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Medical oncologist
Plans cancer medicines such as chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, and watches side effects between visits. For many families this is the doctor they see most.
On the team
- Dr. Naresh Gundu
- Dr. N. Kiranmayee
Best Oncologist in Balanagar
Families from Balanagar are seen at CION Kukatpally, the nearest CION centre: consultations, day-care chemotherapy, blood tests and biopsies. Surgery and radiotherapy are planned by the same team and given at the treating centre your care team names.
7 CION specialists for Balanagar- 35+ centres in Telangana & AP
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Cancer Specialists for Balanagar
Medical, surgical and radiation oncologists, who discuss your case together before a plan is confirmed. Call to check where and when your doctor is in.
Surgical Oncologist · 20+ years
MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Radiation Oncologist · 10+ years
MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology), MPH
Haematologist · 10+ years
MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore)
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Nearest centre: CION Kukatpally
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
- Address
- Mumbai Hwy, Opp. Big Bazaar, Balaji Nagar, Kukatpally, Hyderabad, Telangana 500072
Other CION centres in Hyderabad
Which CION specialist would you see first?
The report you already have usually decides it. If you are unsure, tell the care team what was found and they will choose.
Surgical oncologist
Decides whether an operation can remove the cancer and whether medicines should shrink it first. Surgeons also take many of the biopsies that confirm what the cancer is.
On the team
- Dr. Sandeep Vajja
- Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty
Radiation oncologist
Plans radiotherapy: which area to treat, how strong, and over how long. Brought in before or after surgery, or when an operation is not the right choice.
On the team
- Dr. Kirti Ranjan Mohanty
- Dr. Gangadhar Vajrala
Haematologist
Treats blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and blood count problems that need a specialist. Dr. Basudev Pokhrel sees patients at CION Kukatpally.
Start here if
- The worry began with a blood test
- A bone marrow test was advised
How does a Balanagar family get from a report to a plan?
- 1
You tell us what has been found
Leave your number or call the helpline. The care team asks what the report says, which hospital did the test, and which language the family is most comfortable in.
- 2
A time is fixed at CION Kukatpally
The care team books the specialist who fits the report and tells you who you will see. If another CION centre in Hyderabad suits you better, the same helpline books that instead.
- 3
The first consultation
Bring every report, scan CD and discharge summary, even the old ones. The doctor goes through them, examines the patient and explains what is known and what is still missing.
- 4
Tests to fill the gaps
Many people need one or two more tests. You are told which ones, why they matter, and where each one is done.
- 5
Tumour board and the written plan
Medical, surgical and radiation oncologists discuss the case together. You then hear the recommendation, the alternatives and a written estimate before anything starts.
More CION Specialists
Every case goes to CION’s network tumour board, where these specialists from CION’s centres join your doctor. Ask for any of them when you book.
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
Medical Oncologists 6
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: L.B. Nagar10+ years · MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
8+ years · MBBS (Gold Medal), DNB (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Gold Medal)
Centres: Kukatpally
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) (Adyar, Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE (UK)
Centres: Vizag region
8+ years · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills7+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
Radiation Oncologists 3
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
Radiation Oncologists 3
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
13+ years · MBBS, MD (General Physician), DNB (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: Centre confirmed when you book
Surgical Oncologists 6
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Surgical Oncologists 6
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Head of Surgical Oncology
12+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Masab Tank, Tolichowki, Banjara Hills
8+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS (Ongoing)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Vizag region
7+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), M.Ch (Surgical Oncology), FMAS
Centres: Vizag region5+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Kukatpally
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What should you ask any cancer doctor before agreeing to a plan?
How often do you treat this cancer?
What an honest answer looks like: A clear answer, or a referral to a colleague who treats it more
Has anyone else reviewed my case?
What an honest answer looks like: Yes, a tumour board, before the plan is final
Where exactly will each step be done?
What an honest answer looks like: A named place for every step, told to you in advance
What will it cost us?
What an honest answer looks like: A written estimate, and help with cashless insurance
Who do we call at night if something changes?
What an honest answer looks like: A number that is answered, and clear advice on when to go to emergency
What is done at CION Kukatpally, and what is arranged elsewhere?
Consultations and chemotherapy are given at CION Kukatpally. An operation or radiotherapy is planned by your CION doctors and booked by the care team at a centre that does it, and you are told which centre before you agree.
