Meet Dr. Prasad
Expertise & experience:
Dr Prasad Raj Dandekar is a Radiation Oncologist based in Mumbai with more than 2 decades of experience. He heads the Department of Radiation Oncology at Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital, Mumbai. He is trained at the apex cancer institute of India, the Tata Memorial Hospital (2001 – 2006) where he pursued his MD and DNB in Radiation Oncology, followed by the Royal Marsden NHS Trust Hospital London, UK (2007 – 2009), where he completed his fellowship in Head and Neck Cancers. Apart from bringing in his excellent oncology experience, he also brings in the unique experience of setting up new departments of Radiation Oncology at various institutions such as Narayana Hrudayalaya – Bangalore (2009 – 2010), Sir L H Hiranandani Hospital – Mumbai (2010 – 2014) and Sir H N Reliance Foundation Hospital (2014 – till date). Dr Prasad is selected for the prestigious Kamal Nayan Bajaj Fellowship of the Ananta Aspen Centre, which seeks to develop a new generation of value-based action-oriented leaders to serve India.
Technology leadership:
He has keen interest in how technology is shaping the field of Oncology. He has been a keen advocate of the most advanced Adaptive Radiotherapy which has brought in a paradigm shift in cancer care. He is the pioneer of Surface Guided Radiotherapy in India since year 2014. He was one of the first adaptors of the precision radiotherapy technique of Rapid Arc in India since year 2009, and he is the first to design and run the Radiation Oncology Department on a completely digital paperless platform in India since year 2014. He specializes in precision radiotherapy techniques which are aimed at targeting the cancer with extreme accuracy, while reducing the side effects of radiation.
Cancer awareness:
Dr Prasad runs the “Fight Cancer with Dr Prasad” podcast which is a source for the latest, most reliable, and research-based information about cancer and its treatment. The podcast brings together experts from across the globe and provides patient centric information in a clear and easy language for better understanding. He is also the host of a cancer patient support group called “WeCan”. The group is a safe community for the patients to interact with each other and the medical professionals to gain knowledge and support.
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Holistic care:
Dr Prasad recognises that the cancer diagnosis and treatment could be an emotionally traumatic experience. He is a trained counsellor (Post Graduate Diploma in Integrative Counselling) and offers patient-centric, empathetic care, helping patients to cope better with emotional distress. For holistic care of his patients, he has initiated Onco – Rehab program in collaboration with the Rehabilitation and Sports medicine services, which offers nutritional advice, physiotherapy, speech & swallowing therapy, yoga therapy, and counselling to his patients. In collaboration with Dermatology services, he runs a unique initiative called Onco – Dermat program which provides an expert skin care for patients who are expected to have skin changes during the course of Radiotherapy. Dr Prasad works closely with palliative care specialist to offer the best of the symptomatic care for the patients who are in distress.
Academics:
Dr Prasad is very proactive in organising various academic programs such as conferences, and seminars for medical professionals. He is a sought after faculty at various medical conferences. He also runs a rigorous DNB in Radiation Oncology training program, along with the journal club to keep abreast with the latest research developments in the field of oncology.
Expertise
Combining Science & Compassion for Superior Cancer Care
TREATMENTS
Dr. Prasad offers a range of advanced, patient-focused cancer treatments using cutting-edge radiotherapy technologies. From expert consultations and second opinions to highly precise techniques like Adaptive Radiotherapy, IGRT, IMRT, Radiosurgery, and SGRT — each treatment is tailored to ensure accuracy, safety, and the best possible outcomes.
Why Patients Trust Dr. Prasad
Based on 53 reviewspowered by GoogleA Doctor with Healing PowerMy mother, Smt Pushpaben is under Dr Prasad’s Treatment. Apart from his domain knowledge, he has the ability to heal the patient with his vast experience, wisdom, and empathy for his patients.These qualities of his, have helped in my mothers treatment, and she could respond very well to the treatment. As a pro-active leader ,he could percolate these qualities downwards to each of his team members. We are very grateful to Dr Prasad Dandekar and his entire team from the bottom of our hearts 🙏Dr. Dandekar is fantastic at his job and very kind in his manner.I am very very grateful that he is my mother’s radiation oncologist.I feel the whole team under able guidance of Dr Prasad Dandekar is doing a wonderful job. They are compassionate and helpful to patients. Most importantly they give time to patients and make them comfortable by clearing all their worries and anxiety. Dr Dandekar himself is very cheerful and spreads positive vibes in patients. I miss Dr Shakun here who left to head oncology in some Hospital in Gujarat. He was really a sweet heart. Never saw him without smile and eagerness to help patients. God bless you all.Dr. Prasad is indeed one of the most intelligent and soft spoken person I've ever met . His way of treating his patients is fantastic and satisfying.I consulted him for my dads' treatment.My dad though he faced a rough patch during the ongoing treatment , felt blessed to have such doctor who treated him so well.So one can definitely trust dr. Prasad.Hats off 🙌🏻.Also the entire health care team of Reliance is one of the best , no doubt .Dr Prasad was my mother's consulting Oncologist. He was the one who made sense of her heart breaking diagnosis that told us she didn't have much time. He understands his profession and the limitations of science better than any other other medico I have come across. He guided us through my mother's brave journey, often times going way beyond what his job needed him to do - like explain the process that was to follow in very simple steps to comfort her and us. Even when the time came to stop treatment, as she was no longer responding, he was phenomenal in his approach and expertise. Cancer - by itself - is bad enough, if you're unfortunately stuck with a less than exceptional doctor then the steps only become longer and more painful. Dr Prasad is a rare exception, people like him are why this is called a noble profession.Dr. Prasad is no doubt a good doctor but also a genuine and soft hearted human being. I had consulted him for mother. He treated her very professionally and humanely. He is very encouraging and supportive towards his cancer patients as they go through a lot of insecurities and anxieties, their doctor's encouraging words and support are very necessary. He is a soft spoken and intelligent doctor. Highly recommended.
