Dr Sanjiv Sharma is a highly experienced radiation oncology specialist at Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru, with deep expertise in advanced radiotherapy techniques including brachytherapy and conformal treatments. He places emphasis on personalised care, strong doctor-patient communication (speaks English, Hindi and Kannada) and remaining abreast of international best practices in oncology.
Educational Qualifications:
- MBBS
- MD (Radiotherapy) – PGI, Chandigarh
- DNB (Radiotherapy) – National Board of Examinations, New Delhi
Professional Experience:
- Visiting Clinical Assistant (Jan–Jun 1990) – Cookridge Hospital, University of Leeds, UK
- Consultant – Radiation Oncology, Manipal Hospitals, Bengaluru
- Over 30+ years of experience in advanced radiotherapy and oncology care
Awards & Achievements:
- Multiple UICC International Fellowships in Brachytherapy, IMRT, IGRT, SRS & Palliative Care
- Recognised contributor to radiation oncology research and academics
Professional Memberships:
- Association of Radiation Oncologists of India
- Association of Medical Physicists of India
- Indian Society of Oncology
- Indian Brachytherapy Society
- Association of Gynecologic Oncologists of India
- American Society of Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
- European Society of Radiation Oncology (ESTRO)
Fellowships:
- UICC Fellowship in Brachytherapy (06.09.1994 – 07.10.1994) – Memorial Medical Center Long Beach, California
- UICC Fellowship in Palliative Care (01.09.1997 – 30.09.1997) – International School for Palliative Care, Oxford
- UICC Fellowship in Palliative Care (02.08.1999 – 31.08.1999) – Johns Hopkins Oncology Center, Baltimore
- UICC Fellowship in IMRT (14.10.2002 – 26.10.2002) – Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York
- UICC Fellowship in High Dose Rate (HDR) Brachytherapy (12.10.2004 – 12.11.2004) – Ohio State University, Columbus
- UICC Fellowship in Stereotactic Radiosurgery & Radiotherapy (15.10.2006 – 10.11.2006) – University of Wisconsin, Madison
- UICC Fellowship in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) (15.09.2008 – 03.10.2008) – William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan
Publications:
- 9 International Publications (PubMed cited)
- 12 National Publications
- Author and co-author of multiple peer-reviewed oncology research papers