Best Doctors for Esophageal Cancer in India

Dr. Kapil Kumar is a well-known Surgical Oncologist with over 32 years of experience. He is accredited with setting up the Robotic Surgery department at Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute.

Dr. Kumar specializes in colorectal surgery, gynecology oncology, gastrointestinal surgery, etc. He has received training in Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy in Holland and Laparoscopic Surgery in Korea.

He is keenly interested in breast surgery, including oncoplastic procedures, and is famous for thoracic surgery.

Dr. Subodh Pande is a highly accomplished Radiation Oncologist with nearly five decades of experience in clinical practice and teaching. He has played a pivotal role in advancing radiation oncology in India, particularly in Image-Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) and pediatric oncology.

Why Choose Dr. Pande?

• Extensive Experience: Dr. Pande holds a rich clinical experience of 47 years of experience in Radiation Oncology.
• Leadership in Rajasthan: He was instrumental in commissioning the first Linear Accelerator in the State of Rajasthan.
• Specialised Expertise: Dr. Pande has a special interest in the use of Image Guided Radiation Therapy (IGRT) and PET scan-based techniques for cancer management, particularly in Head & Neck Cancers, CNS Tumours, Childhood Cancers, and Prostate Cancers.

Dr. Pramod Kumar Julka is one of the most experienced Medical Oncologists in the North India region. He has more than 44 years of experience.

With a recipient of prestigious awards like the Padma Shri Award (fourth highest civilian award) and Lifetime Achievement Award, Dr. Pramod specializes in treating Breast cancer, Blood Cancer, Gastrointestinal Oncology, Gynecologic Oncology, Hematology oncology, and more. 

Dr. Julka also received IMA awards for Medical Education and Research in 2001.

• Dr. Sandeep Nayak is a renowned Surgical Oncologist, with an overall experience of nearly 24 years.
• His major areas of interest include colorectal cancer, digestive tract cancer, head and neck cancer, breast cancer, urinary tract cancer, gynecologic cancer, and abdominal organ cancers.
• He has performed over 100 Laprascopic surgeries.
• He won Young Surgeon Video Award at NATCON IASO in 2015, and The Times Award for Best Surgical Oncologist in India in 2018.
• He has also acquired the Detroit Fellowship Award in 2012.
• Dr. Sandeep completed his MBBS from Kasturba Medical College in 1998.
• Thereafter, he did DNB in General Surgery and Surgical Oncology in 2005 and 2011 respectively.
• He has previously worked as an Assistant Professor at Kasturba Medical College Manipal, as a consultant at Botswana Southern Africa, and as an assistant professor at Kidwai Memorial Institute of Oncology.
• Currently, he is a member of Association of Surgeons of India, Bangalore Oncology Group, Association of Medical Consultants, and Indian Association of Surgical Oncology.
• He has been registered with Karnataka Medical Council since 1999.

Dr. Surender Kumar Dabas is a renowned Surgical Oncologist in the North India region. He has more than 19 years of experience and has performed over 20,000 complex cancer surgeries, including 2500 robotic surgeries with a high success rate.

Dr. Kumar specializes in Robotic, Scarless Head & Neck Surgery, Robotic Esophageal & Lung Cancer Surgery, Robotic Pancreatic & Colorectal Surgery, and Robotic Prostate, Bladder & Kidney Cancer Surgery. He is also an international mentor for Robotic Onco Surgeries. He is a pioneer of Robotic Surgical Oncology Program.

• Dr Yogesh Kulkarni is one of the most famed Onco – surgeon in the field of Gynaecological Oncosurgery.
• He has a thriving experience of 16+ years & has performed over 1000 complex Gynaecological Cancer surgeries till date.
• Dr Kulkarni has done his MBBS, MD & DNB from the renowned institutes. Following which he did his fellowship in Gynaecological Oncology from the prestigious Tata Memorial Hospital.
• He has done over 140 successful robotic surgeries for Endometrial and Cervical cancers.
• Dr Yogesh Kulkarni has performed the first Reported Fertility Sparing Surgery (Radical Trachelectomy) for cervical Carcinoma in India on a 4 yr. old girl diagnosed with clear cell carcinoma of cervix.
• Dr Kulkarni has appeared in appeared in various noteworthy news media like Times of India,Indian Express. 
• He is an active member of International Gynaecological Cancer Society, European society of Gynaecological Oncology, Association of Gynaecological Oncologist of India, Mumbai Obstetrics & Gynaecological society, Federation of Obstetrics & Gynaecologic Societies of India.
• Dr Kulkarni has his expertise in Gynaecologic Oncology, Robotic Gynae Oncosurgery.

