Dr Prasad Eswaran

Dr. Prasad Eswaran is a distinguished Medical Oncologist with over 22 years of experience, currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Apollo Proton Cancer Center in Chennai. He holds multiple advanced degrees, including MBBS, DMRT, MD, and DM, underscoring his extensive expertise in oncology. Dr. Eswaran has been recognized with several international fellowships and awards, reflecting his commitment to advancing cancer treatment.

Educational Qualifications:

• MBBS
• DMRT (Diploma in Medical Radiotherapy)
• MD (Radiation Oncology)
• DM (Medical Oncology)
• ECMO (European Certification in Medical Oncology)

Professional Experience:

• March 2023 – Present: Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist & Lead at Apollo Proton Cancer Hospital, Chennai.
• July 2017 – March 2023: Head of the Department & Senior Medical Oncologist at MIOT Institute of Cancer Cure, MIOT International, Chennai.
• June 2016 – June 2017: Consultant Medical Oncologist (Associate) at Tata Medical Center, Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
• September 2014 – June 2016: Consultant Medical Oncologist at CBCC Cancer Center, Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center (CBCC – India), Chennai.
• November 2010 – July 2011: Radiation Oncologist, Department of Radiation Oncology, Institute of Oncology, Apollo Specialty Hospital, Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• April 2008 – October 2010: Clinical Oncologist, Department of Oncology, Indira Gandhi Government General Hospital & Post Graduate Institute, Puducherry, India.
• June 2004 – November 2005: Medical Officer in Emergency Room, Rotary Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.
• March 2004 – May 2004: Fellow in Emergency Room, Apollo Hospital, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

Notable Achievements:

• Recipient of the Best Clinical Trial Proposal Award at the 26th Conference of Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON) in 2012 for work on advanced gastric and gastroesophageal malignancy.
• Awarded the Best Thesis Presentation at the 21st Conference of ICON in 2009 for research on carcinoma cervix.
• Published multiple research papers in reputable medical journals, contributing significantly to oncology research.

Certifications:

• ECMO (European Certification in Medical Oncology)

Professional Memberships:

• Member of the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)

Fellowships:

• Awarded the American Brachytherapy Society Resident HDR Fellowship in 2009.