16 surgical oncology specialists are listed in our India network in Chennai, at 5 hospitals, with 7–35 years of listed experience among them.
This page lists the surgical oncology doctors in our directory for Chennai, India, drawn from hospitals including Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Gleneagles Global Hospital, Apollo Gleneagles Hospital and others. Each listing links through to the doctor's full profile page.
Why Choose Chennai, India for Surgical Oncology?
Chennai, India is one of GAF Healthcare's listed hubs for surgical oncology, with 16 specialists across 5 hospitals in our directory, offering 7–35 years of listed experience among them.
Of the hospitals listed here, 3 hold JCI (Joint Commission International) accreditation, and 4 hold NABH accreditation — recognised international and national benchmarks for hospital patient-safety and clinical-quality standards. Published patient guides on this site put typical India treatment costs at roughly 60–80% less than equivalent care in the US, UK or Gulf.
As with every doctor and hospital you find through GAF Healthcare, choosing Chennai, India comes with our own coordination support: a single itemised quote, visa and travel arrangements, and a language-speaking companion where needed — see "How GAF Healthcare assists" below.
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FeaturedDr. Rupinder Sekhon
- 35+ years of experience in Gynecologic Oncosurgeon
- Senior Consultant, Gynaecologic Oncology & Surgical Oncology, Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre, Chennai, India
- Certified Robotic Console Surgeon, 2011 to Present
- Cytoreductive Surgery with HIPEC for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
- PIPAC (Pressurised Intraperitoneal Aerosol Chemotherapy) for Recurrent Ovarian Cancer
- Robotic-Assisted Radical Hysterectomy
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Gynecologic Cancers
- Comprehensive Staging Surgery for Ovarian and Endometrial Cancers
Dr. Anil K D'Cruz
- 33+ years of experience in Head & Neck Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant — Surgical Oncology, Apollo Athenaa Women's Cancer Centre, Chennai, Present
- Visiting Consultant, Apollo Hospitals — Delhi, Mumbai, and Chennai, Present
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Oral Cancer Resection
- Laryngeal Cancer Surgery
- Neck Dissection
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
Dr. Jagadesh Chandra Bose
- 30+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology, Rela Hospital, Chennai, India — Present
- 30+ years of clinical practice in surgical oncology and complex cancer management
- Head and neck tumor surgery
- Pelvic tumor surgery
- Limb salvage surgery
- Bone tumor surgery
- Neck dissection
Dr. P. Saravanan
- 30+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Visiting Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Rela Hospital, Chennai, Present
- Senior Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Global Health City, Chennai
- Oral Cancer Resection and Reconstruction
- Radical Neck Dissection
- Total Gastrectomy for Gastric Cancer
- Esophageal Cancer Surgery
- Thyroidectomy for Thyroid Cancer
Dr. Prithviraj T
- 25+ years of experience in General & Breast Surgeon
- Currently serving as Senior Consultant, General Surgery at Apollo Hospitals, Greams Road, Chennai.
- Has practised general and breast surgery in Chennai for over 25 years, managing a broad caseload across elective and urgent surgical conditions.
- Inguinal Hernia Repair
- Ventral Hernia Repair
- Incisional Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
- Thyroidectomy
Dr. Vidhyadharan Sivakumar
- 23+ years of experience in Head & Neck Oncological Surgeon
- Consultant – Head & Neck Oncologist, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, Present
- Assistant Professor in Head & Neck Surgery, Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences, Kochi
- Oral Cancer Surgery
- Laryngeal Cancer Surgery
- Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Selective Neck Dissection
- Comprehensive Neck Dissection
Dr. Sandip Durah
- 20+ years of experience in Head and Neck Onco-Surgeon
- Senior Consultant Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai — Present
- Senior Head and Neck Oncosurgeon, Leading Cancer Institute, Chennai
- Oral cancer surgery with resection and reconstruction
- Oropharyngeal cancer resection
- Laryngeal cancer surgery and laryngeal preservation
- Hypopharyngeal cancer resection
- Neck dissection (selective, modified, radical)
Dr. P. Usha
- 19+ years of experience in Gynecologist & Gynecologic Oncology Specialist
- Currently serving as Visiting Consultant in Obstetrics & Gynecology at Rela Hospital (Women & Children's Hospital), Chennai.
- Associated with the Dr. Rela Institute – Onco Fertility Department and IRM, contributing to fertility preservation in oncology patients.
