Dr. Akshay Tiwari

Dr. Akshay Tiwari is a Senior Orthopedic Oncologist with over 22 years of specialized clinical experience in the surgical management of musculoskeletal tumors. He holds an MBBS, MS in Orthopedics, and completed a prestigious Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Oncology at the Rizzoli Orthopedic Institute in Italy—one of Europe's leading centers for bone tumor surgery. He also holds a Diploma in Tissue Banking, reflecting his commitment to advanced oncologic techniques and tissue preservation.

At Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, Dr. Tiwari manages the full spectrum of bone and soft tissue cancers, including osteosarcoma, Ewing's sarcoma, soft tissue sarcomas, and metastatic bone disease. His clinical expertise encompasses limb salvage surgery, complex tumor resections, spinal tumor surgery using computer navigation technology, and reconstructive oncologic procedures. He performs advanced techniques such as cryosurgery for bone tumors, total femur replacement, en bloc resection of spinal sarcomas, and rotationplasty. His approach prioritizes function preservation and patient quality of life while achieving complete tumor control.

Dr. Tiwari regularly treats international patients from the Gulf region, Africa, and South Asia who seek his expertise in complex bone and soft tissue oncology. He conducts comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer care, coordinating with medical oncologists, radiotherapists, and pathologists to deliver personalized treatment plans. His compassionate patient-centered approach and fluency in English and Hindi facilitate smooth communication with international families throughout treatment and follow-up.

Indraprastha Apollo Hospital is a state-of-the-art tertiary care center in Delhi with NABH accreditation, advanced imaging facilities (MRI, CT, PET-CT), dedicated oncology theaters, and experienced anesthesia and nursing teams. The hospital's tumor board ensures multidisciplinary case review, and its international patient services department supports visa, accommodation, and treatment coordination for overseas patients. International patients benefit from seamless integration of surgical care with medical oncology and radiation therapy on-site.

Dr. Tiwari holds key leadership positions in Indian and international orthopedic oncology organizations. He is Deputy Editor of the Oncology Section in the Journal of Clinical Orthopedics and Trauma, IMSOS Representative to the Editorial Board of the Journal of Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors, and an Executive Committee Member of the Indian Musculoskeletal Oncology Society. He serves as Chief Investigator for the Multicentric Osteosarcoma Study sponsored by IMSOS and chairs the Osteosarcoma Subcommittee of the Indian Paediatric Haemato-Oncology Group. His research and clinical leadership have earned Best Paper awards at the Indian Cancer Congress (2013) and RGCON (2011).

International patients should know that Dr. Tiwari's experience with rare and complex bone tumors, combined with his European fellowship training and research leadership, positions him as a trusted specialist for second opinions, definitive surgical management, and long-term oncologic follow-up. Gaf Healthcare facilitates seamless booking, telemedicine consultations, medical record review, and travel coordination for patients seeking his expertise.