Dr. Ravi Kannan R.
Palliative Care · Comprehensive Cancer Care · Surgical Oncology Procedures · Cancer Prevention and Early Detection · Home Care Services · Free Cancer Treatment · Patient and Caregiver Support (Food, Lodging, Employment)
About the Doctor
Dr. Ravi Kannan R. is a distinguished Indian surgical oncologist, renowned for his transformative work in cancer care. He previously headed the surgical oncology department at the Adyar Cancer Institute in Chennai before moving to Silchar, Assam, in 2007. He currently serves as the Director of the Cachar Cancer Hospital and Research Centre (CCHRC), where he has revolutionized cancer treatment by providing comprehensive, people-centered, and pro-poor healthcare, including free treatment, food, lodging, and employment for patients and their caregivers. He is a recipient of the Padma Shri (2020) and the Ramon Magsaysay Award (2023) for his selfless service.
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Education & Training
MBBS
Government Kilpauk Medical College, Chennai
1990MS
Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi
0MCh Surgical Oncology
Cancer Institute, Chennai
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