Dr. Avinash C.B. is a distinguished Medical Oncologist with over two decades of clinical experience and more than fourteen years dedicated to comprehensive cancer care. Trained at the prestigious Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute and further strengthened by executive education from IIM Bangalore and Harvard Medical School, he specializes in chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy, and precision oncology for both solid tumors and hematological malignancies.
A pioneer in advancing oncology services in Mysuru, he has established Medical Oncology departments across leading hospitals and played a key role in launching the city's first Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. Recognized with multiple national awards and backed by extensive research publications, Dr. Avinash is committed to delivering evidence-based, patient-centric cancer care through innovation, multidisciplinary collaboration, and clinical excellence.
Government Medical College & KR Hospital, Mysuru – Internship, 2002 – 2003.
2005
Karnataka Institute of Medical Sciences, Hubli – PG Resident – General Medicine, 2005 – 2008
2008
Navodaya Medical College, Raichur – Assistant Professor – General Medicine, Jun 2008 – Mar 2009
2009
Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute – DM Resident – Medical Oncology, Aug 2009 – Jul 2012.
2012
Apollo BGS Hospitals, Mysuru – Consultant Medical Oncologist, Sept 2012 – Jun 2014.
2014
HCG – Bharat Hospital & Institute of Oncology, Mysuru – Consultant Medical Oncologist, Jun 2014 – Mar 2018
2018
ClearMedi Radiant Hospital, Mysuru – Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist, Mar 2018 – Sept 2024
2024
ClearMedi Radiant Hospital, Mysuru – Director – Cancer Centre & HOD, Medical Oncology, Oct 2024 – Feb 2026
2026
Bharat Hospital & Institute of Oncology, Mysuru – Chief Medical Oncologist, Feb 2026 – Present
Special interest
Medical Oncology
Chemotherapy
Immunotherapy
Targeted Therapy
Precision Oncology
Breast Cancer Management
Lung Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancers
Hematological Malignancies
Tumor Boards & Multidisciplinary Cancer Care
Bone Marrow Transplant Program Development
Oncology Nursing & Palliative Care Training
Memberships
ASCO
ESMO
ISMPO
ICON
AMOI
IMA
ISO
I-OSI
API
Mysore Oncology Group (Founder Secretary)
Awards & Achievements
Gold Medal in DM (Medical Oncology), Gujarat University (2012).
Topper in Professional Certificate in Hospital Management (IIM Bangalore, 2025).
Service Excellence in Medical Oncology Award, Times Health Excellence Awards (2025).
Young Icon Award for Best Clinical Trial Design at the 25th ICON Conference.
Invited Expert Reviewer for the European Journal of Gynaecological Oncology.
Jury Member – ISMPO TYSA Awards (2023–24).
Completed Executive Oncology Programs from Harvard Medical School (2024 & 2025).
Research & Publications
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Authored and co-authored numerous national and international publications
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Publications featured in leading oncology journals, including:
Medical Oncology
Annals of Oncology
Technology in Cancer Research & Treatment
Cureus
South Asian Journal of Cancer
Cancer Research, Statistics & Treatment
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