1Chemotherapy without a hospital stay
Most chemotherapy is day-care. The patient comes in, blood counts are checked, the treatment is given, and the family goes home the same day. Some treatments do need a stay, and your oncologist says so in advance if yours is one of them.
2If you live around Balanagar
Families from Moosapet, Sanathnagar, Ferozguda and Bowenpally are booked the same way. Kukatpally is usually the CION centre they are seen at. If Ameerpet, Kompally or another Hyderabad centre is easier for the family to reach, say so when you call.
3Planning the day of the visit
A first consultation takes longer than people expect, because the doctor reads every report. Come with someone who can listen and take notes, carry the patient's regular medicines, and keep the reports in one folder in the order they were done. The care team can tell you what else to bring when they confirm the time.
Good to know
This page cannot tell you which doctor suits your case. Your reports can. Share them with the care team and they will book the specialist who fits.
Which beliefs delay cancer care for families in Balanagar?
Myth
"We should wait until the pain gets worse."
What is true: Many cancers cause little pain early on, which is exactly when treatment has the widest choice. A report that mentions a mass, a growth or a suspicious finding is reason enough to see a cancer specialist now.
Myth
"The doctor who found it should treat it."
What is true: The doctor who found it may be a general surgeon, a gynaecologist or a physician. Thank them, take every report, and see an oncologist. Good doctors expect this and do not take offence.
Myth
"A second opinion wastes precious time."
What is true: A second opinion usually takes little time. It either confirms the plan, which brings peace of mind, or raises a question worth settling before treatment begins.
Myth
"Cancer treatment means months in a hospital bed."
What is true: Most chemotherapy today is given as day-care, and patients sleep at home. Surgery does need a hospital stay, and your team explains how long before you agree.
Nearby Popular Locations
The same specialists and one helpline serve every CION location in Hyderabad. Pick the location nearest you, then the specialist you need.
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Keep Reading
How CION serves Balanagar families and how to book
If the next step is chemotherapy or another cancer medicine
If the worry began with a blood test or bone marrow report
Have a plan from another hospital checked before you start
Sources
The general guidance on this page draws on these sources. Facts about CION come from CION’s own pages.
- National Cancer Institute: Finding Health Care Services
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Choosing a Cancer Doctor
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Seeking a Second Opinion
- CION Cancer Clinics: Cancer care for Balanagar
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Leave your number and our care team calls you back, or call any time. One helpline serves every CION centre.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Naresh Gundu, Consultant Medical Oncologist (MBBS, DNB (Internal Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology)). Last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information for families from Balanagar, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Questions Balanagar families ask about seeing an oncologist
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Is there a CION clinic in Balanagar?
No. CION does not run a clinic in Balanagar. Families from Balanagar are seen at CION Kukatpally, the nearest CION centre. Call the helpline or leave your number, and the care team will book the right specialist there and tell you who you will see.
2Which oncologists would we meet at Kukatpally?
That depends on the report. Medical oncologists Dr. Naresh Gundu and Dr. N. Kiranmayee, surgical oncologists Dr. Sandeep Vajja and Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty, and the radiation oncologists are part of the CION team serving Balanagar. The care team tells you where and when each one sees patients.
3Can chemotherapy be given closer to Balanagar?
There is no CION chemotherapy unit in Balanagar. Chemotherapy is given at CION Kukatpally, usually as day-care, so most patients go home the same day. If another CION centre in Hyderabad is easier for your family, ask the care team when you call.
4Where would an operation or radiotherapy happen?
Not at Kukatpally. Your CION doctors plan the operation or the radiotherapy, and the care team books it at a centre that does it. You are told the name of that centre, and given a written estimate, before you agree to anything.
5The report came from a blood test. Who do we see?
Start with a haematologist. Dr. Basudev Pokhrel treats blood cancers such as leukaemia, lymphoma and myeloma, and sees patients at CION Kukatpally. Bring every blood report and any bone marrow report you already have to the first visit.
6Does CION help with health insurance?
CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. Bring the insurance card and policy papers. If the family holds a government or employer scheme, mention it when you call so the care team can check it for you.
7Can I come for my father without bringing him?
Yes, for a first talk about the reports. Many families start this way when the patient is weak or unwilling to travel. The oncologist still needs to see the patient before treatment is planned, but a great deal can be explained to you first.
8Do we need a referral letter?
No. You can book directly by calling the helpline or leaving your number on this page. A letter from the doctor who found the cancer helps but is not needed. Bringing every report and scan you already have matters far more.
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