Dr.ย Bomanย Dhabhar
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine)
Director โ Medical Oncology
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Boman Dhabhar
MBBS, MD (Internal Medicine)
Dr. Boman Nariman Dhabhar is a senior medical oncologist and haemato-oncologist based in Mumbai, currently serving as Director of Medical Oncology at Fortis Hospital, Mulund. He is also listed as an oncology specialist at Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai. With over three decades of clinical practice, he brings broad expertise in the diagnosis and systemic treatment of both solid tumours and haematological malignancies.
Dr. Dhabhar completed his MD in Internal Medicine and subsequently trained in Medical Oncology and Haemato-Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai โ one of India's foremost cancer centres โ from 1989 to 1992. He gained additional international haemato-oncology experience at the Kuwait Cancer Control Centre. His clinical practice spans chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy, with a particular interest in supportive oncology and the management of treatment-related complications. His peer-reviewed academic contributions, including work on chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and cancer-treatment-induced bone loss in breast cancer, are indexed on PubMed Central. He is a member of the European Society for Medical Oncology and has received international oncology exposure at MD Anderson Cancer Center and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review and consultation support for international patients seeking an opinion from Dr. Dhabhar, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance.
Why Consider Dr. Boman Dhabhar?
Patients with complex cancer cases seek Dr. Dhabhar for his multidisciplinary training background, decades of clinical experience, and research-grounded approach to systemic oncology and supportive care.
Areas of Specialisation
Over three decades of practice in medical oncology, haemato-oncology, and supportive cancer care across solid tumours and blood cancers.
Dr. Dhabhar's clinical focus spans systemic treatment for solid tumours and haematological malignancies, with additional expertise in managing treatment-related complications and supportive oncology.
Medical Oncology โ Systemic Treatment
Chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy for solid tumours including breast, lung, gastrointestinal, and gynaecologic cancers.
- arrow_rightProtocol-based chemotherapy for solid tumours
- arrow_rightCombination regimens for breast, lung, and gastrointestinal cancers
- arrow_rightManagement of chemotherapy-induced complications, including nausea and vomiting
- arrow_rightImmunotherapy for eligible patients with solid tumours
- arrow_rightTargeted systemic therapy guided by pathology findings
- arrow_rightTreatment planning based on biomarker and histology results
Haemato-Oncology
Diagnosis and systemic treatment planning for blood cancers including leukaemia, lymphoma, and other haematological malignancies.
- arrow_rightEvaluation and treatment planning for leukaemia and lymphoma
- arrow_rightHaemato-oncology workup and systemic therapy coordination
- arrow_rightManagement of immunocompromised patients with haematological conditions
Supportive Oncology
Management of cancer-treatment-related side effects and complications to improve quality of life during active treatment.
- arrow_rightChemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting โ area of academic research
- arrow_rightCancer-treatment-induced bone loss management in breast cancer
- arrow_rightSupportive care planning alongside curative and palliative treatment
Procedures & Treatment Approaches
Clinical services offered through Dr. Dhabhar's medical oncology practice at Fortis Hospital, Mulund
Dr. Dhabhar's practice covers the full spectrum of medical oncology services for both solid tumours and haematological malignancies, including treatment planning, systemic therapy administration, and supportive care.
Systemic Cancer Treatment
Medical OncologyProtocol-driven systemic treatment for solid tumours and blood cancers, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted agents.
Haemato-Oncology Management
Complex DiseaseComprehensive evaluation and treatment planning for patients with leukaemia, lymphoma, and related haematological conditions.
Supportive & Complication Management
MonitoringProactive management of treatment-related side effects, including nausea, bone loss, and other complications arising during active cancer treatment.
Second Opinion & Case Review
Second OpinionStructured case review and second opinion for patients with complex cancer diagnoses seeking an expert perspective before proceeding with treatment.
Research & Publications
Peer-reviewed contributions in medical oncology and supportive cancer care
Dr. Dhabhar's published academic work focuses on the management of treatment-related complications in oncology, with PubMed-indexed contributions in chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and bone loss in breast cancer patients.
A more detailed publication list may be available on request or via PubMed Central. Dr. Dhabhar's confirmed PMC-indexed papers are listed above.
Education & Training
Dr. Dhabhar's training pathway combines foundational medical education in Mumbai, postgraduate specialisation in internal medicine, and advanced oncology training at Tata Memorial Hospital โ India's premier cancer institution โ with further international oncology exposure.
Clinical Experience
Dr. Dhabhar has practised medical oncology and haemato-oncology for over three decades, including formative training positions at Tata Memorial Hospital and international experience at the Kuwait Cancer Control Centre. He currently serves as Director โ Medical Oncology at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, and is also listed as an oncology specialist at Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai.
Languages & International
Dr. Dhabhar consults in the following languages.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients consulting Dr. Dhabhar.
CancerFax can coordinate professional medical interpreter support for international patients when required.
How CancerFax Helps You Access Dr. Boman Dhabhar
CancerFax is a specialist cancer patient-navigation platform. We help international patients prepare structured medical summaries, assess treatment eligibility, and connect directly with Dr. Boman Dhabhar's team โ with full coordination from initial inquiry to consultation.
Medical Report Review
Free review of your pathology results, imaging, molecular profiling, and treatment history โ prepared as a structured clinical summary for Dr. Boman Dhabhar's team.
Treatment Eligibility Screening
CancerFax screens your case for eligibility for treatments and clinical programmes available through Dr. Boman Dhabhar before you travel, so you arrive with a clear pathway.
Case Submission
We coordinate direct case submission to Dr. Boman Dhabhar's department, including all documentation required for clinical review and appointment scheduling.
Appointment & Consultation Coordination
CancerFax manages appointment scheduling with Dr. Boman Dhabhar's team, confirming availability and aligning timelines with your travel plans.
Travel, Visa & Logistics Support
We prepare visa invitation letters, provide hospital-proximity accommodation guidance, and coordinate airport transfers for international patients.
Follow-Up & Continuity of Care
After your consultation or treatment, CancerFax facilitates communication between Dr. Boman Dhabhar's team and your home oncologist for seamless post-treatment follow-up.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dr. Boman Dhabhar
Dr. Boman Nariman Dhabhar is a senior medical oncologist and haemato-oncologist based in Mumbai. He serves as Director โ Medical Oncology at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, and is also listed as an oncology specialist at Breach Candy Hospital Trust. He has over three decades of experience in the diagnosis and treatment of solid tumours and blood cancers.
Dr. Dhabhar's clinical practice covers a wide range of cancers including breast cancer, lung cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, liver cancer, gynaecologic cancers, leukaemia, lymphoma, and other haematological malignancies. He also has experience with melanoma and Ewing's sarcoma as listed by oncology-network sources.
Dr. Dhabhar provides systemic cancer treatments including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy. His practice also covers haemato-oncology management and supportive oncology, with a particular focus on managing treatment-related complications such as chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting and cancer-treatment-induced bone loss.
You can submit your medical reports through CancerFax. The CancerFax team will review your documents, prepare the case for submission, and coordinate the next steps with the hospital, subject to availability. Dr. Dhabhar is based at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, Mumbai.
Yes. A second-opinion request can be submitted through CancerFax with the patient's pathology reports, imaging, treatment history, and relevant test results. Dr. Dhabhar has experience reviewing complex oncology cases, and the final consultation format and availability depend on the hospital's current schedule.
CancerFax can coordinate medical-report review and consultation support for international patients seeking an opinion from Dr. Dhabhar at Fortis Hospital, Mulund, subject to hospital availability and case acceptance. Please submit your documents through CancerFax for an initial review.
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