Dr. B J Srinivasa

Qualification:  MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DNB (Medical Oncology)
Specialities : Medical Oncology
Locations :  HCG Cancer Center – KR BLR

Introduction

Dr. Srinivasa has pioneered medical oncology, and his key areas of specialisation are breast cancer, GI cancer, lymphoma, and myeloma. He is experienced in the management of major types of cancer, with a special interest in the management of solid cancers in the breast, lung, prostate, colorectal, and sarcomas. Dr. Srinivasa practices precision care in cancer diagnosis and management through genomic-based cancer treatment. Recognition Dr. Srinivasa has served as a prime investigator for clinical trials conducted on various types of cancer and has authored several publications in reputed medical journals. He is the recipient of the ‘President NBE Gold Medal’ with certification by the National Board of Examination, New Delhi, for securing the highest marks in the medical oncology examination. Dr. Srinivasa firmly believes in the effectiveness of cancer awareness and serves as an active advocate of the cancer awareness programme. Publications T-cell rich B-cell lymphoma of the breast: A rare case report with emphasis on the role of immunohistochemistry in the diagnosis. Indian Journal of Case Reports, 4(4), 295-297. Acute pancreatitis caused by pemetrexed, carboplatin, and gemcitabine in a patient with lung cancer: A rare case report. Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol 2019;40:S133-5. Reversible Hypopigmentation with Pazopanib.2018. Indian Journal of Medical and Paediatric Oncology 39(4):519 Clinical Profile and Results in Cancers Treated with Nivolumab: A Single Centre Study. 2018. Open Journal of Immunology 08(04):107-111.

Area of Expertise

  • Satheesh is a consultant – medical and haemato oncology and the director of clinical trials at HCG Cancer Centre, Bengaluru.
  • Satheesh’s key areas of experience include the treatment of various solid and haematological cancers with conventional, high-dose chemotherapy, targeted chemotherapy and immunotherapy.
  • His other areas of specialisation include paediatric malignancies, lymphomas, and gynaecological cancers, along with breast and lung cancers and cancer genomics.   
  • Satheesh is well versed in delicate procedures like bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, central line insertion, lumbar puncture and autologous stem cell transplantation.
  • He also has vast experience in intraperitoneal chemotherapy, personalised medicine based on genomics and palliative care.
  • Satheesh has so far handled more than 20000 cases.