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Top Areas of Expertise

  • Bladder Cancer
  • Brain Tumors
  • Lung Cancer
  • Mouth Cancer
  • Throat Cancer

Top Treatments Offered

  • External Beam Radiation Therapy
  • Brachytherapy
  • Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT)
  • Intensity-Modulated Radiation Therapy (IMRT)

About Dr D Shakespeare

Dr. Shakespeare is renowned for treating cancers of the head and neck, prostate, lung, as well as urogynaecological and colorectal cancers. He is a mentor and tutor for national board trainees in radiation oncology, with numerous publications in peer-reviewed journals. He's known for his emotional empathy and treatment transparency​​​​.

Educational Qualifications:

  • MBBS
  • MD (General Medicine)
  • MRCP (UK)
  • FRCR (UK)
  • CCST (England)

Professional Experience:

  • Senior Consultant – Radiation Oncology at Apollo Cancer Centre, Chennai
  • Senior Consultant Oncologist at James Cook University Hospital, Middlesbrough, UK (2007 - 2015)
  • Senior Oncology Registrar at Cookridge Hospital, UK (2002 - 2007)

Notable Achievements:

  • Pioneered stereotactic radiation in Northeast England
  • Formulated various radiation guidelines with the Royal College, London
  • Key researcher in several multi-centered phase 3 randomized trials

Certifications:

  • Dual qualification of MRCP (UK) and FRCR (UK)​​.

Professional Memberships:

  • Tamilnadu Medical Council
  • Association of Radiation Oncologist of India
  • General Medical Council (UK)
  • Royal College of Radiologists and Oncologists (UK)​​.

Research and Publications:

  • Contributed to research on topics such as early-stage lung cancer, prostate cancer, and familial breast cancer.
  • Publications in journals like Lung Cancer and Urological Cancer Abstracts.

Fellowships:

  • FRCR (Fellow of the Royal College of Radiologists), UK
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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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