Dr. Shashidhar V. Karpurmath is a highly experienced Senior Medical Oncologist with over 18 years in the field, including 14 years as a specialist. He is an ESMO (European Society of Medical Oncology) certified Medical Oncologist with extensive experience in managing both adult and pediatric cancers. Dr. Shashidhar completed his DM (Medical Oncology) from the prestigious Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, Dr. MGR Medical University, Chennai. He has also received specialized training in hematological malignancies, such as leukemias, lymphomas, and myelomas, from Giessen University in Germany.
Education
- MBBS: J N Medical College, Belgaum, Karnataka, Rajiv Gandhi Health University, Bengaluru, Karnataka
- MD (General Medicine): Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, MAHE, Karnataka
- DM (Medical Oncology): Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai, MGR Medical University, Chennai
Work Experience
- 18 years of experience in the field, including 14 years as a specialist
- Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka
- Associate Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, Whitefield, Bangalore, Karnataka
- Assistant Professor, Department of Medical Oncology, Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai
Areas of Expertise
- Leukemia
- Lymphoma
- Breast Cancer
- Pediatric Cancer
- Bone Marrow Transplant
Publications
Dr. Shashidhar Karpurmath has published numerous articles in international and national journals, with a focus on Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, Hodgkin’s Lymphoma, and Breast Carcinoma. Notable publications include:
- Role of preoperative CA-125 levels in predicting the DFS and OS in epithelial ovarian cancer
- Clinical profile of hepatocellular carcinoma and experience with sorafenib from a tertiary cancer center in Southern India
- Prospective comparative study of dose-dense neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by chemoradiation and definitive chemoradiation alone in stage IB2-IVA cervical cancer
Memberships
- ESMO Certified Medical Oncologist (European Society of Medical Oncology)
- Organizing Secretary, Collaborative Medical Oncology Group (CMOG)
- Member, Board of Studies for Medical Oncology, Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) University, Manipal
Additional Expertise & Interests
Dr. Shashidhar's special interests include managing breast cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, and lung cancers. He is proficient in treating hematological malignancies such as Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Chronic Myeloid Leukemia, as well as pediatric solid tumors and bone and soft tissue tumors. He also performs allogeneic and autologous stem cell transplants and contributes to basic research in oncology.
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