Dr. Pankaj Shah

Professional Bio:

• Dr. Pankaj Shah, Sr. Medical Oncologist & Hematologist is a strong pillar of Zydus Cancer Hospital. He is a renowned name with an extensive experience of over 50+  years in the field. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri and Dr. B.C. Roy award for his outstanding contributions in Medical Oncology and Hematology. He is a trusted name for thousands of families fighting cancer. He is not only a prominent figure in cancer care but also has mentored many medical oncologists and Hemato-oncologists throughout his career.

Academic Details:

• MBBS
• MD

Present Affiliations:

• Vice President Gujarat Cancer Society
• Special Advisor to Chairman GCRI
• Professor Emeritus: Medical Oncology Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute
• Trustee Sadvichar Parivar

Position Held:

• Director GCR1 2002 to 2011
• Chief of Medical Oncology: GCRI 1973 to 2002
• Founder teacher ' D.M. Medical Oncology at Gujarat University 1993 - 2011
• Secretary Gujarat Cancer Society 1994 - 2002
• President Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology 1997 - 1999
• President Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion 1993 – 1994

Awards and Orations:

• B.C. Roy award 2005
• Santosh Mitra Oration - Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion - 2000 Hyderabad
• J.B. Chatterjee Oration - Indian Society of Hematology and Blood Transfusion to be delivered at Calicut, 25th October 2002
• Annual Oration Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology biannual meeting-Patana 2008 Excellence in Oncology Award" by Ruby Hall, Pune on August 24, 2007
• Galaxy Oncology Annual Oration - New Delhi - May 2010
• Madan Mohan Ramanlal GCR1 Luminary Oration Award 2012
• Publications - 182