About Us

About Us

Board of Directors

Dr. Deepak Parikh

Dr. Deepak Parikh - Executive Chairman

M.S, F.I.C.S

Clinical Interest

Oncosurgeon, specializing in head and neck surgical oncology with an interest in laser surgery

Society Position

Past President of Indian Society of Oncology. - President of Indian Society of Lasers in Medicine. - Founder Member of Indian Society of Critical Care Medicine (ISCCM). - Secretary General of 1st International Conference (ISCCM)

Past / Present Hospital

Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai (1985-2002), 17 Years. - S.A. Asian Institute of Oncology, Mumbai.

Dr. Jagdeesh Kulkarni

Dr. Jagdeesh Kulkarni - Director

MS, MCH (Urologist), MNAMS, FCPS, FACS, FICS

Clinical Interest

Oncosurgeon, specializing in genito-urinary gynecologic surgical oncology, minimally invasive and robotic surgery

Society Position

Professor & Head of GU/GYN Oncology and Director Minimal Invasive and Robotic Surgery Asian Institute of Oncology

Past / Present Hospital

Bombay Hospital. Breach Candy Hospital. S.A. Asian Institute of Oncology

Mrs. Poornima Choksi

Mrs. Poornima Choksi - Director

B.Sc

B. Sc Chemistry and Microbiology. Ms Choksi joined the Asian Cancer Foundation in 2007 as a volunteer, and was appointed as a Director in July 2015.

She plays a very vital role in event management and has been the main pillar in the Foundation’s fund raising activities. She has liaised with some of the biggest corporate houses for their support.

Dr. R. Gopal

Dr. R. Gopal - Director

M.D

Clinical Interest

Medical oncologist, specializing in solid tumor chemotherapy, lymphomas, myelomas

Society Position

International Society of Lung Cancer Indian Society of Oncology. E S M O Indian Society of Hematology & Blood Transfusion Mumbai Oncology Bombay Hematology

Past / Present Hospital

Nanavati Hospital. Lilavati Hospital. S.L.Raheja Hospital

Dr. Ramakant Deshpande

Dr. Ramakant Deshpande - Director

M.S, FICS, FAIS, DHA

Clinical Interest

Oncosurgeon, specializing in thoracic, breast and pediatric surgical oncology

Society Position

Past President of Indian Society of Oncology.Member of ASI, AISO, IASLC, BASO, Indian Society of Bronchology.Recipient of the Padma Shri reward by Government of India (2014)

Past / Present Hospital

Kidwai Institute of Oncology Bangalore 1982-1985. Tata Memorial Hospital Mumbai 1985-2002. S.L Raheja Hospital Mumbai. Breach Candy Hospital Mumbai. Lilavati Hospital Mumbai Till date.

Dr Sanjay Sharma

Dr. Sanjay Sharma - Director

M.D

Clinical Interest

Oncosurgeon, specializing in thoracic and breast surgical oncology

Today our team also includes

  • Dr. Akanksha Chichra
  • Dr. Anupama Borker
  • Dr. B. K. Smruti
  • Dr. Dhairyasheel Savant
  • Dr. Dinesh Pendharkar
  • Dr. Hosi Bhathena
  • Dr. Nilesh Lokeshwar
  • Dr. Purvish Parikh
  • Dr. Sanjay Sharma
  • Dr. Sanjay Upadhye
  • Dr. Satish Rao
  • Dr. Ulhas Kulkarni
  • Dr. Vinay Deshmane
  • Dr. Vinayak Jog

Our Team

  • Kuntal Parikh -
    Vice President
  • Shubhangi Takke -
    Medical Social Worker

Volunteers

  • Geetanjali Deshpande
  • Jayashree Parikh
  • Seema Sharma
  • Sejal Parikh
  • Smita Kulkarni
  • Sudha Agarwal
  • Zenobia Bhathena