Dr. Ravella Venkateswara Rao
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) Senior Consultant – Medical Oncology & Hematology

MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (Medical Oncology) Senior Consultant & HOD – Department of Medical Oncology
Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla is a Medical Oncologist in India with 15+ years of experience, currently at Star Hospitals.
Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla is a specialist in Medical Oncology, Targeted Therapy, and Immunotherapy. He completed superspecialty training at national institutes and follows evidence-based medical oncology protocols. Using molecular tumor profiling, he develops personalized systemic cancer therapies for solid tumors and hematological malignancies.
Molecular profiling-driven administration of targeted small molecules and monoclonal antibodies.
Administration of immune checkpoint inhibitors for resistant and metastatic malignancies.
Customized systemic chemotherapy regimens for lung, breast, gastrointestinal, gynecological, and prostate cancers.
Genetic cancer screening, risk counseling, and comprehensive palliative symptom management.
Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla, Medical Oncologist in India with 15+ years of experience.
Current position: Medical Oncology) Senior Consultant & HOD – Department of Medical Oncology
How Shifara Health connects international patients with Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla, Medical Oncologist in India.
Send your reports and scans on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A Shifara case manager replies within 24 hours.
We share your case with Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla at Star Hospitals and send you the treatment plan with a written cost estimate, free.
Speak to Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla on a video call before you travel to India. The consultation fee is USD 21.
We arrange the hospital invitation letter for your e-Medical Visa and guide you through the application, free. Your case manager stays with you from the airport to the day you fly home.
After treatment we schedule your follow-up consultations with Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla, including after you return home.
Indicative package costs in India at Shifara partner hospitals. Your written estimate depends on your reports.
| Treatment | Indicative cost (USD) |
|---|---|
| Adult Bone Marrow Transplant | BITE Therapy |
| CAR-T Cell Therapy | $50,000 |
| Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant | Full Match BMT |
| Proton Therapy | $32,000 |
Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla is a Medical Oncologist in India with 15+ years of experience, practising at Star Hospitals. Qualifications: MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DM (.
Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla practises at Star Hospitals, HITEC City, Hyderabad, Telangana.
Send your medical reports to Shifara Health on WhatsApp or through the form on this page. A case manager replies within 24 hours, arranges your appointment with Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla and shares a written cost estimate. Our help is free for patients.
Yes. You can book a video consultation with Dr. Sainath Bhethanabhotla before you travel to India. The fee is USD 21.
The cost depends on the procedure, the room category and how long you stay in hospital. Share your reports and we will get a written estimate from Star Hospitals at no charge. Indicative costs for related treatments are listed above.
Most international patients travel on India's e-Medical Visa. Once the hospital confirms your treatment plan, we arrange the invitation letter and guide you through the application, free. Read our medical visa guide.
Share your reports and get a free opinion from a senior specialist before you travel.