Dr. Swapnil Deshmukh – Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Onco-Life Cancer Centre

About Dr. Swapnil Deshmukh

Dr. Swapnil Deshmukh is a Consultant Anaesthesiologist at Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Satara, and a Lifetime Member of the Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA). His practice covers the full range of anaesthesia care for cancer patients, from complex onco-surgery and regional anaesthesia techniques to peri-operative pain management and surgical trauma care.

Within Onco-Life’s multidisciplinary team, Dr. Deshmukh works closely with surgical oncologists, medical oncologists, and critical-care specialists to ensure that every patient receives a safe, individualised anaesthesia plan that supports their surgical outcome and overall recovery.

Qualifications

• MBBS
• MD (Anaesthesiology) [verify degree/DNB – clinical team confirmation]
• Lifetime Member, Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists (ISA)

Designation

Consultant Anaesthesiologist, Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Satara

Areas of Expertise

General Anaesthesia

• Paediatric anaesthesia for children undergoing cancer surgery
• Geriatric anaesthesia for older adults with complex medical histories
• Obstetric anaesthesia
• Orthopaedic anaesthesia
• Neurosurgery and plastic surgery anaesthesia
• Urological surgery anaesthesia
• Onco-surgery anaesthesia, including major head and neck, breast, gastrointestinal, and gynaecological cancer procedures

Regional Anaesthesia

• Spinal anaesthesia
• Epidural anaesthesia
• Caudal anaesthesia
• Labour analgesia
• Regional nerve blocks, including blind and peripheral nerve stimulator (PNS)-guided techniques

Peri-operative and Critical Care

• Surgical trauma management
• Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Peri-operative ventilation, circulation, nutrition, and venous access management

Pain Management

• Post-operative pain relief
• Cancer-related pain and palliative pain support, in coordination with the palliative care team

Onco-Anaesthesia at Onco-Life

Cancer patients often require anaesthesia in circumstances that call for extra care, including pre-existing chemotherapy or radiation, nutritional depletion, and other treatment-related factors. Dr. Deshmukh’s role is to ensure that:

• Every patient receives a pre-anaesthesia assessment tailored to their cancer type, prior treatments, and general health
• Anaesthesia is delivered safely during procedures that may involve extended duration, blood loss, or challenging airway anatomy (particularly in head and neck cancer surgery)
• Post-operative pain is managed proactively so patients can begin recovery and further treatment on schedule

Publications and Academic Interests

Dr. Deshmukh authored a clinical dissertation titled “Comparison of Intrathecal Bupivacaine, Levobupivacaine and Ropivacaine in Infra-umbilical Surgery.” His academic interest lies in comparing regional anaesthesia agents for safety, effectiveness, and patient comfort in surgical practice.

Consultation Centre

Dr. Deshmukh is based at Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Satara.

Contact: 02162-350063 | 7769004343 | 7030362222

Patients from across Satara district, Sangli, Kolhapur, and Solapur regions travel to this centre for cancer surgery and treatment. Onco-Life also operates centres in Pune, Chiplun, and Talegaon Dabhade.

Government Schemes and Insurance

Onco-Life Cancer Centre, Satara is empanelled under Mahatma Jyotirao Phule Jan Arogya Yojana (MJPJAY), Ayushman Bharat (PM-JAY), and CGHS. GIPSA cashless insurance is accepted for empanelled insurers. Eligibility criteria apply; please check government scheme eligibility before your visit.

Book a Consultation with Dr. Swapnil Deshmukh

For pre-surgical anaesthesia consultation, pain management review, or peri-operative planning, please Book a Doctor Appointment or contact the Satara centre directly. Our coordinators will confirm timings and ensure your prior reports reach the anaesthesia team well before your scheduled surgery.