoracoscopy / Robotic Surgery.
- He was the first person to introduce Thoracoscopic Surgery at the Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai.
- After completing his MBBS from Karnataka Medical College, he completed his MS from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and earned higher qualifications such as FICS, DHA, and FAIS.
- Dr. Deshpande received many awards and recognitions for his contributions to the medical field.
- He was honored with Padma Shri, the fourth-highest civilian award of the Government of India, in 2014.
- He received the Game Changers Award by The HR Club on 7 February 2015.
- He also has several publications in various national and international journals.
- He is credited with more than 50 publications, both books and articles published in international journals.
- He has written chapters in various books and the Textbook of Cancer, published by the National Book Trust.
Education & qualifications
- MS, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- MBBS, MBBS from Karnataka Medical College
Work experience
- Chief, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Associate Professor, Kidwai Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
Cancers & conditions treated
- Ovarian Cancer
- Uterine Sarcoma
- Metastatic Tumors
- Melanoma
- Breast Cancer
- Cervical Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Skin Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Thyroid Cancer
Key procedures & expertise
- Thyroidectomy
- Neck Dissection
- D2 Gastrectomy
- Radical Hysterectomy with Lymph Node Dissection
- Mastectomy
- HIPEC