When should I see a specialist about lung cancer?

Escalate to a specialist when symptoms don't respond to initial medical management, when imaging or labs show progression, or when the condition affects quality of life day-to-day. Severe-category conditions like this one are time-sensitive — don't delay.

What treatment options exist for lung cancer?

Typical options we route international patients for include Chemotherapy (per cycle), Cancer Surgery, Radiation Therapy (IMRT). Which fits depends on severity, prior treatments tried, and your overall clinical picture — a multidisciplinary second opinion often changes the initial recommendation.

Is lung cancer typically treated with surgery?

Not always — most oncology conditions have both medical and procedural paths. Surgery is usually the recommended path when conservative management has failed, imaging shows structural damage, or the condition is progressive. Ask specifically: what happens if I wait 6 more months on medical management?

How much does treating lung cancer abroad cost?

Costs vary 3-10× between destinations. India leads on cost for most procedures, Germany on complex revisions, Singapore and Korea on second opinions. Our quotes break down surgeon fee, anesthesia, stay, and follow-up line-by-line before you commit.

Can I get a second opinion before committing to treatment?

Yes — free across our panel. Share imaging + current plan; we route to a multidisciplinary board and return a written opinion in 5-10 working days with no obligation to travel.

Lung Cancer · India

Best doctors for lung cancer in India

74 specialists at India hospitals credentialed for the 1 specialty that commonly handle lung cancer — ranked by volume and experience. These are directory listings; your case may need a sub-specialist we'll surface on request.

Last updated: September 25, 2026 How we source & review

Scope All destinations Oncology surgeons

Dr. Naresh Trehan MBBS, MD, FRCS
45 yrs 48,000 ★4.9

Medanta - The Medicity · Gurugram
Dr. Vinod Raina MBBS, MD (Medicine), DM (Oncology)
30 yrs 25,000 ★4.9

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital · New Delhi
Dr. Arvind Kumar MBBS, MS, MCh (Thoracic Surgery)
35 yrs 20,000 ★4.8

Medanta - The Medicity · Gurugram
Dr. S.K. Gupta MBBS, MS, MCh (CTVS)
28 yrs 18,000 ★4.7

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital · New Delhi
Dr. Aditya Gupta MBBS, MS, MCh (Neurosurgery)
22 yrs 15,000 ★4.8

Artemis Hospital · Gurugram
Dr. Harit Chaturvedi MBBS, MS, MCh (Surgical Oncology)
25 yrs 12,000 ★4.8

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket · New Delhi
Dr. Ranjan Kumar MBBS, MD, DM (Gastroenterology)
20 yrs 11,000 ★4.4

Sarvodaya Hospital · Faridabad
Dr. Rajneesh Malhotra MBBS, MS, MCh (CTVS), FRCS
22 yrs 10,000 ★4.6

Max Super Speciality Hospital, Saket · New Delhi
Dr. Pawan Goyal MBBS, MS (Ortho), Fellowship Joint Replacement
18 yrs 10,000 ★4.7

Artemis Hospital · Gurugram
Dr. Ashish Kumar MBBS, MS (Ortho), Fellowship Sports Medicine
15 yrs 8,000 ★4.5

Amrita Hospital Faridabad · Faridabad
Dr. G. Suryaprakash

CARE Hospitals · Hyderabad
Dr. Badri Nath Tandon

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi · New Delhi
Dr. Subrat Kumar Panda

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Kalyani · Naihati
Dr. Indira Hinduja

King Edward Memorial Hospital · Pune
Dr. Chintala Sita Devi

CARE Hospitals · Hyderabad
Dr. D. Nageshwar Reddy

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology · Hyderabad
Dr. A. G. K. Gokhale

Apollo Hospital · Belandur, Bangalore
Dr. Yog Raj Sharma

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi · New Delhi
Dr. Jitendra Nath Pande

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi · New Delhi
Dr. Shashi Wadhwa

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi · New Delhi
Dr. Kiran Sen

Medical College and Hospital, Kolkata · Baranagar
Dr. Bhupathiraju Somaraju

Asian Institute of Gastroenterology · Hyderabad
Dr. Chitra Sarkar

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi · New Delhi
Dr. Sharad Panday

King Edward Memorial Hospital · Pune
Dr. T. S. Kanaka

Hindu Mission Hospital, Chennai · Chennai
Dr. K. K. Talwar

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi · New Delhi
Dr. Prakash Narain Tandon

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi · New Delhi
Dr. Rakesh Aggarwal

Jawaharlal Institute of Postgraduate Medical Education and Research · Pondicherry
Dr. Geeta Kashyap Vemuganti

Medwin Hospital · Hyderabad
Dr. Bidhan Chandra Roy

Nil Ratan Sircar Medical College and Hospital · Kolkata

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How to find a lung cancer specialist in India

01 Identify the relevant specialty The specialists shown above are filtered to those credentialed for this condition. Sub-specialty match within that specialty matters most.
02 Compare by case volume Look for surgeons doing 100+ cases of your specific procedure annually. Volume is the strongest single outcome predictor.
03 Verify credentials Board certification, fellowship training, peer-reviewed publications. Cross-check independently on PubMed.
04 Schedule consultation Video call with top 1-2 candidates. Communication quality during consult predicts case-management quality.

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Beyond the shortlist — lung cancer care in India

Surgeon volume is one factor. These hubs cover the matched specialties, the destination context, and the decision aids.