Who is a Cancer Doctor?
An oncologist may also be called a cancer specialist. The field of oncology has 3 major areas based on treatments: medical oncology, radiation oncology, and surgical oncology. Medical oncologists treat cancer using medication, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted therapy.
Best Cancer Doctors In Kenya
Dr David Makumi
Location: Aga Khan University Hospital
Contact: dkmakumi@gmail.com
Dr Rohit Govindji Radia
Location: Nairobi Hos Lab Building, 2nd Floor Room 204, Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi.
Contact: +254 20 2710578
Dr. Andrew Oluoch Odhiambo
Contact: 0722 773568
Location: Internal Medicine & Medical Oncology/Haematology – University of Nairobi (UoN), Department of Clinical Medicine & Therapeutics
Dr. Anthony Nderitu
Location: Hospital Road, Nairobi
Dr Peter Oyiro
Contact: +254 780 322585
Location: Nairobi Radiotherapy Center
Dr Angela Karira Waweru
Location: Argwings Kodhek Road, Nairobi
Contact +254 20 2845000
Dr James Nyamanywa Wawire
Location: Cnr Limuru Road & Third Parklands Avenue, Nairobi
Dr Robert Simiyu Wekesa
Location: Hospital Road, Nairobi
Contact: +254 20 272 6300
Dr Fredrick Chite Asirwa
Location: MERU Teaching and Referral Hospital
Contact: +254 700 522149
Dr Ann Kabura Waweru
Location: Room 11, KNH Doctors Plaza, Hospital Road, Nairobi Central, 00100
Contact:+254 20 272 6300
Dr David Theuri Ndirangu
Location: Kenyatta National Hospital Doctors’ Plaza,Suite No 5, Nairobi
Email: davendirangu@yahoo.com
Dr Vijaya Kumar Narayan
Location: M P Shah Hospital, Shivachi Road, Nairobi
Contact:+254 20 374 0132
Dr Gladwell Kiarie
Location: 3rd Floor Room T9 MP Shah Hospital Dinesh Chandar, Shivachi Road, Nairobi.
Contact: +254 20 374 2763
Email: clinic@drkiarie.com
Dr. Alfred Karagu
Chief Executive Officer at National Cancer Institute of Kenya
Location: Afya House, Cathedral Road 00100 Nairobi, Kenya
Contact: +254 720849417
Email: ncikenya@gmail.com
What is the new cancer treatment in Kenya?
Kenya has made a significant leap in tech and cancer treatment with the launch of CyberKnife technology. This system features high-tech radiotherapy with precise targeting of tumors, minimizing damage to surrounding healthy tissues.
How many oncologists are in Kenya?
To put this issue into perspective, a cursory search of the official Kenyan medical practitioners database shows less than 100 oncologists are serving 54 million Kenyans in 2022, translating to an oncologist-to-patient ratio of 1:540 000.
How much does cancer treatment cost in Kenya?
Patients on chemotherapy alone cost an average of KES 138,207 (USD 1364.3); while those treated with surgery cost an average of KES 128,207 (1265.6), and those on radiotherapy KES 119,036 (1175.1). Some patients had a combination of all three, costing, on average, KES 333,462 (3291.8) per patient during the year.