A cancer diagnosis can be overwhelming, and choosing the right surgical oncologist is an important part of planning treatment. Cancer surgery may require highly specialized knowledge, particularly when the tumour involves organs such as the liver, pancreas, stomach, colon, rectum, or other structures within the gastrointestinal system. Patients looking for the Best onco surgeon in Mumbai can consider a specialist with advanced training, extensive experience in complex cancer surgeries, and expertise in modern minimally invasive techniques.
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan is a senior surgical oncologist in Mumbai specializing in gastrointestinal (GI), hepatobiliary, and pancreatic (HPB) cancers. He currently serves as Director of Hepatobiliary, Pancreatic and Gastrointestinal Oncology at Nanavati Max Institute of Cancer Care, Mumbai.
**Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan has dedicated his career to complex surgical oncology, with a particular focus on gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pancreatic cancers. His clinical expertise includes liver, pancreatic, gastric, oesophageal, and colorectal cancers, along with neuroendocrine tumours and abdominal sarcomas.**
His approach involves evaluating the location, stage, extent, and characteristics of a cancer before determining whether surgery is appropriate and which surgical technique may provide the best possible outcome. Depending on the patient’s condition, treatment may involve conventional surgery, laparoscopic procedures, robotic surgery, vascular reconstruction, or other advanced approaches.
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan completed his MBBS from Bombay University in 2000 and his MS in General Surgery from Bombay University in 2004. He subsequently completed a four-year residency training programme in Surgical Oncology at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, from 2004 to 2008.
He further pursued specialized training in hepatobiliary pancreatic surgery and liver transplantation at Hospital Beaujon in Paris during 2008–09. This international fellowship strengthened his expertise in complex HPB procedures and advanced cancer surgery. He is also a Fellow of the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Mumbai, and is registered with the Maharashtra Medical Council.
Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan has extensive experience managing complex GI and HPB cancers. His official profile states that he has performed more than 2,000 complex GI cancer surgeries and has provided consultations to more than 15,000 patients with GI and HPB cancers across different regions.
He was also a Senior Consultant at PD Hinduja National Hospital for nearly a decade. His professional experience includes complex cancer surgery involving vascular reconstructions and advanced laparoscopic and robotic techniques.
This experience can be particularly valuable when a tumour is located close to major blood vessels or other important structures and requires careful surgical planning.
Cancer Surgery Clinic in Mumbai provides comprehensive surgical treatment options for hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and gastrointestinal cancers. Dr. Ganesh Nagarajan’s areas of expertise include: