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Dr. Badhe Rakesh Mohan is a Consultant surgical Oncologist. He primarily handles Solid Organ tumors.

After having completed his undergraduate and postgraduate training from the prestigious Lokmanya Tilak Municipal Medical college of the Mumbai University, he has undertaken intensive training at the Tata Memorial Hospital at Mumbai; the premiere institute for cancer treatment. After finishing his training at Tata Memorial hospital he has done his D.N.B (Diplomate of National Board) in the field of Oncology under the able guidance of Dr.Sultan Pradhan ; an internationally acclaimed teacher in the field of Oncology, from whom he has learnt the art of “Organ preservation” in various solid organ cancers.

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After having trained in Organ preservation protocols Dr.Rakesh Mohan is offering organ preservation for common cancers like Larynx cancer (Voice box cancer treatment to preserve voice), Jaw bone preservation for oral cavity cancers, Rectum cancer (whereby practicing various ways of avoiding a permanent colostomy), breast cancer (to preserve natural breast), Nephron sparing surgery for Kidney cancer etc. to name a few.

One of his main areas of interest is Gullet reconstruction for Laryngo-pharyngo-esophegeal cancers and use of LASER for treatment of Larynx and oral cavity cancers. He has been a guest speaker at various national conferences and has several publications to his credit.

He has passion for teaching and he is training next generation of doctors in the art of oncology at Somaiya Medical College and Khan Bahadur Bhaba Hospital as Hon Surgeon in the Department of Surgery. He has passion for teaching and he is training next generation of doctors in the art of surgery and surgical oncology at Somaiya Medical College and Khan Bahadur Bhaba Hospital.

He strongly believes in “Integrative oncology” which is a specialty that combines the best of evidence in all modalities in oncology to treat patients by providing a complete holistic experience. Thus his approach of integrative oncology looks at the whole patient, body, mind and spirit & strives to incorporate patient centered care through :

  • Holistic assessment of the concerns of the person who has cancer.
  • Reducing distress by management of symptoms like severe pain, breathlessness etc.
  • Empowering the care providers through inputs that enhance clarity.
  • Assuring competent, compassionate and continued care through out.
  • Enhancing the whole experience by nurturing factors that improve quality of life.