Dr. Viqar Syed, MD

Radiation Oncology
Citizenship: USA / India

Professional Overview

Dr. Viqar Syed is a highly accomplished Radiation Oncologist with a distinguished career spanning decades in oncology and institution building. With expertise in advanced radiation therapies and a passion for expanding access to world-class cancer care, Dr. Syed serves as the Project Director for Cancer Care at the Welcare India Foundation.

Dr. Syed has been pivotal in establishing and developing multispecialty cancer care centers across India and internationally, contributing to improved patient outcomes and setting benchmarks for quality oncology services.

Education

• MBBS – JJ Medical College, Davanagere, India
• MD – Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology, Bangalore
• Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Brachytherapy – Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Todd Cancer Institute, USA
• Training in Brachytherapy and Hyperthermia (LDR & HDR) – Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, USA
• Cyberknife Training – Orange Coast Medical Center, City of Orange, California

Memberships and Associations

• Association of Radiation Oncologists of India (AROI)
• Karnataka Hemophilia Society
• AROI – Karnataka & Andhra Chapters

Institution-Building Achievements

Dr. Syed has played a foundational role in the creation and development of prominent oncology centers, showcasing his visionary leadership:

1. BIBI Cancer Institute and Research Centre, Hyderabad

   • Vice Chairman / Co-founder
   • Established in 1982 with over 40 years of service.
   • 150 Oncology beds, 6 Radiation Oncologists, 3 Surgical Oncologists, 2 Medical Oncologists, and 35 nurses.

2. Imperial Cancer Centre and Research Institute, Apollo Hospitals, Bangalore

   • Director / Co-founder

3. Pinnacle Cancer Centre, Mohali, Punjab

   • Director

4. KIMS Pinnacle Cancer Center, Trivandrum, Kerala

   • Director and Co-founder

5. Cancer Institute of Guyana, Georgetown, Caribbean Guyana

   • Co-founder

6. JDWNRH, Govt. Referral Hospital, Kingdom of Bhutan

   • Public-Private Partnership with the Ministry of Health

7. Metropolitan / Pinnacle Cancer Care Centers, India & International Pvt. Ltd.

   • Director

Vision at Welcare India Foundation

As the Project Director for Cancer Care, Dr. Syed envisions a transformative cancer care program encompassing:

• Comprehensive Cancer Screening
• Early Detection and Diagnosis Initiatives
• Patient-Centric Oncology Services
• Community Awareness Campaigns
• Institutional Collaborations for Advanced Therapies

Dr. Viqar Syed's exceptional expertise, coupled with his commitment to excellence, continues to drive impactful change in oncology care and inspire future innovations in cancer treatment.