Dr Bhaumik Shah

Dr Bhaumik Shah

Dr Bhaumik Shah has obtained an MD degree with thesis on Connective tissue disorders.

He trained for his fellowship in medical oncology from 3 different hospitals. They were the Canberra Hospital, Andrew Love Cancer Center, Geelong and Peter MacCallum Cancer Center in East Melbourne. This was a deliberate choice to expand the knowledge of variety of clinical practices and work under mentorship of variety of senior consultants.

He has obtained ‘specialist certificate in research in clinical oncology’ from Melbourne University.

He has also obtained recognition from Monash University for a course on ‘community based palliative care’.

He has contributed to research by various projects resulting in presentations and publications. He is passionate about teaching junior doctors about art and science of medical oncology.

He is a member of a large number of professional bodies – MOGA, ASCO, ESMO, MASCC, ANZBCTG, ALTG, ANZUP, COGNO, PoCoG, TROG, PC4TG, AGITG, ANZGOG and PCN.

He treats all cancers. They include, but are not limited to, breast, lung, gastrointestinal, prostate, testicular, bladder, kidney, brain, and head and neck cancer. He also consults for patients with suspected cancers.

His area of special interest is supportive care. This is often forgotten part of practice of medical oncology. He believes strongly that cancer doesn’t affect only a person’ body. It affects to variable extent the whole family and friends. It needs not only looking after body but also needs comforting the mind and nourishing the soul.

He has a young family. His wife, Dr Boski Shah, is an obstetrician and gynecologist (drboskishah.com.au). He has a  son and a daughter. He enjoys study of languages (etymology) and travel to explore different cultures.

Services

• Help to clarify diagnosis of cancer and staging by organizing appropriate biopsy or surgical procedure and scans.
• A long initial consultation to explain diagnosis and its implications.
• ​Helping you navigate through the complex array of options of treatments.
• Prescribing and supervising chemotherapy and supportive medications.
• Troubleshooting with any issues during treatment.
• Coordinating multidisciplinary care (GP, surgeons, radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, physiotherapist, social worker, occupational therapist, palliative care, dietitian etc)
• Inpatient care when needed.
• Survivorship care
• Family meetings if needed to clarify the status of disease and answering questions.
• Walking with you till the end of life even if cancer is not treatable and help with achieving best quality of life and dignity in death.
• Support of a qualified oncology practice nurse.
• Access to oncology clinical trials.

Consulting at:

1. Aurora Holistic Care: Suite 4, Level 6, 372 Albert Street, East Melbourne.
2. St Vincent's Private Hospital, Werribee: Consulting suites, 240 Hoppers Lane, Werribee, 3030
3. Moreland Orthopedics and Specialists: 255 Moreland Road, Coburg, 3058
4. Northpark Hospital: Consulting Suites, Northpark Hospital, Plenty Road and Greenhills road, Bundoora, 3083

Phone: 03 94160003

Fax: 03 94170009

Email: drshah@drbhaumikshah.com