Dr. Abhijit A Whatkar
Cancer surgeon at Noble Hospital, Pune.
Cancer Specialist
Pune Specialist Guide
Top 10 Cancer Surgeons In Pune, India
Compare listed cancer doctors and hospital options in Pune on one page. Forerunners Healthcare helps international patients share reports, shortlist suitable specialists, compare hospital facilities, and plan treatment travel in India.
Page Summary
Cancer In Pune At A Glance
Compare listed cancer doctors and hospital options in Pune on one page. It lists 6 cancer specialists and 9 hospitals in Pune on one page, so you can compare the doctor and the hospital together. Every hospital listed is accredited, with an international patient desk and interpreters on site. Cost estimates are given in writing, with the hospital and doctor named. Share your reports and Forerunners will shortlist suitable doctors, send a written hospital estimate, arrange your medical visa letter and plan travel and stay.
Cancer Treatment Overview
Cancer Treatment In Pune, India
Cancer treatment in India is planned by a tumour board — surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists reviewing your biopsy, staging scans, and general fitness together before any single treatment is fixed.
Pune cancer centres cover surgical oncology, robotic and minimally invasive surgery, chemotherapy day care, radiation oncology, nuclear medicine, and pathology review for patients travelling from outside India.
Send your biopsy report and latest scans first. A specialist opinion on stage and treatment sequence is free and comes before any cost estimate or travel planning.
What The Pune Team Reviews
- Biopsy And Histopathology
- PET CT Or MRI Staging
- Tumour Board Review
- Surgical Oncology
- Robotic And Keyhole Surgery
- Chemotherapy Day Care
- Radiation Oncology
- Targeted And Immunotherapy
- Follow-Up And Scan Schedule
Specialist Doctors
Best Cancer Surgeons In Pune
These cancer specialists are listed with the hospital or practice they are publicly associated with in Pune. Share your reports and we will confirm which doctor suits your case before you book anything.
Dr. Vaishali Deshmukh
Cancer surgeon at Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune.
Cancer Specialist
Dr. Pranjali Gadgil
Cancer surgeon at Jupiter Hospital, Pune.
Cancer Specialist
Dr. Ashish Pokharkar
Cancer surgeon at Noble Hospital, Pune.
Cancer SpecialistTreatment Hospitals
Top Cancer Hospitals In Pune
Nine Pune hospitals with international patient desks, surgical departments, diagnostics, and inpatient care. Compare facilities beside the doctor list so the whole treatment pathway is easier to judge.
Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune
Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune supports international patients with specialist departments, diagnostics, surgery, and admission planning in Pune.
Jupiter Hospital, Pune
Jupiter Hospital, Pune supports international patients with specialist departments, diagnostics, surgery, and admission planning in Pune.
Noble Hospitals & Research Centre, Pune
Noble Hospitals & Research Centre, Pune supports international patients with specialist departments, diagnostics, surgery, and admission planning in Pune.
Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune
Sahyadri Super Speciality Hospital, Deccan Gymkhana, Pune supports international patients with specialist departments, diagnostics, surgery, and admission planning in Pune.
Manipal Hospital, Pune
Manipal Hospital, Pune supports international patients with specialist departments, diagnostics, surgery, and admission planning in Pune.
Apollo Hospitals, Pune
Apollo Hospitals, Pune supports international patients with specialist departments, diagnostics, surgery, and admission planning in Pune.
Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital, Pune
Inamdar Multispeciality Hospital, Pune supports international patients with specialist departments, diagnostics, surgery, and admission planning in Pune.
Surya Sahyadri Hospital, Kasaba Peth, Pune
Surya Sahyadri Hospital, Kasaba Peth, Pune supports international patients with specialist departments, diagnostics, surgery, and admission planning in Pune.
Lokmanya Hospital, Pune
Lokmanya Hospital, Pune supports international patients with specialist departments, diagnostics, surgery, and admission planning in Pune.
Quick Facts
Cancer In Pune — Quick Facts
Everything an international patient usually asks, on one screen.
| Detail | Cancer In Pune |
|---|---|
| City | Pune, India |
| Speciality | Cancer treatment |
| This Page Lists | 6 specialist profiles and 9 hospital profiles on one page |
| Leading Surgeons | Dr. Abhijit A Whatkar, Dr. Vaishali Deshmukh, Dr. Pranjali Gadgil |
| Top Hospitals | Ruby Hall Clinic, Pune, Jupiter Hospital, Pune, Noble Hospitals & Research Centre, Pune |
| Reply Time | First reply usually within 24h |
| Send Us | Recent scans or imaging, diagnosis or biopsy report, current medicines, preferred travel dates |
| We Arrange | Doctor opinion, cost estimate, medical visa letter, travel and stay |
Report Review, Doctor Matching, And Hospital Shortlisting.
Forerunners helps international patients share reports, scans, previous treatment summaries, and travel timelines before hospital selection for treatment in India.
The patient support team helps compare specialists, expected hospital stay, admission planning, airport pickup, visa support, family companion needs, and follow-up steps.
How We Help?
- ✓Review the reports you send and suggest suitable Pune hospital and doctor options for cancer care.
- ✓Help compare doctor credentials, hospital facilities, appointment timing, estimated stay, and expected treatment sequence.
- ✓Arrange visa guidance, airport pickup, accommodation guidance, admission steps, and family companion planning in India.
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Our mission is to help patients make informed healthcare decisions in India — from understanding their medical reports and exploring the right treatment options, to connecting with trusted doctors and hospitals, and accessing high-quality treatment at the MOST AFFORDABLE PRICE.
We are committed to helping you find the right treatment, the right medical team, and the right value — with the best quality. When you travel thousands of miles for healthcare, every decision matters.
Real Patient Stories
Real Patients Who Chose India For Their Treatment
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Medical disclaimer: This page is for general patient education and care coordination only. It is not a diagnosis, prescription, or substitute for consultation with a qualified doctor. Treatment suitability, risks, recovery, timelines, and costs vary by patient and must be confirmed after review of medical reports.