Dr. Asma Pathan

MBBS, MD, DNB (Med. Oncology)

Consultant

Department of Oncology

Areas of Expertise:

  • Specialized in prescribing and managing targeted therapies (e.g., TKIs, monoclonal antibodies) and immunotherapies (e.g., checkpoint inhibitors) for lung, breast, renal, and GI cancers.
  • Interpreted molecular and genomic testing results (e.g., NGS panels, PD-L1 expression) to guide treatment selection.
  • Managed immune-related adverse events (irAEs) with multidisciplinary support.
  • Participated in tumor boards focusing on precision oncology and advanced treatment algorithms.

Conditions Treated 

  • Solid Tumours
  • Lymphomas
  • Multiple Myeloma

 

Qualifications:

  • MBBS (2001)
  • Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, Karnataka
  • MD General Medicine (2009)
  • Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli, Karnataka
  • DNB Medical Oncology (2016)
  • Omega Hospital, Hyderabad
  • Harvard Medical School, Executive Education Program on Advanced Management of Medical School (2024)

Procedures Performed

  • Chemotherapy
  • Immunotherapy
  • Antibody Drug Conjugates


Biographical Summary

  • Member of AMC, IMA, ISMPO, ASCO, ESMO
  • Primary investigator in more than 20 pharma clinical trials.
  • Expert in treating female-related cancers like breast, ovary, cervix, and endometrial cancer.
  • Treated many cases of lung, colon, stomach, prostate, and bladder cancer.
  • Expert in using targeted therapy and immunotherapy in cancer.
  • Manage outpatient and inpatient oncology cases across various tumor types.
  • Collaborate with surgical, radiation oncology, and palliative care teams. 
  • Led tumor boards and clinical trial enrollment efforts.
  • Developed individualized treatment plans and oversaw chemotherapy administration. Delivered lectures to medical students and residents.
  • Supervised thesis projects in oncology.