
Consultant medical oncologist specialising in solid tumours and blood cancers
Experience
17 years
Languages
English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil
Location
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
Sees
adults, seniors
Dr. Deepthi Silymon is a Consultant in Haematology and Oncology at Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City in Abu Dhabi. She holds an MBBS from the University of Kerala, India, and a Diploma in National Board (DNB) in Clinical and Medical Oncology from India's National Board of Exams. With 17 years of overall clinical experience and 13 years focused on oncology, she has worked across multiple countries—India, Bahrain, and the UAE—building extensive expertise in cancer care.
Dr. Silymon treats a wide range of solid-tumour cancers and blood-related cancers (excluding acute leukaemia). Her clinical approach combines chemotherapy, hormone therapy, and immunotherapy tailored to individual patient needs. She also specialises in palliative care—managing pain and symptoms to improve quality of life for patients with advanced disease. She is certified by leading international bodies including the Royal College of Physicians (UK), the European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), and Harvard University's Dana Farber Cancer Institute.
She is a good fit for patients seeking comprehensive medical oncology care, whether newly diagnosed or requiring second opinions. Her teaching roles at the University of Kerala demonstrate a commitment to training the next generation of oncologists.
Special interests: immunotherapy, hormone-responsive cancers, palliative care.
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MBBS (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery)
University of Kerala, India
DNB (Diploma in National Board) - Clinical and Medical Oncology
National Board of Exams, India
Consultant, Haematology and Oncology
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC), United Arab Emirates
Teaching Staff to Oncology Residents and Undergraduate MBBS Students
University of Kerala, India
Consultant Medical Oncologist
Bahrain Specialist Hospital, Bahrain
Consultant Medical Oncologist
SUT Royalé Hospital, India
Assistant Medical Oncologist
Amala Cancer Research Center, Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, India
Research Assistant and Fellow Investigator, Department of Genitourinary Oncology
Regional Cancer Centre, India
Consultations are available in English, Hindi, Malayalam, Tamil.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City — Abu Dhabi, Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi.
This doctor primarily sees adults and seniors.
Commonly treated: Blood Cancers, Breast Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Endometrial Cancer, Gastric Cancer, Lung Cancer, Lymphoma, Multiple Myeloma.
Profile compiled from Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City's public website (see original profile via the booking link). Data is informational, not medical advice.
Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Ghweifat International Highway Next to Mafraq Hospital, Al Mafraq area - Abu Dhabi
+971 800 7762Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC)
Al Mafraq, Abu Dhabi
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