Dr. Mukesh Patekar – Expert in Medical Oncology & Haemato-Oncology

Dr. Mukesh Patekar is an experienced medical and haemato-oncologist, currently serving as Associate Director – Medical Oncology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. With more than 15 years of clinical experience across internal medicine and oncology, he provides comprehensive systemic treatment for adult and paediatric cancers.

Dr. Patekar completed both his MD in General Medicine and DM in Medical Oncology from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi. This extensive AIIMS training has given him a strong foundation in internal medicine as well as advanced cancer diagnosis and treatment.

His clinical expertise spans solid tumours such as breast, lung, gastrointestinal, hepato-pancreato-biliary, gynaecological and genitourinary cancers, along with lymphomas, leukaemias, multiple myeloma, sarcomas and selected paediatric malignancies.

Dr. Patekar also has significant expertise in modern systemic cancer therapies, including immunotherapy, molecularly targeted treatment and precision oncology. His practice additionally includes haemato-oncology, stem cell transplantation and pain and palliative care, allowing him to manage patients across different stages of cancer treatment.

Before joining BLK-Max, he worked at leading institutions including AIIMS, Fortis Memorial Research Institute and Artemis Hospitals, Gurugram, gaining extensive experience in complex tertiary-care oncology.

Dr. Patekar manages a broad spectrum of adult and paediatric solid tumours and haematological malignancies.

Breast & Thoracic Cancers

• Early-Stage, Locally Advanced, Metastatic, and Recurrent Breast Cancer
• Hormone Receptor-Positive, HER2-Positive, and Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
• Non-Small Cell, Small Cell, Locally Advanced, Metastatic, and Recurrent Lung Cancer
• Other Thoracic Malignancies

Gastrointestinal & Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Cancers

• Oesophageal, Stomach, Colon, Rectal, and Anal Cancer
• Liver Cancer (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)
• Pancreatic, Gallbladder, and Bile Duct Cancer
• Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumours

Gynaecological & Genitourinary Cancers

• Ovarian, Cervical, Endometrial, Uterine, Vulvar, and Vaginal Cancer
• Prostate, Kidney, Bladder, Testicular, and Ureteric Cancer

Brain, Sarcoma & Bone Cancers

• Primary, Malignant, and Recurrent Brain Tumours requiring Systemic Treatment
• Soft-Tissue Sarcoma, Osteosarcoma, Ewing Sarcoma, and other Bone Tumours
• Recurrent and Metastatic Sarcoma

Haematological Malignancies (Blood Cancers)

• Hodgkin, Non-Hodgkin, Aggressive, Indolent, Relapsed, and Refractory Lymphoma
• Acute/Chronic Leukaemia, ALL, AML, and Relapsed/Refractory Leukaemia
• Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed/Refractory Myeloma, and Plasma Cell Disorders requiring Stem Cell Transplant Evaluation

Paediatric, Adolescent & Young Adult Cancers

• Neuroblastoma, Wilms Tumour, Paediatric Lymphoma, Childhood Leukaemia
• Paediatric Sarcoma and Selected Childhood Solid Tumours

Dr. Patekar provides comprehensive systemic oncology treatment and selected diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.

Chemotherapy & Immunotherapy

• Neoadjuvant, Adjuvant, Palliative, Combination, Salvage, and Maintenance Chemotherapy
• High-Dose Chemotherapy in Selected Cases
• Chemotherapy for Solid Tumours, Haematological Malignancies, and Paediatric Cancers
• Immune Checkpoint Inhibitor Therapy
• Immunotherapy for Lung, Breast, GI, Genitourinary, Head and Neck, and Haematological Cancers
• Management of Immune-Related Treatment Side Effects

Targeted & Hormonal Therapy

• Molecularly Targeted Therapy and Biomarker-Based Treatment Selection
• Tumour Molecular Profiling and Mutation Testing (Precision Oncology)
• Targeted Therapy for Lung, Breast, GI, Hepatobiliary, and Haematological Cancers
• Oral Targeted Anti-Cancer Therapy
• Hormonal/Endocrine Therapy for Breast, Prostate, and Selected Gynaecological Cancers

Haemato-Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation

• Bone Marrow Aspiration & Biopsy, Lumbar Puncture, and Intrathecal Chemotherapy
• Treatment Monitoring for Leukaemia, Lymphoma, and Myeloma
• Autologous and Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplantation Evaluation and Monitoring

Supportive & Palliative Oncology Care

• Venous Access Procedures (PICC, Hickman, Central Venous Catheter Placement)
• Intra-Arterial Chemotherapy and Pleurodesis for Malignant Pleural Effusion
• Cancer Pain Management and Symptom Control in Advanced Cancer
• Nausea, Vomiting, Fatigue Management, and Nutritional Support
• End-of-Life Symptom Management

Dr. Mukesh Patekar completed his foundational MBBS from RCSM Government Medical College, Kolhapur. He then pursued highly prestigious postgraduate and super-specialty training at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, completing both an MD in General/Internal Medicine and a DM in Medical Oncology. This combined background provides him with a rigorous foundation to manage complex oncological cases alongside associated medical comorbidities and treatment toxicities.

• Professional Experience: Currently Associate Director – Medical Oncology at BLK-Max Super Speciality Hospital, New Delhi. He brings robust clinical experience from previous tenures as Unit Head & Senior Consultant at Artemis Hospitals, Senior Consultant at Fortis Memorial Research Institute (FMRI), and Senior Resident roles at AIIMS, New Delhi.
• Clinical Expertise: Has over 15 years of combined experience. He is a comprehensive Medical and Haemato-Oncologist proficient in treating a wide array of solid tumours, blood cancers (Leukaemia, Lymphoma, Myeloma), and paediatric malignancies. He possesses advanced expertise in modern systemic regimens, precision oncology, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and stem cell transplantation protocols.
• Academic & Research Contributions: Active participant in national and international oncology workshops and research programmes. His academic focus spans across solid tumours, haematological malignancies, targeted therapy, immunotherapy, and supportive/palliative care protocols, leveraging his AIIMS background to advocate for evidence-based cancer treatments.

• MD and DM training from AIIMS, New Delhi
• More than 15 years of clinical experience
• Expertise in both solid tumours and blood cancers
• Comprehensive management of breast, lung, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, gynaecological and urological cancers
• Experience treating lymphoma, leukaemia and multiple myeloma
• Expertise in adult and paediatric oncology
• Experience with autologous and allogeneic stem cell transplantation
• Advanced knowledge of immunotherapy and precision oncology
• Biomarker and molecular profiling-based treatment planning
• Previous experience at AIIMS, Fortis FMRI and Artemis Hospitals
• Multidisciplinary cancer management at BLK-Max Cancer Centre
• Integration of active cancer treatment with pain and palliative care
• Medical-record review and preliminary treatment planning through VRH Healthcare
• Assistance with appointments, hospital admission, accommodation, interpreters and follow-up care for international patients