Dr Sethupathi Muthuramalingam
Consultant oncologist
MBBS, MD, FRCP(UK)
Specialises in
- Colorectal cancer
- Lung cancer
- Mesothelioma
- Immunotherapies
- Targeted therapies
I am a consultant oncologist practising at Spire Portsmouth Hospital. I treat patients with colorectal, lung cancer and mesothelioma, My expertise is treating cancer patients with chemotherapy, biological therapies, targeted therapies and also immunotherapies.
I use molecular tests like next generation sequencing (NGS) and genetic tests to guide treatment decisions and reduce the toxicities from treatment. In addition, I take part in many clinical trials and I was the principal investigator of a few of the trials. I have extensive knowledge in managing symptoms associated with cancer and I work very closely with the palliative care and pain team.
I graduated from India and obtained an MD in General Medicine from one of the prestigious central institutes (JIPMER) in India. I was awarded a Gold medal by the University for the most outstanding performance in the MD examination.
My general oncology training started in the Republic of Ireland and then I spent fours years in the Oxford Medical Oncology training programme, leading to the completion of specialist training in oncology. I took part in various research activities during my training and I was awarded the American Society of Oncology Merit Award for the quality research paper abstract submitted in one of their meetings.
In 2005 I was appointed as a Consultant Medical Oncologist at Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust.
Treatment information
Some of the principal treatments carried out by Dr Sethupathi Muthuramalingam at Spire include:
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Qualification and professional memberships
MBBS / University of Madras / 1988
Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery
Professional memberships
Association of Cancer Physicians
American Society of Clinical Oncology
European Society of Medical Oncology
International Association of Lung Cancer
Professional leadership
Lead for the chemotherapy services: 2009-2016 Portsmouth Hospitals NHS trust
Lead for the chemotherapy Governance and peer reviews: 2009-2016
Represented Portsmouth in the network chemotherapy network meetings: 2009-2016
Represented chemotherapy services in the Formulary Medicines Group meetings: 2011-2016 Portsmouth Hospitals NHS trust
Chair of the oncology Consultant group meetings: 2013-2014
Portsmouth Representative: 2011-2013 Regional ‘Cancer Drugs and Therapeutics Evaluation committee’ (CDTEC) meeting
Research and publications
I actively take part in many Phase III trials for colorectal and lung cancers. I am also the local Principal Investigator for some of the Phase III trials.
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Current NHS posts
Consultant Medical Oncologist, Portsmouth Haematology Oncology Centre, Queen Alexandra Hospital, Portsmouth.
Personal profile
I enjoy music and travelling in my free time.
Contact information
| Private secretary | Deborah Otter |
| Private secretary telephone | 07490 415 990 |
| Private secretary email | secretary@drramprivatepractice.co.uk |