Dr. AVS Suresh is a prominent Medical Oncologist and Hematologist with over 20 years of experience, currently working at Continental Hospitals in Gachibowli, Hyderabad. He specializes in treating both solid tumors and blood cancers, is a researcher, and has achieved significant firsts in India for performing stem cell transplants. Qualifications and education MBBS and MD: Institute of Medical Sciences, Banaras Hindu University (BHU) DM in Medical Oncology: Kidwai Institute of Oncology, Bangalore PDCR: Professional Diploma in Clinical Research Professional experience Current position: Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist and Hematologist at Continental Hospitals, Gachibowli, Hyderabad Previous experience: Has worked at other institutions, including AIIMS Delhi, and trained at CMC Vellore and the University of Zurich, Switzerland Clinical expertise: Manages a high volume of cases, specializing in hematologic malignancies like leukemia and lymphoma, as well as solid tumors such as breast, lung, and head & neck cancers Achievements and research Pioneering transplants: Performed the first Autologous Transplantation in India using GM-CSF and the first haploidentical transplant in Andhra Pradesh Research and publications: Published over 84 articles in international journals and is a reviewer for publications like the American Journal of Clinical Oncology and Leukaemia Research Awards: Received the Scholar in Training Award from the American Association of Cancer Research (AACR) in 2007 and the "Young Oncologist Supportive Award for developing nations" from the European Society of Medical Oncology in 2008 Clinical trials: Serves as a Principal Investigator for numerous international clinical trials Areas of specialization Hematology & Medical Oncology Stem Cell & Bone Marrow Transplantation Immunotherapy and Targeted Therapy Management of solid tumors Molecular & Genetic Oncology