- Specialty : Surgical Oncologist
- Education: MBBS, MS, DNB, FRCS (Hon.)
- Experience: 33+ years
- Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, New Delhi
About: Dr. Anil K Dcruz
Dr. Anil K Dcruz is a distinguished oncology expert with a remarkable career spanning several prestigious institutions. He has served as the Director of Oncology at Apollo Hospitals in Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi. Previously, he was the Director of Tata Memorial Hospital and Chief of Head Neck Services. Dr. Dcruz is notably recognized for being the first Indian to hold the position of President Elect (2018-2020) and President (2020-2022) of the Union International for Cancer Control, headquartered in Geneva. His leadership and contributions to oncology are unparalleled, and his work has significantly impacted cancer treatment and research. He holds honorary FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, London, and has been actively involved in various professional societies including the Indian Society of Surgical Oncology and the Asian Society Head and Neck Oncology. His research includes critical studies on neck dissection and oral cancer management.
Experience
- Director – Oncology at Apollo Hospitals, Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi
- Ex-Director of Tata Memorial Hospital and Chief of Head Neck Services
- President Elect (2018-2020) and President (2020-2022) of the Union International for Cancer Control, Geneva; First Indian to hold this position
Professional Memberships
- Foundation Head and Neck Oncology – Governing Council Member & Past President
- Asian Society Head and Neck Oncology – Past President
- Indian Society of Oncology
- Association of Surgeons of India
- Indian Society of Surgical Oncology
Awards and Achievements
- Honorary FRCS from the Royal College of Surgeons, London
- Pioneering role as President Elect and President of the Union International for Cancer Control
Research and Publications
- Elective vs. Therapeutic Neck Dissection in Oral Cancer
- Clinical trials and studies on oral cancer and neck dissection
- Research on organ preservation strategies and management of oral cancer
- Numerous publications on cancer prognosis, imaging, and treatment strategies
