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The best oncologists for Tarnaka, Hyderabad include Dr. Hemanth Vudayaraju, Dr. Bharat A Vaswani, Dr. Sumanth Kumar Mallupattu, Dr. Soma Srikanth and Dr. D Shiva Prasad. All five practise at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, about 6 km away, covering medical, surgical and radiation oncology. Last updated: October 2026.
Tarnaka is a residential area in north-east Hyderabad beside Osmania University, between Secunderabad and Uppal, with a stop on the Blue Line metro. The nearest large hospitals are in Secunderabad, about 6 km away, including Yashoda Hospitals and Apollo Hospitals, both reachable by metro or a short drive.
This guide lists five oncologists for patients in and around Tarnaka. Qualifications and experience come from the hospitals’ own doctor profiles and the Apollo 24|7 directory where available, with patient recommendation figures from HexaHealth and Apollo 24|7. HexaHealth does not show qualifications, so please confirm these with the hospital. Doctors outside Tarnaka are marked as nearby. Please confirm current availability, timings and fees before you visit, and check the days your cancer specialist sees outpatients.
Top 5 Oncologists in Tarnaka at a Glance
| # | Doctor | Focus | Experience / Credential |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dr. Hemanth Vudayaraju | Robotic and minimal access cancer surgery | 15+ years |
| 2 | Dr. Bharat A Vaswani | Medical oncology and haematology | 16+ years |
| 3 | Dr. Sumanth Kumar Mallupattu | Medical and haemato-oncology | 6+ years |
| 4 | Dr. Soma Srikanth | Robotic onco-surgery, HIPEC | 7+ years |
| 5 | Dr. D Shiva Prasad | Radiation oncology, SRS, SBRT | 9+ years |
1. Dr. Hemanth Vudayaraju — Director, Surgical Oncology and Robotic Surgeon, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS (Gandhi Medical College), MS (General Surgery, Kakatiya Medical College), MCh (Surgical Oncology, Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute), DNB (Surgical Oncology), Robotic Surgery Training (Roswell Park, USA) |
| Experience | 15+ years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Hemanth Vudayaraju directs surgical oncology at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, about 6 km from Tarnaka, with more than 15 years of experience as a cancer surgeon. He trained in robotic surgery at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in the USA.
He performs laparoscopic, thoracoscopic and robotic cancer surgery, including oesophageal, gynaecological, breast, head and neck, colorectal and childhood cancers.
Why choose Dr. Vudayaraju: Leads cancer surgery, with robotic and keyhole expertise.
2. Dr. Bharat A Vaswani — Clinical Director, Medical Oncology and Haematology, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology and Haematology, Gujarat Cancer Research Institute), ECMO, MRCP (UK, Medical Oncology), Master’s in Molecular Oncology |
| Experience | 16+ years in oncology |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Bharat A Vaswani is clinical director of medical oncology and haematology at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad. He completed his DM in medical oncology and haematology in 2009 and holds European and UK oncology certifications.
He treats head and neck, lung and urological cancers, blood cancers including multiple myeloma, and childhood cancers, with immunotherapy and targeted therapy.
Why choose Dr. Vaswani: Leads medical oncology, with European and UK certifications.
3. Dr. Sumanth Kumar Mallupattu — Senior Consultant Medical and Haemato-Oncologist, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS (Kurnool Medical College), MD (Radiation Oncology, PGIMER Chandigarh), DM (Medical Oncology, NIMS), MRCP SCE (UK), ECMO |
| Experience | 6+ years in medical oncology |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Sumanth Kumar Mallupattu is a senior consultant medical and haemato-oncologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad. He trained in radiation oncology at PGIMER, Chandigarh, before his DM in medical oncology at NIMS in 2019, and was earlier at CARE Hospitals and NIMS.
He treats breast, lung, digestive, liver, urological and gynaecological cancers, blood cancers and blood disorders, and offers palliative care.
Why choose Dr. Mallupattu: Training in both radiation and medical oncology.
