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Dr. Rahul T Sankar

Dr. Rahul T Sankar

Consultant

Medical oncology

Meitra Hospital

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About

Dr. Rahul T Sankar is a highly qualified Medical Oncologist with extensive training across some of India's premier medical institutions, complemented by international certification from the Royal College of Physicians, UK. With a career spanning academic teaching, clinical practice, and research, Dr. Sankar brings a comprehensive, evidence-based approach to cancer care.

He began his medical training at Government Medical College, Thrissur, before pursuing specialized postgraduate education in Radiation Oncology and Medical Oncology at leading centers including Kerala University of Health Sciences, Madras Medical College (MGR University, Chennai), and the National Board of Examinations. His academic journey reflects a deep and sustained commitment to oncology across both radiotherapy and systemic treatment modalities.
Dr. Rahul has served as Assistant Professor at Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai, and as Senior Specialist at Aster MIMS, Calicut, before joining as Consultant in Medical Oncology.

Qualification

  • MBBS — Government Medical College, Thrissur
  • MD, Radiation Oncology — Kerala University of Health Sciences, Thrissur
  • DM, Medical Oncology — Madras Medical College, MGR University, Chennai
  • DrNB, Medical Oncology — Doctorate of National Board, National Board of Examination
  • ECMO, Medical Oncology
  • MRCP (UK), Medical Oncology

Expertise/Interest Area

  • Molecular Profiling
  • Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy

Achievements

  • Awarded the President's Gold Medal by the National Board of Examinations in Medical Sciences (NBEMS) for securing All-India Rank 1 in the DrNB Medical Oncology super-specialty examinations nationwide — conferred at the official NBEMS Convocation, New Delhi (December 2021)