Dr. S. H. Advani
Cancer Care

Dr. S. H. Advani

Director of Medical Oncology.

Jaslok Hospital

25+ years of experience
Medical Oncology
M.D., F.I.C.P., F.N.A.M.S., U.I.C.C., I.R.C.E.T.T

About the doctor

Dr. S. H. Advani is a highly renowned Medical Oncologist and Hematologist at Jaslok Hospital & Research Centre with decades of experience in cancer treatment and research. He specializes in bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, lymphomas, acute leukemias, multiple myeloma, and breast cancer.

He is widely recognized as a pioneer in establishing bone marrow transplantation in India and has played a major role in advancing modern oncology services in the country. He has been actively involved in cancer research, clinical trials, and the development of targeted biological therapies for cancer treatment.

Dr. Advani has contributed to more than 500 national and international publications and has helped establish academic programs in medical oncology, including DM Medical Oncology training in Mumbai. He has also served as a guide for advanced medical and research degrees in oncology.

He has received some of India’s highest civilian honors, including the Padma Shri in 2002 and the Padma Bhushan in 2012, along with several lifetime achievement and teaching awards.

Area of expertise

Medical OncologyHematologyBone Marrow TransplantationStem Cell TransplantationLeukemiaLymphomaMultiple MyelomaBreast CancerCancer ResearchTargeted Therapy

Why choose Dr. S.

  • 25+ years of clinical experience
  • Specialist expertise in Medical Oncology
  • Senior leadership role in Cancer Care at Jaslok Hospital
  • Compassionate, patient-first care with end-to-end support for visiting patients

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Cancer Care

Comprehensive cancer treatment with access to experienced oncologists, advanced diagnostics, surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, and targeted therapies. Personalized care designed to support you through every stage of treatment.

Bone Marrow Transplant

Bone marrow transplant offers real hope for blood cancers and several inherited disorders, but it needs specialised facilities and close aftercare. The haematology teams we work with carry out autologous and allogeneic transplants in dedicated units built to manage infection risk and complications. You will have a clear picture of the process and the recovery before anything begins.

Transplants

Specialized care for kidney, liver, and other complex transplant procedures with experienced multidisciplinary teams. From evaluation to recovery, we support every step of your transplant journey.

Kidney Transplant

A kidney transplant can free someone from years of dialysis, and getting it right comes down to careful matching and an experienced team. We work with units that handle both living and deceased donor cases, supported by detailed compatibility testing and close monitoring afterwards. You are guided through the work up, the surgery, and the recovery by people who do these operations regularly.

Liver Transplant

Liver transplant is demanding surgery, and the results depend heavily on how experienced the team is. The units we work with run busy living and deceased donor programmes, with strong intensive care and proper multidisciplinary planning behind every case. You get a thorough assessment, a clear sense of the risks and the benefits, and steady support through what is a serious recovery.

Heart & Lung Transplant

For advanced heart or lung failure, a transplant can be the option that changes everything, and it calls for one of the most experienced teams in medicine. We work with centres that take on these complex cases with the intensive care, donor coordination, and follow up they demand. You are looked after from the first assessment through the operation and the months that follow by a team that does this work routinely.

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