History of department
The department of Radiation Oncology was established at the Cama & Albless Hospital, Mumbai in June 2001. It is the only state government hospital of Government of Maharashtra having Cancer dedicated treatment for women and children. Initially the department was equipped with teletherapy cobalt machine (Theratron-780E) and HDR Brachytherapy (Micro-selectron) and treatment planning X-ray Simulator. From May 2013 the department was upgraded with highly advanced Linear Accelerator Radiotherapy machine (Trilogy) and radiation treatment planning machine CT simulator (3D images).
In the department, both cancer directed treatment like radiotherapy and chemotherapy are available under PMJAY. Currently department has equipped with new indigenous radiotherapy machine named Siddharth-II Iconic Plus from Panacea Medical Technology and CT simulator (GE healthcare). Till date 163000+ radiation fractions have been delivered using above radiotherapy facilities.
Ex Heads of the department: Dr. Sonali Pingale-2001-2003, Dr. Pushkar Ingale-2004-2006, Dr. Dilip Nikam 2007-2018
Vision / Mission statement:- to provide expert care by utilizing state of the art technology with maintaining the respect and dignity of every patient for shaping the future of oncology.
New services started:-
- Palliative care services by department with dedicated palliative care patient beds in cancer ward.
- On Radiotherapy machine Siddharth- II Iconic Plus started treatment from June 25th 2025.
- A symposium organization by department on the occasion of world cancer day. 4th and 5th Feb 2026.
OPD number, location, days and timings:
Radiotherapy Building, First floor, Monday to Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Special OPD days and timings: radiotherapy planning days:- every Tuesday and Thursday , time 11 to 2pm
Last year data: Jan 2025 to Dec 2025
IPD count: admitted 1985 Chemotherapy 1843
OPD count:-8209
Total patient treated: 816
Services offered by department: Radiotherapy, Chemotherapy, Palliative care
Specialised services offered by department: under radiotherapy 3DCRT, IMRT, ARC
Publications in last 3 years:
Intensity-Modulated Radiotherapy versus Volumetric Modulated Arc Therapy in Post-operative Carcinoma Tongue: A Systematic Review of Dosimetric Parameters, Treatment Efficiency, and Clinical Outcomes. Dr. Amitabh and others, IJDDT, Volume 16 Issue 7s, 2026
Incidence of breast cancer in young females- our experience. Dr. Trial Suralkar, Dr. Zeba Shaikh, Dr. Amitabh Pandagale. International Journal of Scientific Research. (Print ISSN: 2277-8179) for 1st February 2026 issue.
Presentations in last 3 Years:
1. Role of Radiotherapy in cancer care-06/02/2026 at GT hospital By Dr. Tejal Suralkar.
2. “ Womens health, Oral cancer, Breast cancer, Cervical cancer, behavour change and nutrition”, organised by Department Of Posts, Mumbai Division under Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyan. By Dr Zeba
Case presentation- post Cricoid Carcinoma by Dr. Zeba Shaikh in clinical meet at Gokuldas Tejpal Hospital Mumbai on February 23rd 2026
Ongoing research projects: Dosimetric studies in ca cervix and ca breast
| Name | Qualifications | Designation | Permanent / Contractual / Bonded | Total Teaching Experience | Specific Areas of Interest / Expertise | Special Awards Received by Faculty | Faculty Photo |
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| Dr. Tejal Yogesh Suralkar | MBBS, MD - Radiotherapy | Associate Professor | Permanent | 12 Years 3 Months | Brachytherapy | - |
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| Dr. Amitabh Dayanand Pandagale | MBBS, MD - Radiotherapy | Assistant Professor | Permanent | 9 Years 5 Months | Chemotherapy in Solid Tumors | - |
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| Dr. Shaikh Zeba Tarannum Shaikh Gazimiya | MBBS, MD - Radiotherapy | Assistant Professor | Contractual | - | Breast Cancer | - |
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| Dr. Sonal Vijay Pote | MBBS, MD - Radiotherapy | Senior Resident | Bonded | - | Esophageal Malignancies | - |
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| Dr. Sowkhya Jangam | MBBS | Senior Resident | Bonded | - | Breast Cancer | - |
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