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Best Medical Oncologist in Banjara Hills
- Dr. Owais Mohammed · Medical Oncologist8+ years of experience · MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK).
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Medical Oncologists for Banjara Hills
They plan chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, with surgeons and radiation doctors at a tumour board. Call to check where and when your doctor is in.
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- 8+ years of experience
- MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
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CION Cancer Clinics – Banjara Hills
A look inside CION L.B. Nagar
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- Banjara Hills, Hyderabad, Telangana
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How is a medicine plan put together for you?
- 1
Every report is read
The biopsy, the scans and the blood tests, including old ones from another hospital. One early line can change the plan, so bring all of them, even the ones you think do not matter.
- 2
The gaps are filled
Some cancers need a further test on the tumour tissue before a drug can be chosen. Your oncologist explains which test, why it is needed, and where it is done.
- 3
The team agrees the order
Your case goes to a tumour board, where medical, surgical and radiation oncologists decide together what comes first. This stops one specialist deciding alone.
- 4
You hear the plan in plain words
The drugs, how often you come in, what to expect at home, and a written cost estimate. You agree only once your questions are answered.
When does the medical oncologist lead your treatment?
Medicines can sit at different points in a plan. Knowing which one applies to you makes the rest easier to follow.
After an operation
The lump is gone, but medicines lower the chance of hidden cells growing back. Your oncologist weighs the benefit against the side effects for your stage.
When cancer has spread
Medicines are usually the main treatment. The aim is to control the cancer, ease symptoms and keep you living well for as long as possible.
Alongside radiotherapy
For some cancers, a low dose of chemotherapy makes radiotherapy work better. The two specialists plan the timing together.
As tablets at home
Some targeted and hormone medicines are taken by mouth at home for a long stretch. You still come in for blood tests and check-ups, and the oncologist adjusts the dose if side effects build up.
When the aim is comfort
Sometimes medicines are used mainly to ease pain, breathlessness or other symptoms. Your oncologist says plainly when that is the goal, so the family can plan with clear eyes.
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 5
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
Medical Oncologists 5
Treat cancer with medicines such as chemotherapy.
10+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: L.B. Nagar
10+ 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
7+ years · MBBS, DM (Medical Oncology), MD (Internal Medicine)
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
Radiation Oncologists 4
Treat cancer with carefully aimed radiation.
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Radiation Oncology), MPH
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
13+ years · MBBS, MD (General Physician), DNB (Radiation Oncology)
Centres: Centre confirmed when you book
Surgical Oncologists 7
Decide whether an operation can remove the cancer, and when.
Surgical Oncologists 7
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
20+ years · MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
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 region
5+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
Centres: Ameerpet, Kompally
10+ years · MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology)
Centres: Kukatpally
Haematologist 1
Diagnoses and treats blood cancers and blood disorders.
Haematologist 1
Diagnoses and treats blood cancers and blood disorders.
10+ years · MBBS, MD (Immunohaematology & Blood Transfusion), Fellowship in Clinical Haematology (CMC Vellore)
Centres: All CION Hyderabad centres
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What do the words on your treatment sheet mean?
Regimen
The named combination of drugs you will be given, and how often.
Day-care
Treatment given in a chair during the day. You go home the same evening.
Blood counts
The white cells, red cells and platelets checked before each dose. Low counts can delay the next round.
Response scan
A scan part-way through treatment to see whether the cancer is shrinking, stable or growing.
Maintenance
A lighter treatment continued after the main course, to keep the cancer under control.
Which side effects can wait, and which need help today?
Fever or shivering
What to do: Go to the nearest emergency department now, then tell your oncologist
Bleeding, or breathlessness that is new
What to do: Emergency care first, the same day
Loose motions that will not settle
What to do: Call the care team today. Do not wait for your next visit
Tiredness or a poor appetite
What to do: Common. Mention it at your next appointment
Tingling in fingers or toes
What to do: Tell the doctor before the next dose, which may be adjusted
What is it like to have treatment at CION Banjara Hills?
You see Dr. Owais Mohammed and receive chemotherapy at the same centre in Banjara Hills, so the doctor who planned your treatment is close by on the days you come in for it.