• Renowned Medical Oncologist and carries and experience of more than a decade
• Qualified & experienced in management of all types of cancers
• Interests are in the management of Lung Cancer, Breast cancer, Colorectal cancers, Genitourinary cancers including Cervical cancer, Ovarian Cancer, Kidney cancer, Bladder cancer, Prostate cancer, Myeloma, Lymphoma, Leukemia and Sarcomas
• A strong proponent of oncology related clinical trials and is actively involved in phase I, II and III clinical trials for cancer patients
• Expertise in regional chemotherapy especially intraperitoneal chemotherapy and HIPEC in ovarian cancers
• An active participant in oncology related educational activities including dissemination of information & training activities in Oncology

• Dr. Jalaj Baxi is a leading Surgical Oncologist in Noida, with over 36 years of experience.
• He is the best cancer surgeon for tumour removal in Noida and treats head and neck cancer, thoracic and musculoskeletal cancer, gynaecological cancer, gastrointestinal cancers, including colorectal cancer.
• Dr. Baxi is skilled in laparoscopic and minimally invasive oncosurgery and is a top doctor for breast cancer surgery in Noida.
• He did his MBBS in 1988 and his MS in General Surgery in 1994, both from RNT Medical College, Udaipur.
• He further earned his DNB in General Surgery in 1995.
• Dr. Baxi did a Fellowship in Surgical Oncology at Gujarat Cancer & Research Institute, Ahmedabad, in 2001.
• He also received additional training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in New York and Kameda Hospital in Japan.
• He received the Indian Healthcare Excellence Award in 2021 for his valuble efforts towards the field of surgical oncology.
• Dr. Baxi has co-authored chapters in medical textbooks and published papers nationally and internationally.
• He is a lifetime member of many professional organisations, including the Society of Surgeons of Nepal, the Indian Association of Surgical Oncology, the Indian Association of Surgical Gastroenterology, among others.

Dr. Rajesh Mistry is among the renowned Surgical Oncologists in Mumbai, with over 38 years of experience.

His areas of expertise lies in treating Thoracic, Head, and Neck Cancer through surgical interventions, including Thoraco-laparoscopic Esophagectomy and Thoracoscopic Surgery. 

Dr. Rajesh has performed over 1000 oncological surgeries and pioneered 'submandibular salivary gland transfer' for preserving salivary function in patients undergoing radiation therapy in India.

He earned a Fellowship in Esophageal Surgery from Tokyo and performed over 500 esophageal surgeries and 300 pulmonary surgeries.

• Dr. Subhash Chandra Chanana is an Oncologist with over 51 years of experience. 
• After completing his MBBS in 1971, he also completed MS (General Surgery) from SP Medical College and the Associated Group of PBM Hospital, Bikaner, Rajasthan) and FACS (Onco Surgery) in 1992.
• He is an active speaker in reputed national and international conferences.
• He has a membership of the Indian Medical Association (IMA) and the American Medical Association (AMA).

• Dr Bhuvan Chugh is a Medical and Haemato Oncologist having 13+ of experience.
• He has expertise in solid organ cancer treatment.
• He is a active participant in research and CMEs.
• He is a member of the Indian Cooperative Oncology Network (ICON) and Member of European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO).
• He has done his MBBS from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, Karnataka.
• Done his DNB from Army Base Hospital, Delhi Cantt.

• Dr. Ishita B Sen is a Nuclear Medicine Physician with over 24 years of experience.
• She is interested in Nuclear Oncology, Radionuclide Therapy, and Positron Emission Tomography.
• Her expertise is in applying basic concepts of Positron emission Tomography to oncologic imaging and integrating imaging results into management decisions, Molecular imaging of tumor cell proliferation, and perfusion, to name a few.
• He authored numerous original contributions, reviews, clinical communications, and abstracts in the imaging and oncologic peer-reviewed literature.
• Organized several workshops and seminars in Nuclear Medicine at a national and international level and delivered lectures at major national and international conferences and meetings.
• After completing MBBS, he also achieved DRM and DNB (Nuclear Medicine).