Our Oncologists

Dr. Lima Mathew is one of the most contemporary Ayurveda oncologists in India with hands-on experience in handling cancer patients with herbs-mineral preparations and Panchakarma. She hails from Mangalore and belongs to a family with a highly prestigious legacy in Ayurveda. Her father Vaidyaratnam Dr. A A Mathukutty is an astute physician and meticulous researcher in the field of Ayurveda oncology for 3 decades. Presently, she is the founder and Director of Saptharchi Holistic Center for Cancer Care, Mangalore.

Dr. Lima completed her Fellowship in Ayurveda Oncology from KLE University, Belgaum where she was actively involved in oncology clinical practice as well as research works. Being highly qualified and trained at some of the most prestigious hospitals such as Aditya Birla Cancer hospital - Pune, KCTRI - Hubli, and various other cancer hospitals in India, Dr. Lima brings a lot of knowledge and training. During her extensive career, Dr. Lima has dealt with innumerable adult and pediatric cancer cases which include Breast and cervical cancer, colorectal cancer, hematological malignancies, Sarcoma, and many more.

She has been associated as a Consultant oncologist with some of the most coveted Ayurveda hospitals in India. Dr. Lima is highly regarded for the outstanding treatment outcome when it comes to holistic oncology practices and hence strongly emphasizes doing a thorough screening in both cancer patients as well as survivors.

• BAMS from Alvas Ayurveda Medical College, Mangalore, Karnataka, 2014
• MD (Panchakarma)AAMC, Mangalore, RGUHS, Karnataka 2017
• FAO (Fellowship in Ayur Oncology)KAHER, KLE University, Belgaum, 2020
• Surgical, radiation, and medical oncologyTraining .KCTRI, Hubli
• PET scan Trained in PET scan and other investigation methods. Birla cancer hospital, Pune.
• Ayurveda oncology Oncology training under Dr. C D Sahadevan. Kerala.
• Cancer immunotherapy Training from Rasayu cancer clinic, Pune.

Attended and presented papers in various national and international seminars on cancer. Resource person and guest speaker at an International conference for framing the integrated protocol for cancer management, AIIMS, New Delhi. Conducted and participated in many Free medical camps for cancer patients associated with Govt. Ayurvedic dispensaries and manufacturers in India.

• Preventive oncology
• Ayurveda oncology - curative
• Cancer immunotherapy - Rasayan therapy
• Cancer nutrition
• Counseling for cancer patients
• Yoga and meditation
• Pain management and Palliative care.

• Cancer Prevention
• Mind-body Medicine
• Physical Medicine
• Exercise
• Stress Management
• Acupuncture
• Counseling