1Finding the centre
CION Banjara Hills is about five minutes from Errum Manzil Metro and near the Irrum Manzil bus stop. The centre is open Monday to Saturday, 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM. When you book, the care team shares the exact directions so you are not searching on the day.
2Who comes here
Families from Jubilee Hills, Madhapur, Film Nagar, Yousufguda, Punjagutta and Road No. 12 often find Banjara Hills the easiest to reach. If another CION centre suits your route better, the same helpline can book it, and your reports travel with you.
3What is done elsewhere
Operations and radiotherapy are not given at this centre. If your plan needs either, your team names the hospital that does it and gives you the estimate before you decide.
Good to know
The centre is not an emergency department. For fever or bleeding during treatment, go to the nearest emergency department first.
Which beliefs about cancer medicines hold families back?
Myth
"Chemotherapy does more harm than the cancer."
What is true: For many cancers, medicines are the main reason people live longer. Side effects are real, but most are planned for and treated. Your oncologist should explain both sides before you decide.
Myth
"Tablets are weaker than drips."
What is true: Some of the most effective cancer drugs are tablets. The form says nothing about strength. Tablets still need the same blood tests and check-ups.
Myth
"You must stop working during chemotherapy."
What is true: Many people keep working, with lighter days around each round. Talk to your doctor about your job, so the timing can be planned around it where possible.
Myth
"An older person is too weak for any treatment."
What is true: Age alone does not decide. Fitness, other illnesses and what the person wants matter more. Doses can often be adjusted for an older patient.
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Keep Reading
The centre: timings, services and how to reach it
How day-care chemotherapy runs at this centre
How specialists agree the order of your treatment
If an operation is likely to come first
Sources
The general guidance on this page draws on these sources. Facts about CION come from CION’s own pages.
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): What is Chemotherapy?
- Cancer.Net (ASCO): Seeking a Second Opinion
- National Cancer Institute: Finding Health Care Services
- CION Cancer Clinics: CION Cancer Clinics, Banjara Hills
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Medically reviewed by Dr. Owais Mohammed, Consultant Medical Oncologist (MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)). Last reviewed October 2026. This page is general information for families from Banjara Hills, not medical advice: your specialist advises on tests and treatment after seeing you.
Your questions about a chemotherapy doctor in Banjara Hills
Still unsure? Call 1800 202 8726.
1Who is the medical oncologist at CION Banjara Hills?
Dr. Owais Mohammed sees patients at CION Banjara Hills. He trained in general medicine and medical oncology, and plans chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy. He works with CION's surgical and radiation oncologists, and plans are reviewed at a tumour board.
2Is chemotherapy given at the Banjara Hills centre?
Yes. Chemotherapy is given at CION Banjara Hills, usually as day-care, so most people return home the same day. If a particular drug needs an overnight stay, your oncologist tells you in advance and explains where that will be.
3What is the nearest Metro station?
Errum Manzil Metro is about five minutes from the centre, and the Irrum Manzil bus stop is close by. The care team shares exact directions when you book. On a chemotherapy day, plan for someone to travel home with you.
4Can I get my current chemotherapy plan checked?
Yes. Bring the plan, the doses already given and every report behind it. Dr. Owais Mohammed will go through it and tell you whether he agrees, and if not, why. A review like this does not commit you to having treatment at CION.
5Will I need tests before medicines can start?
Often, yes. Blood tests are almost always needed, and some cancers need a test on the tumour tissue to decide whether a targeted drug fits. Your oncologist explains each one and where it is done before ordering it.
6Does the centre help with insurance?
CION's team helps with cashless insurance and gives you a written estimate before you start. Bring your policy details and insurance card to the first visit so the team can begin the paperwork early.
7Can someone come on the patient's behalf first?
Yes. A son, daughter or spouse can bring the reports for a first discussion. Many families start this way when the patient is unwell. The oncologist must still see the patient before any treatment is given, but a great deal can be explained first.
8How often will I need to come in?
It depends on the drugs. Some plans need a visit every few weeks, others more often, and tablets may need only regular check-ups. Your oncologist gives you a written schedule at the start, so you can plan travel and work around it.
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