Dr. Nikhil Agrawal

Dr. Nikhil Agrawal is a Senior Consultant Gastrointestinal-Hepatobiliary-Pancreatic (GI-HPB) Surgical Oncologist with over 19 years of specialised experience in managing complex malignancies of the liver, pancreas, gallbladder, stomach, esophagus, and biliary system. He holds an MCh degree from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi, alongside qualifications in MS (Surgery) and MBBS, all from the same premier institution. His practice is exclusively devoted to GI-HPB surgical oncology, positioning him as one of India's leading specialists in this technically demanding field.

Dr. Agrawal has performed over 1,500 advanced minimally invasive and robotic GI-HPB cancer surgeries throughout his career. He is a certified robotic surgery proctor who actively mentors fellow surgeons in complex robotic oncologic procedures. His clinical expertise spans pancreatic cancer surgery, bile duct and gallbladder cancer resection, gastric and esophageal cancer surgery, colorectal cancer management, liver cancer resection, and cytoreductive surgery with hyperthermic intraperitoneal chemotherapy (CRS + HIPEC). He has spearheaded the development of some of India's most advanced robotic and laparoscopic GI-HPB cancer surgery programs, establishing structured, minimally invasive pathways at premier institutions.

International patients, particularly from the Gulf Cooperation Council, Africa, and Central Asian countries, regularly seek Dr. Agrawal's expertise for complex cancer resections. His multidisciplinary approach and experience with cross-border patient coordination ensure seamless care for families travelling to India. He maintains fluency in English and Hindi, facilitating clear communication with diverse patient populations. Dr. Agrawal is deeply engaged in academic medicine, having authored over 50 PubMed-indexed publications and several book chapters, including contributions to The Lancet Oncology, and is an invited faculty member at major national and international GI-HPB conferences.

Dr. Agrawal practices at Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi, a Joint Commission International (JCI)-accredited multispecialty centre with comprehensive oncology infrastructure, advanced operating theatres equipped for robotic surgery, high-dependency units, and dedicated international patient services. The hospital's proximity to New Delhi's international airport and its established protocols for medical tourism make it an ideal destination for international patients seeking specialist cancer care. Patients choosing to undergo treatment under Dr. Agrawal's care benefit from world-class infrastructure, integrated supportive care, and ongoing follow-up coordination via Gaf Healthcare's platform.