Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar

Director - Sarvodaya Cancer Institute

Department : Medical Oncology, Haematology & BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant), Paediatric Oncology, Cancer Care

Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar | Medical Oncology,Haematology & BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant),Paediatric Oncology,Cancer Care | Sarvodaya Hospital

Information

Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar stands as the Best Medical Oncologist in India and a Bone Marrow Transplant Specialist, CAR T-cell Expert with over 30 years of experience. As director of Sarvodaya Cancer Institute, he provides unparalleled expertise to patients in Faridabad, Delhi NCR, and beyond. His pioneering work in bone marrow transplantation started at Tata Memorial Hospital in 1981, followed by international fellowships in Vienna and Germany.

A visionary in cancer therapy, Dr. Pendharkar was an early advocate for CAR T cell therapy in India and maintains collaborations with MSKCC, New York. Currently, he directs the state-of-the-art transplant unit at Sarvodaya Hospital, with a focus on Sickle cell disease and assisting rural populations. His extensive publications and dedication to advancing cancer care solidify his reputation as a top medical oncologist. His specialisations include Medical Oncology, Haemato-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant, CAR T-cell Therapy, Gene Therapy with expertise in Precision Oncology and the treatment of various cancers.

Speciality

Medical Oncology, Haemeto-Oncology & Bone Marrow Transplant
Precision Oncology, Prostate Cancer, Lung Cancer & Breast Cancer

Education

MD
Ph. D
MBA

Experience

Visiting Professor & Advisor, International Cancer Institute, Eldoret, Kenya
Mentor, Cancer Program, Governments of Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Rajasthan, Himachal Pradesh, & Chattisgarh
Director. Odisha Cancer Care Foundation, Odisha
Board Member, Acharya Harihar Post Graduate Institute of Cancer, Cuttack
Visiting Professor, State Medical Institute, Khwarezm, Uzbekistan
Visiting Professor, Medical Institute, Andijan State Medical Institute, Uzbekistan
Visiting Professor, National Cancer Institute, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Head, Medical Oncology, Asian Cancer Institute, Mumbai
Consultant, Medical Oncology, SL Raheja, Fortis Hospital. Mumbai
Consultant, Medical Oncology, Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai
Head, Medical Oncology, Batra Hospital, New Delhi
Consultant, All Indian Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
PhD Scholar, All Union Cancer Centre, Academy of Medical Sciences, Moscow
Resident, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

Other Information

Professional Memberships:

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
Past Chair of the International Affairs Committee of the American Society of Clinical Oncology
Past President of the Indian Society of Oncology
Past President of the Indian Society of Medical and Paediatric Oncology

Achievements:

One of the first practitioners in cancer chemotherapy in India.
His most important present activity includes the empowerment of peripheral district hospitals in cancer care.
Has many publications including internationally recognized practice-changing research in the management of the hand-foot syndrome.
Partnering and advisor to multiple countries and organisations in oncology care, and education.
In the field of professional education, he has conducted many activities nationally and internationally in various institutions.