Academic Qualifications & Medical Training Dr. Nagender Sharma's medical education includes: MBBS – Kasturba Medical College, Mangalore MD in Medicine – M. R. Medical College, Gulbarga DM in Medical Oncology – Cancer Institute (WIA), Adyar, Chennai DNB
Director – Medical Oncology | Cancer Specialist in Delhi NCR Specialist · 14+ Years Experience
Dr. Nagender Sharma is a medical oncologist with more than 14 years of experience in cancer care. He currently serves as Director – Medical Oncology at Max Healthcare, with clinical practice listed at Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, and Max Hospital, Gurugram.
His clinical interests span several areas of adult oncology, including breast cancer, thoracic malignancies, gastrointestinal cancers, genitourinary and gynecological cancers, head and neck cancers, sarcomas, rare malignancies and cancers of unknown primary origin. His practice also includes systemic cancer treatments such as immunotherapy, hormonal therapy and targeted therapies, where clinically appropriate.
Dr. Sharma's listed areas of oncology expertise include:
Evaluation and medical management of breast malignancies, including the use of systemic therapies according to the patient's cancer type and treatment plan.
Specialist medical oncology care for cancers arising in the chest, including lung malignancies.
Medical management of cancers involving the gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary systems.
Oncology care for selected cancers affecting the urinary and reproductive systems.
Medical oncology management of cancers involving the head and neck region.
Dr. Sharma's specialist interests also include sarcomas, rare cancers and carcinomas of unknown primary origin.
Depending on the cancer type, stage, molecular characteristics and overall health of the patient, medical oncology treatment may involve different forms of systemic therapy.
Dr. Sharma's listed areas of interest include:
The appropriate treatment approach is determined after reviewing the patient's pathology, imaging, molecular or genetic information where relevant, previous treatment and overall clinical condition.
Dr. Sharma has worked in medical oncology and hematology at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram, where he served as an Associate Consultant from 2017 to 2020 and subsequently as a Consultant from February 2020 to August 2022. His earlier experience includes working as a Senior Resident in Medical Oncology & Hematology at the same institution. He currently works with Max Healthcare.
Dr. Sharma has participated in clinical research and published work relating to cancer treatment and outcomes.
His listed research activities include participation as Co-Principal Investigator in the international Phase III TALAPRO-III study, investigating talazoparib with enzalutamide in men with DNA damage-repair gene-mutated metastatic castration-sensitive prostate cancer.
His other listed publications and research topics include:
Dr. Nagender Sharma is listed as a member of several professional oncology organisations, including:
Based on his listed areas of specialist interest, Dr. Sharma's oncology practice includes:
Patients seeking specialist medical oncology care may consider Dr. Sharma based on his:
For international patients, the choice of cancer treatment should be based on the individual diagnosis, pathology, stage, previous treatment and relevant molecular or genetic findings rather than on a doctor's speciality alone.
Patients travelling to India for cancer treatment can have their medical records reviewed before travelling. Important documents may include:
These documents can help the oncology team understand the patient's medical history and determine what further evaluation may be required.
AethelCare can assist international patients with coordinating specialist consultations, hospital appointments and their medical treatment journey in India.
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Conferred for breakthrough treatment successes in the specialty.
Honored for exceptional medical dedication and service to the community.
"Dr. Dr. Nagender Sharma is truly an amazing doctor. Very caring and highly professional treatment. Thank you!"
Verified Patient"Extremely satisfied with the doctor and the entire hospital support. Highly recommended!"
Verified PatientInternational patients can book easily by sending their medical reports through AethelCare. Our team will review your case with the doctor and arrange a consultation within 24 hours.
Yes, Dr. Dr. Nagender Sharma offers online video consultations. You can upload your medical reports to receive a detailed treatment plan prior to travel.