Dr. Prashant Mehta

About Doctor

Dr. Prashant Mehta is an Oncologist/Cancer Specialist along with specialization in Hematology and has 9+ years of professional experience. He offers his services in Pediatric Oncology, Bone Marrow Transplant, Hemato-Oncology as well as Medical Oncology Dr. Prashant judiciously uses a novel from of cancer therapy known as targeted therapy. This form of treatment targets specific proteins or genes to deliver the drug precisely to the cancerous cells thereby enhancing response to therapy. He likewise uses the newest form of biological agents to improve survival and maximize chances of cure wherever applicable. Dr Prashant Mehta believes in an in-depth pathological analysis and a thorough immunophenotyping to confirm diagnosis prior to initating any form of medicine. For this purpose, he utilizes molecular analysis effectively in order to aid in treatment planning. His plan is thorough, multidisciplinary, ethical, scientific and evidence-based

Qualifications

• MBBS – Maulana Azad Medical College , New Delhi
• MD (Medicine)
• DM, Medical Oncology (AIIMS, New Delhi)
• European Society for Medical Oncology certification for excellent knowledge in the field of Medical Oncology

Experience

• Consultant in Department of Medical Oncology/Hematology/BMT from January 2015 to June 2016 at Artemis Health Institute, Gurgaon
• DM (Medical Oncology) in Department of Medical Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant  from Jan 2012 to Dec 2014 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi
• Senior Resident in Department of Medical Oncology and Bone Marrow Transplant from Aug 2010 to Dec 2012 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

Specialization and Expertise

• Treatment of  Solid Cancers in Adults and Children (Breast cancer, Prostate Cancer,  Lung Cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Renal Cell Carcinoma, Soft tissue Sarcomas, Melanoma, Ewing Sarcoma, Rhabdomyosarcoma)
• Treatment of  hematolymphoid neoplasms and disorders  (Leukemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma, Myelodysplastic Syndrome, Myelofibrosis, Bone Marrow Transplant/Stem cell transplant, Acute Myeloid LeukemiaNK/T cell lymphomaDLBCL-ABC type
• Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy (HIPEC)
• Targeted therapy
• Immunotherapy
• Precision oncology

Memberships & Certifications

• European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO)
• American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Society of Medical Oncology of India (SOMOI)
• Indian Cooperative oncology Network (ICON)
• Core committee member of Molecular Oncology working group of ICON

Awards & Accomplishments

European Society for Medical oncology certified (ECMO)-2015
Recipient of the prestigious Meghna Krishna Baweja Award for best all round performance in first professional year at – Maulana Azad Medical College-Delhi
Oral presenter at the prestigious ESMO Asia- 2015-2015
Invited as an eminent Faculty member at BPcon 2015-Faridabad-2015…