Dr. P Dhanashekar is a Surgical Oncologist in T Nagar, Chennai and has an experience of 20 years in this field. Dr. P Dhanashekar practices at Recnac Oncology Clinic in T Nagar, Chennai,Apollo Medical Centre in Kotturpuram, Chennai and Apollo Cancer Centres Chennai in Teynampet, Chennai. He completed MBBS from Madras Medical College,DR.MGR Medical University in 2002,MS - General Surgery from Madras Medical College,DR.MGR Medical University in 2007 and MCh - Surgical Oncology from Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai in 2013.
He is a member of Tamilnadu Medical Council,Indian Medical Association (IMA),Association of Surgeons of India (ASI) and Indian Association of Gastrointestinal Endo-Surgeons (IAGES). Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Head and Neck Tumor / Cancer Surgery,Stem Cell Transplantation,Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Mucosal Resection,Hormone Therapy For Prostate Cancer and Medical Oncology etc.
With a calm demeanor, he brings a wealth of clinical experience of almost ten years in oncology, having trained at the prestigious Tata Medical Center in Mumbai. His commitment to treating patients of head & neck and thoracic cancers with compassion makes him an exemplary surgeon and a strong advocate of tobacco cessation. A team player who believes in the multidisciplinary approach of cancer treatment, his mission is to deliver excellence in cancer care. He is one of very few pioneers of VATS (video assisted thoracoscopic surgery) in the city.
2002
MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine & Bachelor of Surgery)
Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2006
MS (Master of Surgery) in General Surgery
Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2008
DNB (Diplomate of National Board) in General Surgery
Madras Medical College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu
2013
MCh (Master of Surgery) in Surgical Oncology
Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, Maharashtra