4. Dr. Soma Srikanth — Senior Consultant Robotic and Laparoscopic Surgical Oncologist, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MBBS (Kakatiya Medical College), MS (General Surgery, Kasturba Medical College), MCh (Surgical Oncology, Cancer Institute Adyar), FMAS, FICRS, FIAGES, CRS and HIPEC training (Lyon) |
| Experience | 7+ years in surgical oncology |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. Soma Srikanth is a senior consultant robotic and laparoscopic surgical oncologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad. He completed his MCh at the Cancer Institute, Adyar, in 2018 and trained in HIPEC surgery in Lyon, France.
He operates on head and neck, breast, thoracic, urological, gynaecological and bone cancers, and performs cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC.
Why choose Dr. Srikanth: Robotic cancer surgery and HIPEC for advanced abdominal cancers.
5. Dr. D Shiva Prasad — Consultant Radiation Oncologist, Yashoda Hospitals Secunderabad
| Qualifications | MD, FRCR (Clinical Oncology, UK), MRCP (UK), ECMO |
| Experience | 9+ years |
| Hospital | Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, Hyderabad (nearby, about 6 km) |
Dr. D Shiva Prasad has been a consultant radiation oncologist at Yashoda Hospitals, Secunderabad, since 2016. He holds UK clinical oncology (FRCR) and medicine (MRCP) qualifications and the European certification in medical oncology.
He treats brain, head and neck, lung, prostate, bladder and gynaecological cancers with IMRT, IGRT, SBRT, stereotactic radiosurgery and brachytherapy.
Why choose Dr. Shiva Prasad: UK-qualified radiation oncologist with stereotactic radiotherapy expertise.
How to Choose the Right Oncologist in Tarnaka
- Know the three types: a medical oncologist treats with chemotherapy, targeted therapy and immunotherapy, a surgical oncologist operates, and a radiation oncologist treats with radiotherapy. Most cancers need a team of all three.
- Check the qualification: look for a DM or DrNB in Medical Oncology, an MCh or DrNB in Surgical Oncology, or an MD or DNB in Radiation Oncology.
- Ask about the tumour board: a multidisciplinary tumour board, where specialists review each case together, helps plan the best sequence of treatment.
- Look at the set-up: chemotherapy day care, radiotherapy, imaging, pathology and palliative care in one place make treatment easier.
- Bring your records: biopsy reports, scans, blood tests and earlier treatment summaries make a first visit more useful.
Symptoms That Should Not Wait
Red-Flag Alert
See a doctor promptly for a lump that is growing, unexplained weight loss, blood in stool or cough, a sore that does not heal, persistent change in voice or bowel habit, or night sweats. Go to the emergency department for fever during chemotherapy, uncontrolled bleeding or severe pain.
When to See a Doctor in Hyderabad
For a new lump, persistent symptoms or an abnormal report, a first assessment with a general physician is a sensible start. At Suguna Clinic, Dr. Ram Kumar can examine you, arrange basic tests and refer you to an oncologist if needed. See also our guide on full body checkups by age. A referral is not compulsory, and you can see an oncologist directly if you already have a diagnosis.
Areas Near Tarnaka Served by These Oncologists
Tarnaka is a residential area in north-east Hyderabad beside Osmania University, between Secunderabad and Uppal. The oncologists in this guide are also a practical choice for patients living in nearby localities such as Lalaguda, Mettuguda, Osmania University area, Habsiguda, Nacharam, Manikeshwar Nagar, Vijayapuri Colony, Sitaphalmandi, Adikmet, Ramanthapur and Moula Ali. If you live in one of these neighbourhoods, the hospitals listed above are usually among the closest options for specialist care. Travel time varies with traffic, so check the route before your appointment.
Looking in a different part of the city? See our guides to the best oncologists in Secunderabad, best oncologists in Uppal and best oncologists in Himayatnagar.
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Disclaimer: This article is for general information only and is not medical advice or a ranking endorsed by any hospital. Doctor profiles are compiled from publicly available hospital directory listings and may change; confirm details with the hospital. Consult a qualified oncologist for diagnosis and treatment.