- Hysterectomy (Uterus Removal Surgery)
- Myomectomy (Fibroid Removal Surgery)
- Endometriosis Surgery
- Endometrial Ablation
- Pelvic Organ Prolapse Surgery
Dr. Balaji Ramani
- 17+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Director, Gleneagles Institute of Oncology, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, Perumbakkam — Present
- Senior Surgical Oncologist, Apollo Specialty Hospitals, Teynampet, Chennai
- Robotic-assisted gynecological oncology surgery
- Cytoreductive surgery with HIPEC
- Laparoscopic-assisted oncological procedures
- Breast-conserving oncoplastic reconstruction
- Ovarian cancer debulking surgery
Dr. Keshavarajan G
- 17+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Consultant, Department of Surgical Oncology, Rela Hospital Cancer Centre, Chennai — Present
- Assistant Professor, Kasturba Medical College and Hospital, Manipal — clinical and academic experience
- Breast cancer surgery with oncoplasty
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
- Gynecological cancer debulking
- Colorectal cancer resection
- Gastric cancer surgery
Dr. Naveen H C
- 15+ years of experience in Head & Neck Onco-Surgeon
- Consultant — Head & Neck Oncology & Surgical Oncology, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, Present
- Consultant, Department of Head & Neck and Reconstructive Surgery, Mazumdar Shaw Cancer Center, Narayana Hrudayalaya
- Oral cancer surgery and resection
- Selective and comprehensive neck dissection
- Laryngeal cancer surgery
- Hypopharyngeal cancer resection
- Oropharyngeal cancer surgery
Dr. Shubhra Chauhan
- 15+ years of experience in Head & Neck Onco-Surgeon
- Senior Consultant — Head & Neck Surgical Oncology, Gleneagles HealthCity Chennai, Present
- Head & Neck Cancer Surgeon, Nungambakkam Head & Neck Cancer Clinic, Chennai, Present
- Wide local excision for oral cavity cancer
- Neck dissection (selective and comprehensive)
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy and mapping
- Laryngeal conservation surgery
- Pharyngeal and laryngeal reconstruction
Dr. Swathi Prakash
- 15+ years of experience in Breast Surgical Oncologist
- Consultant, Breast Surgery & Surgical Oncology — Rela Hospital, Chennai
- Visiting Research Scholar — National Institute of Cancer Prevention & Research (NICPR), Noida
- Breast cancer surgery and oncological resection
- Skin-sparing mastectomy with reconstruction
- Oncoplastic breast surgery
- Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy)
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Dr. D. Pon Jeeva Mathan
- 10+ years of experience in Surgical Oncologist
- Consultant, Surgical Oncology — Dr. Rela Institute and Medical Centre, Chennai
- Senior Resident, Surgical Oncology — Tata Medical Center, Kolkata
- Breast-Conserving Surgery
- Mastectomy and Reconstruction
- Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Endoscopic Breast Surgery
- Endoscopic Thyroid Surgery
Dr. Phanendra Kumar Gubbala
- 9+ years of experience in Gynecologic Oncosurgeon
- Consultant—Gynaecological Oncology, Apollo Proton Cancer Centre, Chennai, India
- Consultant—Gynaecological Oncology, Apollo Hospitals, Ahmedabad, India
- Radical hysterectomy with pelvic lymphadenectomy
- Cervical cancer surgery (open and laparoscopic)
- Ovarian cancer cytoreduction and debulking
- Robotic-assisted gynecological oncology procedures
- Sentinel lymph node biopsy
Dr. Aiswarya Sekar
- 7+ years of experience in Gynecologic Oncosurgeon
- Gynecologic Oncosurgeon, Dr. Rela Institute & Medical Centre, Chennai — Present
- Senior Resident & Fellow in Gynecologic Oncology, Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai — 2024
- Cytoreductive Surgery for Advanced Ovarian Cancer
- HIPEC (Heated Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
- Radical Hysterectomy with Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
- Robotic-Assisted Hysterectomy
- Vulvectomy and Groin Node Dissection
How we selected these doctors
A doctor appears on this page when their listed specialty maps to Surgical Oncology in Chennai, India. Doctors are not ranked by a proprietary "best" score — the order follows years of listed experience (highest first), the same field shown on each doctor's profile. This page does not display aggregate star ratings.
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Choosing the right surgical oncology surgeon is one of the most important decisions in your treatment journey. A few factors are worth weighing before you decide:
Experience and Expertise
Look for a surgeon with a strong track record in surgical oncology specifically, not just general surgery. Years of listed experience — shown on every profile below — is a reasonable starting point.
Specialization
Surgical Oncology covers a wide range of procedures, from routine endoscopic work to complex organ transplants. Check that the doctor's listed procedures (see "Procedures in surgical oncology" below) actually match the treatment you need.
Hospital Affiliation
The hospital matters as much as the surgeon. Look for an accredited centre with a dedicated gastroenterology/HPB (hepatopancreatobiliary) unit, ICU support, and experience treating international patients — see "Hospitals where these doctors operate" below.
Communication and Second Opinions
You should be able to get clear answers about your case before committing to travel. Ask for a written second opinion on your reports, in a language you're comfortable in, before you decide.
Transparent Costs
Ask for an itemised, all-inclusive estimate — surgeon's fee, hospital charges and stay — before you travel, so there are no surprises once treatment begins. Our cost calculator (linked below) gives a starting estimate.
How GAF Healthcare Assists in Choosing the Best Doctor for Surgical Oncology in Chennai, India
Discover the Top Doctors for Surgical Oncology in Chennai, India
This page lists 16 surgical oncology specialists across 5 hospitals in Chennai, India, so you can compare experience and hospital affiliation in one place.
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Transparent, All-Inclusive Costs
We provide a single, itemised quote covering the doctor's fee, hospital charges and stay — no hidden fees, and there's no charge for requesting an estimate. Use our cost calculator alongside this page for a first estimate.
Visa, Travel and Stay Coordination
Once you choose a doctor, we help arrange the medical visa invitation letter, hotel or serviced-apartment booking near the hospital, airport pickup and transport to your appointments.
On-the-Ground and Language Support
A dedicated, language-speaking companion can accompany you to appointments, and our team stays in touch after you return home to check on your recovery.
Curious what treatment might cost for your case? Use our cost calculator for a personalized estimate.
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