Dr Ritu Dave is a Consultant Medical Oncologist at Apollo Hospital Pune, with qualifications including MBBS, DNB in General Medicine, and DNB in Medical Oncology. She specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and long-term management of various cancers, providing evidence-based and patient-centered oncology care.
With a strong foundation in internal medicine and cancer treatment, Dr Dave is experienced in developing individualized treatment plans tailored to each patient’s condition and clinical needs. She works closely with multidisciplinary teams to support patients through every stage of their cancer journey, from diagnosis and treatment to follow-up care and survivorship planning.
Practicing at Apollo Hospital Pune, Dr Dave is committed to helping patients understand their treatment options and make informed healthcare decisions. She values clear communication and compassionate care, ensuring a supportive environment for patients and their families.
Dr Dave communicates fluently in English, Hindi, Gujarati, Marathi, and Telugu, enabling her to effectively connect with patients from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. Her approach focuses on delivering comprehensive oncology care while prioritizing patient comfort, safety, and overall well-being.
Jan 2022 – Present – Consultant Medical Oncologist, Mumbai Oncocare Centre, Pune
2026
Oct 2021 – Present – Board Director and Medical Affairs Lead, Supra Oncology Private Ltd
2021
September 2020 – December 2021 – Apex Hospital, Mumbai
2020
September 2019 – Aug 2020 – Junior Consultant Medical Oncologist, HCG, Borivali, Mumbai
2019
April 2016 – June 2019 – DNB Resident Doctor in the Department of Medical Oncology at Basavatarakam Indo-American Cancer Hospital and Research Centre, Hyderabad
2015
July 2015 – Nov 2015 – Registrar in Department of Medical Oncology at Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Pune
2015
April 2012 – June 2015 – DNB Resident Doctor in the Department of Internal Medicine at Inlaks & Budhrani Hospital, Pune
2011
2010 - 2011 – Intern at Sassoon General Hospital, Pune
Memberships
Member – Indian Society of Medical and Pediatric Oncology
Member – European Society of Medical Oncology
European Society Certified Medical Oncologist (ECMO)
Awards & Achievements
Attended Diabetes Management Workshop by Chellaram Diabetes Institute in 2012
APICON 2013 at Ludhiana
May 2017 - Attended Updates in Management of Breast Cancer - AIIMS, New Delhi
July 2017 – Attended Best of ASCO at Chandigarh
January 2019 – Updates in Lung Cancer at Mumbai
February 2019 – COPE for Young Oncologists
September 2019 – ESMO Certification
June 2022 – Core Committee Member and Faculty, Best of ASCO, India
8th-9th October 2022 – Program Director, Wisdom of Waves, 3rd Comprehensive Update on Genitourinary Malignancies, Mumbai
Presented Abstracts on Trial Results of PURE-01 (MIBC) and Checkmate 274 (MIBC)
Jury and Mentor for “Medical Device Hackathon” by BETIC, IIT Bombay and School of Bioengineering Sciences and Research, MIT ADT University, India
June 2023 - Faculty at Best of ASCO, Pune
29-30th July 2023 - Faculty at Best of ASTRO, Pune
6th-7th October 2023 - Faculty at AMMO, Kolhapur. Part of Panel Discussion
6th-7th Jan 2024 - Faculty at Best of SABCS, India
Research & Publications
01
Thesis on Clinical Association between Vitamin D Levels and Treatment Outcomes of Patients with Diffuse Large B Cell Lymphoma
02
Thesis on Bacteriologic Spectrum of Early and Late Ventilator Associated Pneumonia
03
Authored a Chapter on Kidney Disorders in the 1st International Edition of Compendium in Cancer Care Support
04
Sub-Investigator on Fourlight 3 Trial
05
Principal Investigator on A Prospective, Multi-centre, Randomized, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled, Pilot Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Amlodipine Tablets 10 mg to Prevent Metastasis and Improve Survival in Post-surgical Non-metastasized Colorectal Cancer Patients Either Alone or in Combination with Radiotherapy and/or Chemotherapy
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