Best Doctors for Thyroid Cancer in India

• Dr. Darshan Bhansali has +20 years of experience as a Surgical Oncologist, having performed cancer excision surgeries on various sites.
• He completed his MBBS in 1994 from Pramukhswami Medical College, followed by MS in 1998 from NHL Medical College and M.S, M.Ch in 2001 from MP Shah Cancer Hospital, BJMC, Ahmedabad.
• Dr. Bhansali has expertise in performing cancer surgeries on the mouth, nose, lip, nasopharynx, throat, larynx, salivary glands, tongue and hard palate. He is particularly adept at treating head & neck, breast and gynaec cancers. 

• Dr. Gautam Mukhopadhyay is a leading Surgical Oncologist with 38 years of experience.
• He is presently leading the Bengal Oncology Centre and also developed the Bengal Oncology Foundation to contribute towards generating awareness of cancer in society.
• Dr. Mukhopadhyay did his MBBS in 1986 from Medical College Bengal, West Bengal and then did MS in 1991 from University of Mumbai.
• He was a National Scholar in 1979 from St. Xavier's School, Kolkata, and a Gold Medallist in Forensic and State Medicine from Medical College Bengal in 1983.
• To date, he has performed more than 10,000 cancer operations.
• He also dis a certified residency training and teaching experience as M.Ch course at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai in 1988.
• Dr. Mukhopadhyay was awarded the 'Bishishta Chikitsha Samman' in 2019 by the CM of West Bengal.
• He is a leading surgical oncologist in Kolkata, specializing in general, colorectal, GI, ENT head & neck, urology, gynaecology, and thoracic oncology surgeries.
• He is very active and continuously keeps himself updated by participated in many national and international conferences particularly in the past decade. He has also been invited as a visiting faculty to various national and international conferences.

• Dr. Mani C S is a well-known Surgical Oncologist, with experience of more than 19 years.
• He has the expertise to perform Mohs Surgery, Ewing's Sarcoma Treatment, Cytology Guided by Ultrasound, and Stem Cell Transplantation.
• He has qualified FRCS as a Surgical Oncologist and also has a keen interest in head and neck cancer and speech rehabilitation, cancer research, healthcare technologies, cell behavior, and molecular biology.
• He is a member of the prestigious Indian Medical Association (IMA).
• Along with being a fluent English speaker, he is also affluent in Hindi and Tamil.

• One of the senior most surgical oncologist & breast specialists in Delhi
• Pioneered the practice of surgical oncology & concept of organ based specialization in oncology in northern India
• Interests are breast conservation surgery, sentinel node biopsy & breast reconstruction
• Member of various renowned associations such as Indian Society of Oncology, Association of Surgeons of India, Indian association of Palliative care, Indian Association of surgical Oncology & European Society of Medical Oncology( ESMO)
• Invited faculty in The International Conference on Palliative Care organized By Vatican, Rome & presented a paper on Palliative Care in Hindu Context on 12th Nov. 2004

• Dr. Vishal Choksi is a coveted Surgical Oncologist at Apollo Hospitals, Ahemdabad. 
• He has extensive experience as a Head & Neck Surgeon. 
• His medical interests are Thyroid Cancer, Parathyroid Tumors, Cancers of the Oral Cavity, Oropharynx, Hypopharynx, Cancer of the Larynx (Voice Box), and Malignant Tumors of the Skull Base and Sinonasal Cavity.
• He has been honored with various awards and recognitions. 
• He is an active member of the American College of Surgeons and American Head & Neck Society. 
• In 2009, he went to Italy to obtain certification in Minimally Invasive Video-Assisted Thyroid Surgery (MIVATS) from the University of Pisa and Transoral Laser Surgery of the Larynx from European Institute of Oncology. 
• Prior to working with Apollo Healthcare Group, he has worked with various prestigious healthcare institutions across India. 
• He has several papers and publications to his credit. 

• Dr. S N Basak is a renowned Surgical Oncologist with experience of more than 34 years.
• His expertise lies in the treatment of breast cancer and conservative breast surgery, and Latisimus Dorsi Flap. 
• His area of interest lies in Minimal Access Surgery, Gastroenterology, Endoscopy, Pancreatic Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Cancer Surgery, and  Gallstones.
• Various papers have been published under the name of Dr. Basak in international as well as national journals.

