Best Esophageal Cancer Doctors in India for Australians

Dr Chaitainya Borde manages nuclear medicine at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre, having overseen 30,000+ PET-CT scans to date.

• Specialises in PET-CT imaging for precise cancer staging and monitoring
• Uses Lu-177 radionuclide therapy – targeted treatment that attacks cancer cells with radiation
• Expert in nuclear cardiology services and complex scanning protocols
• Published clinical research in several international medical journals

Dr Nagender Sharma leads medical oncology at Medanta Hospital, focusing on personalised drug therapies for gastrointestinal and ठोस organ tumours.

• Holds a DM in Medical Oncology from the prestigious Cancer Institute (WIA) in Chennai
• Member of the Connective Tissue Oncology Society and the Musculoskeletal Tumor Society
• Specialises in immunotherapy and targeted therapy to attack cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Member of the American Head and Neck Society, contributing to global oncology standards

Dr Shruti Kate was a consultant at the world-renowned Tata Memorial Hospital, where she trained in managing complex solid tumours like oesophageal cancer.

• Specialises in immunotherapy and metronomic therapy for treating advanced-stage cancers
• Expertise in both conservative and surgical approaches to gastrointestinal malignancies
• Member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
• Presented lung and thoracic research at the World Conference on Lung Cancer
• Trained at Lady Hardinge Medical College and Maulana Azad Medical College

Dr Lalit Banswal has performed over 10,000 major surgeries and specialises in keyhole techniques for gastrointestinal cancers at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre.

• Trained in surgical oncology at the prestigious Tata Medical Centre in Kolkata
• Specialises in minimally invasive cancer surgery for faster patient recovery times
• Served as an Assistant Professor at the Government Cancer Hospital in Aurangabad
• Led multiple clinical research projects as a Co-principal Investigator for cancer trials
• Focuses on gastrointestinal tract tumours using patient-friendly and ethical surgical approaches

Dr Shaunak Valame is a medical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who has presented research at the prestigious American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) symposium in San Francisco.

• Specialises in targeted therapies that attack specific cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue
• Expertise in molecular oncology for tailored treatment based on genetic cancer markers
• Trained in medical oncology at the JCI-accredited Indraprastha Apollo Hospital in New Delhi
• Lectured for the International Winter School of Oncology at AIIMS Bhopal
• Focuses on precision medicine for gastrointestinal cancers including esophageal and stomach cases

Professor Roy is a surgical oncologist at HCG Manavata Cancer Centre who trained at the Tata Memorial Hospital – one of Asia's largest and most respected cancer research institutes.

• Treats cancers of the oesophagus through the Thoracic and Gastrointestinal Service units
• Performs complex reconstructions to restore swallowing and digestive function after tumour removal
• Completed his Master of Surgery at the University of Mumbai
• Collaborates with paediatric and plastic surgery teams for cases requiring multi-specialist care

The doctor received Surgical Oncology training at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai, and completed MRCS at the Royal College of Surgeons, Edinburgh. Starting practice in 2000, the doctor founded Curie Manavata Cancer Centre in 2007. With 19 years of experience, the doctor has performed over 50,000 cancer surgeries and participated in more than 200 clinical trials. The doctor is a published author with numerous international and national publications. Specializing in Breast and Thoracic Surgical Oncology, the doctor is a professor for DNB Superspecialty Surgical Oncology and Breast Surgery at MUHS.

Professor Dabas is a record-holding specialist who has performed over 8,000 head, neck, and thoracic surgeries. He leads the surgical oncology and robotic programmes at BLK Cancer Centre.

• Performs robotic-assisted surgery for oesophageal tumours – minimal incisions lead to less blood loss
• Specialises in thoracic oncology – treating tumours of the gullet, lungs, and mediastinum
• Pioneered trans-oral robotic techniques for pharyngeal and laryngeal cancer across Asia
• Member of the International Guild of Endoscopic and Robotic Head and Neck Surgery
• Former Director of Oncology at the Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute

Professor Raja Sundaram has performed over 15,000 successful cancer surgeries at Global Hospital Chennai. He is one of the most prolific surgical oncologists in the region, managing cases ranging from routine to high complexity.

• Specialises in surgical oncology for gastrointestinal and oesophageal cancers
• Focuses on curative resection procedures to remove tumours from the oesophagus
• Handles complex reconstructions to restore digestive function after surgery
• Trained to manage patients with advanced stages of the disease

The doctor graduated with a Bachelor of Medicine from Mysore University in 1996, followed by a Doctor of Medicine in radiotherapy from Banaras Hindu University in 2002. Further enhancing expertise, the doctor earned a Diplomate of National Board in radiotherapy in 2004.

The doctor is a member of several prestigious organizations, including the Association of Radiation Oncology of India, the Society for Neuro-Oncology, the Bangalore Oncology Group, and the Indian Association of Hyperthermia Oncology, reflecting a strong commitment to advancing the field of oncology.

Professor Ajit Pai is a senior surgical oncologist at Apollo Hospital who focuses on complex digestive tract malignancies. He leads surgical interventions for esophageal cases within a high-volume gastrointestinal cancer programme.

• Specialises in esophageal resection – surgical removal of the esophagus to treat cancer
• Focuses on gastrointestinal oncology including gastric and colorectal cancer surgeries
• Performs oncogynaecological procedures for uterine and cervical cancer cases
• Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams at Apollo Hospital Indraprastha

Professor Ashok Vaid serves as the Chairman of Medical Oncology at Medanta – one of India’s most prestigious multi-specialty medical centres.

• Treats solid tumours including oesophageal and gastrointestinal cancers
• Specialises in medical oncology and bone marrow transplantation
• Former Senior Resident at Tata Memorial Hospital – India’s premier cancer research institution
• Leads the Division of Medical and Paediatric Oncology and Haematology
• Awarded the Padma Shri, one of India's highest civilian honours for medical service