• Economy
    ₹₹

    71%

    Cancer Infrastructure Available

    Onco India at North Bangalore Hospital, Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore

    Address: Kalyananagara, Bangalore
      • Equipped to treat stage I, II and III rectal cancer
      • Hospital led by Surgical Oncologist, Dr. Shivakumar Uppala, trained at Kidwai cancer centre, the most reputed government cancer hospital in Karnataka
      • Offers 30% discount on cancer surgeries and EMI payment options
    DCode Care Expert Analysis
      • 71% of rectal cancer treatment infrastructure available locally, remaining services provided through partner hospitals to meet international standards of treatment
      • Average experience of treating doctors is 6 years
      • Surgical oncologist and Medical oncologist available for joint case review of patients

Specialist

Onco India is run by a Surgical oncologist, Dr. Shivakumar Uppala. He is trained from Kidwai Cancer Centre, which is Karnataka’s govt. regional cancer centre. Doctors trained at Kidwai have exposure to large volumes of cancer cases. Dr. Sivakumar is trained in minimal access surgeries such as laparoscopy. These types of surgeries are advocated for cancer treatment as this offers faster recovery for patients. The hospital also has a Medical Oncologist, Dr. Anil Kumar who is also trained from Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology in Bangalore. The hospital also offers a palliative care specialist who specialises in treating pain for cancer patients. A genetic counsellor is also available for genetic testing. Many cases require radiation therapy, the hospital currently has a visiting Radiation Oncologist for consultation. Radiation therapy treatment, if needed, is provided through near by partner hospitals.

  • Surgical oncologist
  • Plastic surgeon
  • Oral and Maxillofacial surgeon
  • Medical oncologist
  • Radiation oncologist
  • Palliative care specialist
  • Professional Genetic Counselor
  • Physiotherapy and Rehabilitation
  • Dietitian

Infrastructure

Basic Services-Diagnostic & Preparatory Tests

  • History & Physical Exam
  • Mammography
  • X-ray
  • Ultrasound
  • Pathology
  • ER/PR status test

Specialized Services-Diagnostic & Preparatory Tests (Basic+)

  • Ultrasound
  • Histology
  • Surgical Biopsy
  • Core Biopsy
  • FNAC
  • Surgery

Super-Specialized Services-Diagnostic & Preparatory Tests (Specialized+)

  • CT with contrast
  • HER2 test by IHC/ISH
  • Professional Genetic Counseling
  • Fertility Counseling

Basic Services- Treatment

  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Endocrine Therapy
  • Basic Palliative Care

Specialized Services- Treatment (Basic+)

General Palliative Care Team

Super-Specialized Services-Treatment (Specialized+)

  • Reconstruction Surgery
  • Dedicated Palliative Care Specialist
  • Targeted Therapy

Basic Services-Follow-UP

  • History & Physical Exam
  • Endocrine Therapy

Specialized Services- Follow- UP (Basic+)

  • Mammography
  • Lymphedema management
  • Gynecologic Assessment

Facilities

The hospital has the following patient facilities:

  • 24x7 Emergency Room
  • ICU
  • Ambulance
  • Online test report delivery
  • Private Insurance accepted
  • TPA Desk

Why Choose This Hospital

HOSPITAL HIGHLIGHTS

Led by an Oncologist: The hospital is led by Dr. Shivakumar Uppala, a surgical oncologist trained at Kidwai Memorial Institute, Bangalore. He has designed the hospital with special attention to comprehensive cancer care for patients. Doctors trained at such reputed hospitals are trained to follow current international treatment protocols to ensure the latest cancer treatment is provided.

Qualified team of Cancer Specialists: The hospital has a team of oncologists – surgical, medical and radiation oncologist available to review the cases together. In addition to treatment, they also a supportive team to care beyond treatments – a pain management specialist trained from USA, a physiotherapist, a dietician and a professional genetic counsellor.

Cancer Infrastructure: More than 70% of internationally recommended cancer treatment infrastructure is available locally at the hospitals. The hospital is well equipped to provide minimally invasive surgeries / laparoscopic surgeries which are beneficial due to less blood loss and faster recovery time. For advanced diagnostics and treatments, the hospital collaborates with partner hospitals nearby to ensure all facilities are made available to patients.

Personalised Local Care: Being his own hospital, Dr. Shivakumar Uppala is easily approachable to patients round the clock. He is available on call, WhatsApp and message to attend to his patients personally.

Affordable Care: The hospital offers discounts on all cancer diagnostics and surgeries and also has flexible EMI payment options for patients. Dr. Shivakumar has treated over 500 cancer patients and often provided more cost-effective treatments compared to many large private hospitals in Bangalore.