Dr. Nishitha Shetty
Oncology

Dr. (Prof.) Nishitha Shetty

MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Oncology)
Consultant Oncologist

KMC Registration No. 75974

Publications
12+
Years Experience
61+
Published Papers
Tata Memorial
Training
International
Clinical Trials
Academic Excellence — Gold Medallist

Gold Medallist

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Gold Medal — Overall 1st MBBS
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
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Gold Medal — Overall 2nd MBBS
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
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Gold Medal — Anatomy
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
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Gold Medal — Biochemistry
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
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Gold Medal — Microbiology
Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore
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Best Outgoing Student — DM Oncology
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
About

The specialist
behind your care.

Dr. Nishitha Shetty is a highly accomplished medical oncologist trained at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai — India's most prestigious cancer institution. With over 61 published research papers and active participation in international clinical trials across lung, breast, gastrointestinal and haematological malignancies, she brings a standard of oncology expertise to Mangalore that has previously been accessible only in major metro cities. Her practice is evidence-based, patient-centred and shaped by direct experience at the forefront of cancer research.

Medical OncologyChemotherapyTargeted TherapyImmunotherapyBreast CancerLung CancerHaematological MalignanciesClinical Trials
Landmark Achievements

Key highlights

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Trained at Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai
DM Medical Oncology — India's most prestigious cancer hospital (HBNI)
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61 Peer-Reviewed Publications — 943+ Citations
Journal of Clinical Oncology, BMJ, Indian Journal of Cancer
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10+ International Clinical Trials — Co-Investigator
Roche, Pfizer, Novartis, Cadila — Phase III/IV trials
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Book Author — Tata Memorial EBM Book
Chapter on Multiple Myeloma — Tata Memorial Centre publication
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Book Author — Lung Cancer 2012
Academic Wing, Association of Physicians of India
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Professor — Medical Oncology, Father Muller Medical College
Mangalore
Areas of Expertise

Clinical
specialisations.

01
Medical Oncology
Comprehensive management of all major cancer types including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, gynaecological and haematological malignancies.
02
Targeted Therapy and Immunotherapy
Expert use of molecular-targeted agents and immunotherapy protocols, including checkpoint inhibitors and biosimilar therapy.
03
Clinical Trial Experience
Active participation in international clinical trials for lung cancer, breast cancer, lymphoma and multiple myeloma — bringing tomorrow's treatments to patients today.
04
Haematological Malignancies
Management of lymphoma, multiple myeloma, leukaemia and other blood cancers. Bone marrow assessment and haematological oncology.
05
Palliative and Supportive Oncology
Comprehensive supportive care, pain management, symptom control and quality-of-life-focused oncology for advanced cancers.
06
Gynaecological Oncology
Medical management of cervical, ovarian, endometrial and other gynaecological cancers with current evidence-based protocols.
Education

Academic
journey.

MBBS
Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery
Medical College — Karnataka
MD
Doctor of Medicine — General Medicine
Postgraduate Medical Training
DM
Doctorate of Medicine — Medical Oncology
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai — India's Premier Cancer Institution
Professor
Academic Faculty and Clinical Practice
Department of Medical Oncology
Experience

Career
timeline.

Present
Consultant Oncologist
RVR Super Speciality Centre, Mangaluru
Academic Role
Professor of Medical Oncology
Department of Oncology — Academic Medical Centre
Training
DM Medical Oncology
Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai — National Training
Research and Publications

Research and
publications.

Landmark Publication
Journal of Clinical Oncology · ASCO Publications · 2014

Long-Term Follow-Up of Clinical Response in Haematological Malignancies

Published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology — one of the most cited journals in oncology globally — this paper examines long-term clinical outcomes and response patterns in haematological malignancies.

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2014
PMC · PubMed Central
Tropical Pulmonary Eosinophilia with Filariasis — Clinical and Oncological Implications
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ResearchGate — 61 Papers
Complete Research Profile of Dr. Nishitha Shetty
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LocationRVR Super Speciality Centre, Falnir, Mangaluru