About Doctor

• Dr. Hemant B. Tongaonkar is a highly respected oncologist with 44 years of extensive experience in the field of oncology, known for his significant contributions to cancer treatment.
• He specializes in a range of cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and hormonal therapy, ensuring comprehensive care for his patients.
• Dr. Tongaonkar completed his MBBS and MS in General Surgery from the University of Mumbai in 1986. He further enhanced his expertise by undertaking a fellowship in Urologic and Gynecologic Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital.
• He also completed a Residency Programme in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, solidifying his foundation in surgical techniques related to cancer treatment.
• With over 200 scientific publications and 17 book chapters to his name, Dr. Tongaonkar is actively engaged in oncology research, contributing valuable knowledge to the medical community.
• He is a distinguished member of several prestigious associations, including the Association of Gynaecologic Oncologists of India, the Genitourinary Cancer Society of India, the Asia Oceania Association of Genital Infections & Neoplasia (AOGIN), the International Gynaecologic Cancer Society, and the Eurasian Federation of Oncology.
• Notably, he was the first Indian to receive the Honorary Membership Award and Oration from the Urological Association of Asia in 2016, recognizing his efforts in advancing Asian Urology.
• Dr. Tongaonkar has also been honored with several prestigious awards, including the Rashtriya Rattan Award (Gold Medal, citation, and plaque) from the International Study Circle in New Delhi and the Urology Gold Medal from the Urological Society of India.
• He has published numerous research papers in reputed national and international journals.

Education

• MBBS , University of Mumbai
• MS (General Surgery), University of Mumbai, 1986
• Fellowship in Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, 1992
• Residency Programme in Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital

Work Experience

• Head, Department of Surgical Oncology and Consultant Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncology, PD Hinduja National Hospital & Research Centre, Mumbai, 2021
• Professor & Head, Department of Surgical Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, 2012
• Head, Department of Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncology, 2012
• Consultant, Urologic & Gynaecologic Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai 2012

Awards

• Rashtriya Rattan Award, 2006
• Urology Gold Medal of the Urological Society of India, 2015
• Best Oncologist of The Year- Healthcare Award, Economic Times, 2023
• Dr. Pinnamaneni Venkateswara Rao Gold Medal of the Urological Society of India, 2016.
• Dr. C. K. P. Menon Prize of Urological Society of India
• Honorary Membership Award of the Urological Association of Asia in Recognition of Efforts & Contributions in Promoting the Level of Asian Urology, 2016
• DNA-ICON Winners in Life Award, 2017

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