Pioneers in Cancer Pain

Lasting relief from pain, with dignity and compassionate care.

Dr. Parmanand Jain — MBBS, MD (Anaesthesiology), FICA, FIAPM, FOAPM, FAMS. India's senior Pain & Palliative Care Physician. Formerly Professor & Head, Division of Pain, Department of Anaesthesiology, Critical Care & Pain, Tata Memorial Centre, Mumbai. Over 30 years of experience in pain management, interventional procedures and palliative care, with 90+ research publications and 300+ lectures across 30 countries.

30+ Years ExperiencePain & Palliative MedicineTata Memorial Centre
Pain Management SpecialistBringing RELIEF from Cancer Pain
Dr. Parmanand Jain, Pain and Palliative Medicine Physician, in his consulting room
Fellowships & credentials

30+

Years of experience

90+

Research publications

300+

Lectures, orations & workshops

30

Countries with international academic engagement

About Dr. Jain

India's most trusted name in cancer pain & palliative medicine

Internationally recognized, nationally trusted — and still seeing patients every week in Chembur, Mumbai.

Three decades at Tata Memorial Centre shaped a simple conviction: pain is never something a patient must simply endure.

Dr. Parmanand Jain completed his MBBS in 1981 and MD in Anesthesiology in 1985 at Medical College, Gwalior. After training at Dr. RML and GB Pant Hospitals in New Delhi and teaching at Udaipur Medical College, he joined Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai in 1992.

He served as Professor of Anesthesia & Critical Care, led Pain Management for a decade, and became Professor & Head of the Division of Pain — authoring 90+ research publications, delivering 300+ lectures across 30 countries and leading the national ISSP cancer pain guidelines.

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Pain Management

Structured assessment of cancer and non-cancer pain, followed by a written, step-by-step plan combining medicines, interventional procedures and rehabilitation — reviewed until comfort is achieved.

  • Cancer & neuropathic pain
  • Nerve blocks & neurolysis
  • Opioid titration & safety

Palliative Care

Care for the whole person and the family — relief of breathlessness, nausea, fatigue and distress, honest conversations about what lies ahead, and support that continues between hospital visits.

  • Symptom control
  • Family counselling
  • Continuity of care at home

Expertise & Treatments

Six areas of focused, evidence-led care

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Professional Journey

Four decades in medicine, three at Tata Memorial Centre

  1. 1981–85

    MBBS & MD Anesthesiology, Medical College, Gwalior

    Step 1
  2. 1985–92

    Registrar, New Delhi · Asst. Professor, Udaipur Medical College

    Step 2
  3. 1992

    Joined Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai

    Step 3
  4. 1997

    UICC Fellowships — MSKCC, New York & Johns Hopkins, Baltimore

    Step 4
  5. 2011–12

    President, Indian Pain Society

    Step 5
  6. 2020

    Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences (FAMS)

    Step 6
  7. 2025

    Pain Physician, Sushrut Hospital, Chembur, Mumbai

    Step 7

Updates

News & Media Highlights

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Experience & Achievements

Recognition, fellowships & publications

Fellow, National Academy of Medical Sciences

FAMS, New Delhi — 2020

President, Indian Pain Society

2011–12

UICC International Fellowships

Memorial Sloan Kettering, New York & Johns Hopkins, Baltimore — 1997

90+

Peer-reviewed publications

150+

Citations on ResearchGate

ISSP

Led national cancer pain guidelines

“Pain is never something a patient must simply endure. With careful assessment and the right treatment, comfort is almost always achievable — and comfort is what makes every other part of treatment possible.”

Dr. Parmanand Jain

Patient Testimonials

What families say

My mother's cancer pain had not been controlled for months. Dr. Jain changed her medicines and performed a nerve block — within a week she was sleeping through the night again.
Daughter of a patient, Chembur, Mumbai
He explained every option patiently, including what he would not recommend. That honesty is rare and it made the decision easy for our family.
Patient's son, Navi Mumbai
We travelled from Indore for his opinion. The consultation was unhurried and the plan he wrote out was followed by our local doctor without any confusion.
Patient, Indore

FAQs

Questions patients and families ask

Practical answers about consultations, medicines and procedures.

Where does Dr. Jain see patients?+

Consultations are by appointment at Sushrut Hospital, Chembur, Mumbai, as part of Dr. Advani's team, and at Gleneagles Hospital. Patients from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and across India are welcome.

What should I bring to the first consultation?+

Please bring all prescriptions and current medicines, recent scans and reports (CT, MRI, PET), biopsy or histopathology reports, and a short written note of when the pain began, where it travels and what makes it better or worse.

Are opioid medicines safe for long-term cancer pain?+

Used correctly, at the right dose and with monitoring, opioids are safe and remain the backbone of moderate to severe cancer pain relief. Addiction is rare in this setting; side effects such as constipation and drowsiness are anticipated and treated from day one.

Is an interventional pain procedure always required?+

No. Most pain is controlled with medicines alone. Procedures such as coeliac plexus blocks or intrathecal therapy are considered when pain persists despite adequate medicines, or when side effects limit the dose.

Can care continue with my local doctor?+

Yes. Every patient leaves with a written plan that a local physician or oncologist can follow, along with clear instructions on when to escalate and how to reach the clinic.

How do I book an appointment?+

Call or message +91 90046 45386. You may also send your reports and query through the contact form and the clinic will respond with the next available slot.

Patient Education

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Watch & learn

Featured videos

Expert conversations and clinical teaching from Dr. P. N. Jain — playing right here on this page.

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Waah Zindagi — Jain Ratna: Dr. P. N. Jain

A profile of Dr. P. N. Jain and his leadership in pain medicine at Tata Memorial Hospital.

Cancer Pain Management — Expert Insights by Dr. P. N. Jain

Expert guidance on understanding cancer pain and the treatment approaches available to patients.

Palliative Care Workshop — Peripheral Nerve Injections

A practical teaching session by Dr. P. N. Jain on peripheral nerve injections in palliative care.

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Consultation locations

Consult Dr. Jain in Mumbai

Appointments at Sushrut Hospital, Chembur and Gleneagles Hospital, Parel.

Sushrut Hospital

Chembur, Mumbai

365, Swastik Park, Chembur (East), Mumbai – 400071

Consultations and image-guided interventional pain procedures, as part of Dr. Advani's team.

Gleneagles Hospital

Parel, Mumbai

35, Dr. E Borges Road, Hospital Avenue, Opp. Shirodkar High School, Parel, Mumbai – 400012

Consultations for cancer pain, neuropathic pain and palliative care.

India Oncology Healing Centre (IOHC)

Chembur, Mumbai

Appointments Only
1101, 11th Floor, Shrikant Chamber-2, Next to R. K. Studio, Union Park, Chembur, Mumbai – 400071

Pain management for oncology and palliative care patients. Appointments only — please confirm a slot before visiting.

Appointments by phone: +91 99676 60429

Appointments

Consult Dr. Jain in Mumbai

Consultations by appointment at Sushrut Hospital, Chembur and Gleneagles Hospital. Patients from Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and across India are welcome.

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