Dr. Vijay Agarwal
Overview
With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Vijay Agarwal is a Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at the best oncology hospital in Bangalore - Aster CMI. Dr. Agarwal has been practicing Medical Oncology since 2004. He has vast experience in treating all types of solid tumors with chemotherapy and targeted therapy.
After completing his undergraduate degree from J.N. Medical College, Belgaum,Dr. Vijay Agarwal went on to pursue his postgraduate training in Medicine (MD) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
Dr. Agarwal then traveled to the United Kingdom to specialize in Medical Oncology and completed his MRCP and Specialist training in oncology (CCT). We subsequently worked as a consultant in Medical Oncology at the University Hospital Birmingham, UK.
He has a keen interest in medical research, and he took some time out and devoted himself to cancer research which led to the award of a Ph.D. by Hull York Medical School, UK. He has authored various papers that have been published in peer-reviewed international journals and he has presented at conferences in India and around the world.
He specializes in delivering chemotherapy and targeted therapy in solid tumors and strongly believes in practicing evidence-based medicine with a patient-centered approach. He keeps himself abreast with the latest developments in Oncology and aspires to deliver the best possible treatment and care to all his patients.
He also has excellent communication skills and communicates very well with patients and colleagues.
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With over 12 years of experience, Dr. Vijay Agarwal is a Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at the best oncology hospital in Bangalore - Aster CMI. Dr. Agarwal has been practicing Medical Oncology since 2004. He has vast experience in treating all types of solid tumors with chemotherapy and targeted therapy. After completing his undergraduate degree from J.N. Medical College, Belgaum, he went on to pursue his postgraduate training in Medicine (MD) at Manipal Academy of Higher Education. Dr. Agarwal then traveled to the United Kingdom to specialize in Medical Oncology and completed his MRCP and Specialist training in oncology (CCT). We subsequently worked as a consultant in Medical Oncology at the University Hospital Birmingham, UK. He has a keen interest in medical research, and he took some time out and devoted himself to cancer research which led to the award of a Ph.D. by Hull York Medical School, UK. He has authored various papers that have been published in peer-reviewed international journals and he has presented at conferences in India and around the world. He specializes in delivering chemotherapy and targeted therapy in solid tumors and strongly believes in practicing evidence-based medicine with a patient-centered approach. He keeps himself abreast with the latest developments in Oncology and aspires to deliver the best possible treatment and care to all his patients. He also has excellent communication skills and communicates very well with patients and colleagues.
Education
- MBBS, MD, MRCP & Specialist training in Oncology (CCT), PhD
- MBBS - Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum, 1999
- MD - General Medicine - Kasturba Medical College, 2002
- CCT - Medical Oncology - General Medical Council, 2012
Total Experience
- 2018 - 2019 Lead Consultant Medical Oncologist at Aster CMI Hospital
- 2015 - 2018 Consultant Medical Oncologist at HCG
Specializations
- Medical Oncologist
Areas of Expertise
- Chemotherapy of Haematological Malignancies
- Chemotherapy of Solid Tumors
- Immunotherapy
- Delivery of all types of Chemotherapy
- Management of all cancers - solid tumours and heamatology
- Bone Marrow Transplant
- Oncological Emergencies
- International patient services
- PICC Line Insertion
- supportive care
- Genetics and molecular diagnostics
- Hormonal therapy
- Targeted / Biological Therapy
- Cancer Treatment
- Chemotherapy
- Cancer Screening (Preventive)
- Hormone Therapy For Prostate Cancer
- Hormone Therapy For Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer Treatment
- Oral Cancer Treatment
Awards & Recognitions
- PhD by Hull York Medical School, UK - 2013
- Accepted by Manipal Academy of Higher Education, India, for the award of MD - 2002
Memberships
- IMA
- General Medical Council (GMC), UK
- European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
- Royal College of Physicians (UK)
- Flims Alumni Club
Training & Certifications
- PhD - Medical Science - Hull York Medical School, 2013