• Dr. Santosh S. Waigankar is a Surgical Oncologist with 10+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Open Urooncological Surgeries, Radical Prostatectomy, Radical Nephrectomy, Partial Nephrectomy, Radical Cystectomy, Radical Nephroureterectomy/ Penectomy (Total Partial), Retroperitoneal Lymph Node Dissection (RPLND), Video Endoscopic Inguinal Lymphadenectomy, ATOMS (Adjustable TransObturator Midurethral Sling) Surgery, and HIVEC Procedure for Bladder Cancers (Hyperthermia Intravesical Chemotherapy.
• Dr. Santosh completed his MBBS from the reputed D. Y. Patil Medical College, Navi Mumbai followed by DNB from the well known Bhabha Atomic Research Centre and Hospital. Later, he did his fellowship from the Jaslok Hospital And Research Centre. Mumbai. 
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, Worldwide conferences to talk about uro-oncological surgeries. He is a member of the Urological Society of India (USI), American Urological Association (AUA), European Urological Association (EAU), West Zone USI (WZUSI), Mumbai Urological Society (MUS), and Robotic Urology Forum (RUF).

Dr. Pawan Kumar Singh is a renowned Hemato Oncologist & Bone Marrow Transplant Surgeon with 23 years of experience. He has successfully performed over 800 bone marrow transplants. 

Dr. Pawan specializes in treating leukemia, bone marrow cancer, aplastic anemia, and allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. He has performed bone marrow transplants on children as young as one month old.

• Currently associated as Head and Consultant – Oncology with Manipal Hospitals, Bangalore
• Performed the highest number of Complex Robotic Oncosurgeries in India
• First in India to initiate Robotic Scarless Thyroidectomy programme & TORS
• Recipient of the prestigious Dr. D .D. Patel Gold Medal in Oncosurgery
• Expertise in Surgical Oncology, Gynaecological Oncology, Robotic Surgery, Radio Guided Surgery, HIPEC and Sentinel Node
• Contributed several chapters to various International and National Textbook on Oncology

• Dr. Imran Nisar Shaikh is a Medical Oncologist with 10+ experience.
• His expertise lies in Chemotherapy, Immunotherapy, Targeted therapy administration, Lumbar puncture, Intrathecal chemotherapy administration, Bone marrow aspiration, and biopsies, Vascular catheter placements, Medical Oncology, Immuno-Oncology, Hemato-Oncology, Solid tumors treatment.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, CME's, worldwide conferences to talk about the different types of cancer. He has worked with some of the premier institutes of India like Jaslok Hospital, Sushrut Hospital, Saifee Hospital, and Inlaks-Budhrani Hospital.
• Dr. Shaikh graduated and post graduated from the prestigious BJ Medical College, Pune followed by DNB in Medical Oncology from the well known Jaslok Hospital and Research Centre, Mumbai. He has a good rapport with the patient. He is a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and has a lifetime membership in ICON.

• Dr. Ketan Dang is a Medical Oncologist, based in Mohali having 11+ years of experience.
• His expertise lies in chemotherapy, management of chemo side-effects, investigation, palliative care, symptom relief, dietary advice, precautions after chemotherapy,  Immunotherapy in cancer treatment, Targeted therapies in cancer treatment, Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant, Palliative care, Cancer screening & prevention.
• Dr. Dang is a member of the Association of Physicians of India (API), American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO), European Society of Medical Oncology (ESMO), Indian Medical Association.
• Under his credit, there are both national and international publications, and he is actively invited as a guest speaker in scientific meetings, worldwide conferences, and CME'S to talk about the different types of Cancer.

Dr. C N Patil is a distinguished Medical Oncologist, Hemato-Oncologist, and Stem Cell Transplant Specialist with over 20 years of experience, committed to delivering top-tier medical care. With extensive experience in complex cases, he has established a reputation for precision and excellence in the field.

Why Choose Dr. C N Patil?

• Extensive Surgical Expertise: With over 20+ years of experience, Dr. Patil has a proven track record in managing complex cases of Breast and Ovarian Cancer, Lung Cancer, Gastrointestinal Malignancies, and Genitourinary Malignancies.
• Advanced Techniques & Specialised Expertise: He is an expert in Autologous Stem Cell Transplantation. His areas of interest also include Germ Cell Tumours and Myeloma.
• Award-Winning Excellence: Dr. Patil completed his DM with a Gold Medal from Adyar Cancer Institute, a testament to his academic and clinical prowess.
• Leader in Medical Oncology: He served as an Assistant Professor after specialising, instructing numerous students in the discipline, and is well respected by colleagues and patients alike for his lucidity and compassion.