DR HARIT CHATURVEDI

DR HARIT CHATURVEDI – TOPMOST SURGICAL CANCER SURGEON IN INDIA

• Dr. Harit Kumar Chaturvedi is one of India's leading Surgical Oncologists (Cancer Surgeons) with more than 30 years of experience in cancer surgery. He is known for treating many types of cancer using advanced surgical techniques and providing personalized care to every patient.
• He is currently the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Clinical Head – Oncology Network at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, New Delhi, and also serves as the National Head of Oncology for Apollo Hospitals across India.
• Dr. Harit Chaturvedi has treated patients from India and more than 50 countries, making him one of the most trusted cancer specialists in the country.
• His Treatment Approach
• Dr. Harit believes that every cancer patient deserves a personalized treatment plan. He works with a team of cancer specialists, including medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, radiologists, and pathologists, to provide the best possible care.

Every treatment plan is based on:

• Accurate diagnosis
• Team discussion (Tumor Board)
• International treatment guidelines
• Latest medical research and technology
• His goal is to achieve the best results while improving the patient's quality of life.
• Areas of Expertise

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi specializes in:

• Surgical Oncology
• Breast Cancer Surgery
• Lung and Chest Cancer Surgery
• Head and Neck Cancer Surgery
• Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Surgery
• Liver and Pancreatic Cancer Surgery
• Gynecological Cancer Surgery
• Urological Cancer Surgery
• Robotic Cancer Surgery
• Minimally Invasive Cancer Surgery
• Leadership at Apollo Hospitals

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi is based at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Sarita Vihar, New Delhi, one of India's leading cancer hospitals. As the CEO and Clinical Head – Oncology Network, he leads more than 20 Apollo Cancer Centres across India and works with over 100 cancer specialists to provide high-quality cancer care.

Surgical Expertise

Dr. Harit performs surgery for many types of cancer, including:

Breast Cancer

• Breast-conserving surgery
• Mastectomy
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Oncoplastic breast surgery

Lung & Chest Cancer

• Lung cancer surgery
• Esophageal cancer surgery
• Mediastinal tumor surgery
• Chest wall tumor surgery

Head & Neck Cancer

• Oral cancer surgery
• Thyroid surgery
• Laryngectomy
• Neck dissection

Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer

• Stomach cancer surgery
• Colon and rectal cancer surgery
• Liver surgery
• Whipple procedure for pancreatic cancer

Gynecological Cancer

• Ovarian cancer surgery
• Cervical cancer surgery
• Uterine cancer surgery

Urological Cancer

• Prostate cancer surgery
• Kidney cancer surgery
• Bladder cancer surgery

Advanced Cancer Surgery

• Palliative surgery
• Cytoreductive surgery

He also performs laparoscopic (keyhole) and robotic cancer surgery whenever suitable.

Conditions Treated

Dr. Harit Chaturvedi treats many types of cancer, including:

• Breast cancer
• Lung cancer
• Oral cancer
• Thyroid cancer
• Head and neck cancer
• Esophageal cancer
• Stomach cancer
• Colon cancer
• Rectal cancer
• Pancreatic cancer
• Liver cancer
• Ovarian cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Uterine cancer
• Prostate cancer
• Kidney cancer
• Bladder cancer
• Soft tissue sarcoma

He also evaluates symptoms such as:

• Breast lump or nipple discharge
• Persistent cough or coughing blood
• Difficulty swallowing
• Chronic jaundice
• Changes in bowel habits
• Unexplained weight loss
• Neck swelling

Common Cancer Surgeries Performed

• Breast-conserving surgery
• Mastectomy
• Sentinel lymph node biopsy
• Oncoplastic breast surgery
• Thyroidectomy
• Gastrectomy
• Esophagectomy
• Whipple procedure
• Liver resection
• Colon and rectal surgery
• Neck dissection
• Robotic cancer surgery
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)

Advanced Cancer Technology

Dr. Harit uses modern technology to improve treatment outcomes.

These include:

• Da Vinci Robotic Surgery System
• Laparoscopic (Keyhole) Surgery
• ZAP-X Radiosurgery
• TrueBeam STx Radiotherapy
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
• Proton Therapy Coordination
• CAR T-Cell Therapy (for selected blood cancers)

These advanced treatments help improve precision, reduce pain, and support faster recovery.

Education:

• MBBS – G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur
• MS (General Surgery) – G.S.V.M. Medical College, Kanpur
• MCh (Surgical Oncology) – Dr. M.G.R. Medical University, Chennai

Qualifications:

• M.B.B.S & M.S – G.S.V.M Medical College, Kanpur, India
• M.Ch. (Surgical Oncology) – Dr.M.G.R Medical University, Chennai, India 

Experience:

• Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute, New Delhi (2004-09)
• Apollo Hospital, New Delhi (2000-04)
• Batra Hospital, New Delhi (1995-99).

Fellowship / Membership:

• President, Elect, Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists
• President, Oncology Forum
• Immediate Past President, India Society of Oncology
• Founder President, Core Cancer Foundation
• Member, Association of Surgeons of India
• Member, Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
• Member, Delhi Medical Association

Awards and achievements:

• He is the President-elect of the Indian Association of Surgical Oncologists and until recently was also the President of the Indian Society of Oncology.