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Dr Mohamed Zehran Saipillai

Medical Oncologist

MBBS, MRCP (UK), FRCR (Clin Onc), FRCP (Edin), FRCP (Glasgow)

السرطان (الأورام)

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January 1, 2010

Top Areas of Expertise

  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Targeted Therapy
  • Hormonal Therapy
  • Palliative Simulator Planning of Radiotherapy
  • Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy (SABR)
  • Intensity Modulated Radiotherapy
  • 3D conformal External Beam Radiotherapy
  • Brachytherapy for skin cancer
  • Orthovoltage treatment for skin cancers

Top Treatments Offered

  • Breast Cancer Treatment
  • Lung Cancer Treatment
  • Oral Cancer Treatment
  • Osteosarcoma Treatment
  • Hormone Therapy for Breast Cancer
  • Head and Neck Tumor/Cancer Surgery
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment
  • Gynaecological Cancer Treatment
  • Bone Marrow Transplant
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Nuclear Therapy

About Dr Mohamed Zehran Saipillai

Dr. Mohamed Zehran Saipillai is a distinguished Medical Oncologist with over 15 years of experience, currently practicing at Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai. He specializes in treating a wide range of cancers, including those of the gastrointestinal tract, head and neck, breast, lung, and gynecological regions.

Educational Qualifications

  • MBBS – Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Research Institute, Chennai (2003)
  • MRCP (UK) – Royal College of Physicians (2007)
  • FRCR (Clinical Oncology) – Royal College of Radiologists (2012)
  • FRCP (Edinburgh) – Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh (2015)
  • FRCP (Glasgow) – Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow (2017)

Relevant Experience:

  • Consultant in Medical Oncology, Apollo Specialty Cancer Hospital, Chennai
  • Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Chemotherapy and Radiotherapy
  • The North Wales Cancer Centre, United Kingdom – Jan 2017 to May 2017
  • The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre NHS Foundation Trust, United Kingdom – Dec 2013 to Dec 2016
  • Acting Consultant Clinical Oncologist, Lung Cancer, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Mar ’13 to Dec ‘13
  • Specialist Registrar in Clinical Oncology, The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Aug ’08 to Aug ‘13
  • Specialty Trainee Year 2 (ST2) Cardiology, Renal, Acute medicine/ Acute Stroke, Wirral University Teaching Hospital, Aug ’07 to Aug ‘08
  • Specialty Trainee Year 1 (ST1) Respiratory, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Warrington Hospital/Clatterbridge Cancer Centre, Aug ’06 to Aug ‘07
  • Foundation Year 2 A&E, Hematology, Critical Care, North Cheshire Hospitals, Warrington General Hospital, Aug ’05 to Aug ‘06
  • Pre Registration House Officer General Medicine, Ninewells Hospital and Medical School, Dundee, Feb ’05 to Aug ‘05
  • Pre Registration House Officer General Medicine (Locum, ad hoc basis), Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, May ‘04 to Oct ‘04
  • Medical officer General Surgery, Laser and Laparoscopic Hospital, Chennai, India, Feb ‘03 to Dec ‘03
  • House Officer in General Medicine and General Surgery, Sri Ramachandra Medical College and Hospitals, India, Jan ‘02 to Jan ‘03

Notable Achievements

  • Examiner for the Final FRCR Examination at The Royal College of Radiologists’ Faculty of Clinical Oncology – 2013 to 2016
  • Chief Organiser of The Clatterbridge Cancer Centre Final FRCR Clinical Oncology Mock Exam – 2013 to 2017
  • Royal College of Radiologists’ Tutor for the Merseyside Clinical Oncology Training Programme – 2014 to 2016
  • Educational and Clinical Supervisor for the Merseyside Clinical Oncology Training Programme – 2013 to 2016
  • Top Radiation Oncologist  South India 2022 by India Today
  • BEST DOCTORS SOUTH INDIA 2022 by Outlook Health
  • Invited Speaker Global Oncologist meet 2016 , Cologne Germany on High Precision Radiation Therapy in Head and neck Cancers
  • BEST POSTER PRESENTATION AROI STATE CONFERENCE 2004 - Stereotactic Radiosurgery in Vestibular Schwanoma with Preservation of Hearing Function
  • BEST PAPER AWARD AROI - 2003 - Cisplatin as Radiosensitiser in Localy advanced Head & Neck Cancer
  • CHAIR PERSON AROI NATIONAL CONFERENCE
  • BEST DOCTOR AWARD APOLLO SPECIALITY CHENNAI - 2004

Professional Memberships

  • Member of the Royal College of Physicians - UK
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists – faculty of Clinical Oncology - UK
  • Tamil Nadu Medical Council - Member
  • Indian Medical Council - Member

Fellowships:

  • Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists – faculty of Clinical Oncology - UK
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh - UK
  • Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Glasgow
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Akshara Palaniappan

Dr. Ayyappan and Dr. Ramanan both are doing good in treating with cancer patients.My wife's ( E. Hema ) treatment is on going with good hope and God's grace.We have completed surgery and started chemotherapy according to their guidance.I really appreciate with the efforts they took. Thank you so much doctors and their team members.

Deepalakshmi Venkateasan

My uncle recently traveled from USA alone to have surgery done at apollo Cancer center teynampet.The entire experience was really pleasant.Dr Ram kumar was really good caring professional.He did great work for my uncle 🙏🙏. Also IPS TEAM Mr Aviroop welcomed my uncle by arranging hospital taxi,he stayed with my uncle all time both before and after surgery ,right from day 1 till the time he boardedthe flights he arranged all necessary travel documents ,fit to fly certificateshe gave regular updates to patient and family.. We are very thankful as family to Dr Ram kumar  and Aviroop and this entire apollo unit .. 🙏🙏

Tattvavidyananda Saraswati

Apollo Hospitals Cancer Center Teynampet - excellent services. My oncologist Dr SG Ramanan is kind, compassionate understanding helpful, excellent oncologist I can trust totally, my surgical oncologist Dr Selvi Radhakrishnan is kind compassionate understanding most helpful and an excellent surgeon too. Most appreciative of both of them. The staff is courteous, efficient, and kind. The Insurance desk is most helpful and efficient. The charges are reasonable. All in all I am very impressed by the excellent services provided here.

Sithick Sahubar

We have been referred to Dr.Rathnadevi, the radiation oncologist by our medical oncologist Dr. Mohamed Zehran for the radiation therapy for my spouse. Dr.Rathnadevi is very kind in providing the information about radiation and provided clarity on our queries. She is very supportive. Mr.Sivakumar, the secretary of doctor is very helpful and supportive in assisting us. The radiation team is very supportive during the treatment. The whole team was very supportive and caring. We extend our gratitude and sincere thanks to entire radiation team

g manogar

Our experience with Dr. Ramanan, S. G and his team is absolutely fabulous. The pleasant and positive attitude of Dr. Rsmanan inspite of his hectic work schedule is something extraordinary.In short, Apllo cancer centre has set exceptionally high standards in treatment and facilities. 👍

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