Dr. Kaustav Talapatra is a senior radiation oncologist with more than 21 years of experience in advanced and high-precision radiation therapy. He has held leading national roles, including National Head of Radiation Oncology for Reliance Cancer Hospitals and Director of the Varian International Clinical School for Stereotactic Radiosurgery—the first in South East Asia. His expertise spans stereotactic radiosurgery, precision radiotherapy, and complex cancer management across gastrointestinal, lung, head, face, and neck cancers.
Educational Qualifications
- MBBS – St. John’s Medical College, Bangalore
- MD – CMC Vellore
- Advanced Training – Champalimaud Centre, Portugal
- Advanced Training – Humanities, Italy
- National Cancer Centre, Singapore
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
Professional Experience
- Senior Director – Radiation Oncology, Nanavati Max Hospital, Mumbai (Current)
- National Head – Radiation Oncology, Reliance Cancer Hospitals India (2018–2021)
- Director – Varian International Clinical School for Stereotactic Radiosurgery (2018–2021)
- Head – Radiation Oncology, Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital, Mumbai (2013–2018)
- Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Kokilaben Hospital (2008–2013)
- Chief Registrar – Tata Memorial Hospital (2007–2008)
- Registrar – Tata Memorial Hospital (2005–2007)
Awards:
- Joint Secretary – Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
- Editor – AROI Maharashtra
- Director – Varian Advanced International Clinical School for Stereotactic Radiosurgery
Speciality Interests
- Radiosurgery & High Precision Radiation
- Gastrointestinal, Lung, Head & Neck Cancer Radiation
- Medical Law (Pursuing PG Diploma in Medical Law, National Law School Bangalore)
Research Papers & Publications
- 46 publications in journals including:
- International Journal of Radiation Oncology Biology Physics
- Radiotherapy & Oncology
- British Journal of Surgery
- Journal of Cancer Research and Therapeutics
- Others
- More than 200 national and international presentations