Dr. Akshat Malik

Dr. Akshat Malik is a Senior Consultant in Surgical Oncology specialising in Head & Neck cancer surgery at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi. With over 13 years of focused clinical experience, he holds impressive international qualifications including FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, England, and FACS from the American College of Surgeons. His expertise spans the full spectrum of head and neck malignancies, from oral cavity and pharyngeal cancers to laryngeal, thyroid, and salivary gland tumours.

Dr. Malik has performed over 3,000 head and neck cancer surgeries, combining oncologic precision with functional and cosmetic preservation. He is a certified robotic console surgeon with specialised expertise in scarless robotic thyroidectomy and transoral robotic surgery (TORS), enabling effective cancer removal with superior cosmetic and functional outcomes. His approach emphasises preserving speech, swallowing, and appearance while ensuring optimal cancer control. He has published over 50 PubMed-indexed research papers in leading international oncology journals and contributed chapters to authoritative textbooks in Head & Neck Oncology, demonstrating his commitment to evidence-based practice.

Dr. Malik treats a significant international patient population, including patients from the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, North Africa, and across South Asia. International patients appreciate his fluency in English, his alignment with global oncology guidelines, and his ability to deliver complex reconstructive surgery with minimal morbidity. He combines Indian surgical precision with international standards of care, making him a trusted choice for patients seeking world-standard cancer treatment close to home.

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi is a Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited tertiary-care centre with state-of-the-art surgical facilities, including dedicated robotic operating theatres and comprehensive head and neck oncology infrastructure. The hospital has a well-established international patient services desk, multilingual support, and seamless coordination for medical tourism. Dr. Malik's practice benefits from Apollo's strengths in imaging, pathology, critical care, and post-operative rehabilitation, ensuring comprehensive cancer care aligned with international protocols.

International patients choosing Dr. Malik gain access to advanced surgical oncology at a fraction of costs in Western countries, with the added assurance of internationally recognised qualifications and memberships in ASCO, BAHNO, and the Foundation of Head & Neck Oncology. His commitment to functional outcomes makes him particularly suited for patients prioritising quality of life alongside cancer cure.