Dr. (Maj. Gen.) Dharmeshis a distinguished Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience in medicine, oncology, and hospital leadership. A graduate of the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune, he completed his MBBS in 1988 and MD in General Medicine in 1996, before earning his DM in Medical Oncology from the Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai in 2006. He further trained at the Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, gaining expertise in managing complex cancer cases. His career began as a Medical Officer in field hospitals across Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, and Jammu & Kashmir, followed by service with the Indian Medical Team in Central Asia, where he provided vital care in demanding environments.
Following his oncology specialization, Dr. Dharmesh served in senior roles at leading Armed Forces hospitals, including Command Hospitals in Lucknow and Pune, and Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, where he was Senior Advisor in Medicine and Oncology and later Head of the Multi-Disciplinary Tumor Clinic (MDTC). He also held the position of Commandant at the 590-bedded Military Hospital, Jodhpur, leading one of the premier multi-speciality healthcare facilities of the Armed Forces. Known for his expertise in comprehensive cancer care, chemotherapy, and multidisciplinary treatment planning, Dr. Dharmesh combines clinical excellence with a compassionate, patient-centered approach, while also mentoring the next generation of doctors and strengthening oncology services nationwide.
Educational Qualifications
MBBS AFMC, Pune December 1988
MD (General Medicine) AFMC, Pune December 1996
DM (Medical Oncology) Cancer Institute, Adyar,Chennai, February 2006
Experiences
Medical Officer, Field Hospital in Assam & Arunachal Pradesh, Mar 1990 - Jul 1993;
Regimental of Medical Officer, Armoured Regiment at Amritsar, Jul 1993 - Dec 1993;
Resident Medicine, AFMC, Pune, Dec 1993 – Dec 1996;
General Physician, Border Static Hospital in J&K, Jan 1997 – Dec 1999;
General Physician, Indian Medical Team in Central Asia, Dec 1999 – Jun 2001;
General Physician, Military Hospital, Panagarh (WB), General Physician, Jun 2001 – Dec 2002;
Observership in Medical Oncology, TMH, Mumbai, Dec 2002 – Mar 2003;
DM, Medical Oncology, Cancer Institute, Adyar, Chennai, Mar 2003 – Feb 2006;
Medical Oncologist, Command Hospital, Lucknow, Apr 2006 – Sep 2008;
Senior Advisor (Medicine and Oncology), Army Hospital (R&R), New Delhi, Sep 2008 – Sep 2012;
Senior Advisor (Medicine and Oncology), Command Hospital, Lucknow, Sep 2016 – Dec 2017;
Consultant Medical Oncology and Head of MDTC, Army Hospital (R&R) New Delhi, Jan 2018 – Jul 2019;
Commandant of 590 bedded multi-speciality hospital, Military Hospital, Jodhpur, Jul 2019 – Mar 2021;
Deputy Commandant, Head of clinical services & Dean Academics of 750 bedded super-speciality hospital, Command Hospital (Western Command) Chandigarh, Mar 2021 - Jan 2023;
Consultant Medical Oncology & Head Oncology Services, Command Hospital Lucknow, Jan 2023 – Jan 2024;
Additional DG (Med Research & Health), Office Of DGAFMS, New Delhi, Jan 2024 –2025
Specializations
Malignancies of Breast
Gynaecological Malignancies
GI Malignancies
Accomplishments & Awards
Treated more than 41,000 IDPs at Vavuniya. Awarded Chief of Army Staff commendation and appreciation certificate from Indian High Commissioner at Sri Lanka for work done
Established the first Molecular Biology lab for any zonal hospital for Armed Forces in Aug 2020
Awarded third Chief of Army Staff commendation for work done at Military Hospital, Jodhpur in Jan 2022
Memberships
ICON - Indian Co-operative Oncology Network
ISMPO - Indian Society of Paediatric and Medical Oncologists
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