Dr Ankita Patel
Dr Ankita Patel is an Indian doctor and oncologist based in Varanasi. She specializes in radiation and clinical oncology and serves as the Director of Oncology at Apex Super Speciality Hospital & PGI, Varanasi. She is known for her evidence-based and patient-centred approach to cancer care.
Education
Dr Ankita Patel holds an MBBS and an MD in Radiation Oncology, establishing a strong foundation in clinical oncology and advanced cancer care.
To further enhance her expertise, she has earned several prestigious national and international qualifications, including:
- European Certified Medical Oncologist (ECMO) awarded by the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO), Switzerland.
- FRCR (Oncology) Part 2A from The Royal College of Radiologists (RCR), United Kingdom.
- MRCP (Medical Oncology) awarded by the Federation of the Royal Colleges of Physicians of the United Kingdom.
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Information Management (PGDHIM).
- Postgraduate Diploma in Medical Laboratory Science (PGDMLS).
Dr Patel has also completed advanced training in Precision Radiotherapy at the National University Hospital (NUH), Singapore, gaining expertise in modern image-guided and precision radiation therapy techniques.
Beyond her clinical practice, Dr Patel is an accomplished author. She has written the ClinOnc Handbook of Oncology, a practical reference for oncology professionals, and the three-volume NABH Hospital-Wide Series, a comprehensive operational framework designed to strengthen hospital quality, patient safety, accreditation preparedness, workforce competency, and healthcare management.
Her combination of international oncology credentials, advanced clinical training, healthcare management expertise, and academic contributions reflects a multidisciplinary profile, making her a respected clinician, educator, author, and healthcare quality leader.
Career
Dr Ankita Patel is the Director of Oncology at Apex Super Speciality Hospital & PGI, Varanasi, where she leads one of the region's busiest comprehensive cancer care departments. She is among the few oncologists in India with qualifications spanning Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Clinical Oncology, enabling her to provide integrated and evidence-based cancer treatment.
With over a decade of clinical experience, Dr Ankita Patel has treated and consulted more than 60,000 cancer patients across Purvanchal and other regions of India. She is an Asia Book of Records holder for treating the maximum number of cancer patients in a single day, reflecting her extensive contribution to oncology care.
Her areas of expertise include precision radiotherapy using Image-Guided Radiotherapy (IGRT), Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy (IMRT), Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy (VMAT), Stereotactic Radiosurgery (SRS), Stereotactic Body Radiotherapy (SBRT), adaptive radiotherapy, and advanced brachytherapy techniques. She also specializes in systemic cancer therapies, including chemotherapy, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, hormonal therapy, molecular diagnostics, and precision oncology.
Dr Patel manages a broad spectrum of adult and paediatric cancers, with special expertise in gynaecological, breast, head and neck, hepatopancreatobiliary, gastrointestinal, thoracic, genitourinary, neuro-oncology, musculoskeletal, skin, haematological, and paediatric malignancies.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr Patel plays a key role in hospital administration, quality assurance, and NABH accreditation at Apex Super Speciality Hospital & PGI. Under her leadership, the oncology department has earned national recognition for its high standards of patient care, clinical outcomes, and operational excellence.
She is also an accomplished author and educator, having written the three-volume NABH Hospital-Wide Series, a comprehensive accreditation reference covering all 68 hospital departments. She regularly contributes to oncology education through academic lectures, tumour boards, continuing medical education (CME) programmes, and training initiatives for healthcare professionals.
Dr Ankita Patel is an invited speaker at national medical conferences, academic forums, and healthcare events, where she shares insights on precision oncology, cancer prevention, early diagnosis, and healthcare quality. Through her public health initiatives and cancer awareness platform, she actively promotes evidence-based education, early cancer screening, and accessible oncology care.
Her professional philosophy is reflected in her belief:
"The smile of a patient, and the trust they place in me, remain my most treasured rewards."
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