Dr. D. Pon Jeeva Mathan

Dr. D. Pon Jeeva Mathan is a Consultant Surgical Oncologist at Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre in Chennai, with over 10 years of clinical and surgical experience across leading cancer centres and teaching hospitals in India. He holds an MBBS from Rajah Muthiah Medical College, an MS in General Surgery from Sree Balaji Medical College, and dual Post-Doctoral Fellowships in Minimal Access Surgery (GEM Hospital) and Surgical Oncology (Tata Medical Center), positioning him as a specialist in advanced, minimally invasive oncological procedures.

Dr. Mathan's clinical expertise spans endoscopic breast surgery, endoscopic thyroid surgery, robotic-assisted gynaecological oncology, and laparoscopic cancer resections. He has published groundbreaking work, including the first case report from India on Endoscopic Breast Conservation Surgery for Early-Stage Invasive Carcinoma (Indian Surgery Journal, 2025), and has presented multiple papers at national and international surgical conferences including ASICON, ICES, and Laparosurg. His hands-on training in advanced techniques spans Vietnam, Russia, and Taiwan, reflecting his commitment to staying at the forefront of surgical innovation.

International patients from the Gulf, Africa, and South Asia benefit from Dr. Mathan's patient-centred, evidence-based approach. He communicates fluently in English, Hindi, and Tamil, making consultations accessible and reassuring for patients across linguistic backgrounds. His practice emphasises surgical precision, minimal trauma, and faster recovery, key considerations for medical tourists planning their treatment timeline and stay.

Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre is a NABH-accredited, multispecialty tertiary care centre renowned for oncology, with dedicated international patient services, comprehensive pre- and post-operative support, and seamless coordination for out-of-state and overseas patients. The institute's integrated approach to cancer care—combining surgical expertise with medical and radiation oncology—ensures holistic treatment planning. For international patients seeking advanced surgical oncology in India, Dr. Mathan at Dr. Rela Institute offers both technical excellence and the convenience of world-class care at significantly lower cost than Western hospitals, with minimal wait times and personalised attention.