- Speciality: Medical Oncology
- Designation: Senior Consultant, Medical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MD, DM (Medical Oncology)
- Experience: 21+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. P K Das
Dr. P. K. Das is a highly respected Medical Oncologist with over 21 years of experience, currently serving at Apollo Cancer Institute, New Delhi. A DM graduate from AIIMS, he specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of various cancers, including solid tumors and hematologic malignancies. Known for his patient-centric approach, Dr. Das combines clinical expertise with compassionate care, ensuring that each patient receives personalized treatment. Fluent in multiple languages, he excels at connecting with patients from diverse backgrounds. He also serves as the Academic Coordinator and Head of Medical Oncology Unit I at Apollo, having worked closely with Dr. Suresh H. Advani for over 9 years.
Dr. Das is a member of prestigious medical associations such as ESMO, ASCO, ISMPO, and expert panels under the Drug Controller General of India and the Ministry of Health. He has contributed to over 50 peer-reviewed publications, with notable work in leukemia, brain tumors, and rare malignancies. His research on circulating micromegakaryocytes in CML earned international recognition. As a regular speaker and contributor at global oncology conferences, Dr. Das continues to advance cancer care through research, mentorship, and clinical excellence, making him one of India’s most accomplished figures in oncology.
Work Experience
- Senior Consultant, Medical Oncologist & Haemato-Oncologist at Apollo Cancer Institute, New Delhi.
- Academic Coordinator, Department of Medical Oncology, Apollo Hospitals.
- In charge of Medical Oncology Unit I, Apollo Hospital, New Delhi.
- Over 21 years of medical experience.
- Worked with Prof. Suresh H. Advani for 9 years at Apollo Hospitals, managing his unit.
Specialty & Interests
- Specialties:
- Medical Oncology
- Haemato-Oncology
- Clinical Interests:
- Solid and hematological malignancies
- Personalized cancer care
- Brain tumors, leukemia, Ewing’s sarcoma
- Use of Gliadel wafer in brain tumor treatment
- Oncology research and academic teaching
Memberships
- Member, Indian Society of Medical & Paediatric Oncology (ISMPO)
- Life Member, European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), Membership No. 258234
- Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
- Member, Expert Committee of Drug Controller General of India
- Member, Advisory Committee on Oncology for six new AIIMS centres under the Ministry of Health, Govt. of India
Education & Training
- MBBS – India
- MD – Internal Medicine
- DM (Medical Oncology) – All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi
Honors & Awards
- Distinction at undergraduate level
- Young Investigator of the Year – 2001, Canada
- First Prize for research on circulating micromegakaryocytes in CML at International Congress on Anti-Cancer Treatment, Paris
- Over 50 peer-reviewed publications in national and international journals
Treatments Offered
- Diagnosis and treatment of all types of cancer
- Chemotherapy, targeted therapy, and immunotherapy
- Hematologic cancer treatments (leukemia, lymphoma, myeloma)
- Brain tumor management with Gliadel wafer
- Management of complex and rare oncological conditions
- Patient education and personalized care planning
