- Speciality: Robotic Head and Neck Surgical Oncology
- Designation: Consultant – Robotic Head and Neck Surgical Oncology, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, DA, MS (ENT)
- Experience: 15+ years
- Hospital: Indraprastha Apollo Hospital, Delhi
About Dr. Gopal Kumar
Dr. Gopal Kumar is a highly skilled Head, Neck, and Thyroid Cancer Surgeon with over 15 years of experience in surgical oncology. He is known for his expertise in robotic and endoscopic surgeries and has trained at renowned global institutions. He completed an advanced fellowship in Robotic and Endoscopic Head and Neck Surgery from Severance Hospital and Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul, South Korea (2019–2020), and a Global Online Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery from MSKCC, New York (2018). Earlier, he completed his fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology from The Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute in 2011, MS in ENT from NHL Medical College, Ahmedabad, and MBBS from SCB Medical College, Cuttack.
Dr. Kumar specializes in robotic head and neck surgeries, recurrent cancers of the oropharynx, thyroid and parathyroid disorders, and minimally invasive techniques. He has participated in cadaveric training programs and observerships at MSKCC New York and TMH Mumbai, enhancing his surgical precision. He is a member of leading associations like FHNO, AOI, Indian Society of Thyroid Surgeons, and the Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology. His dedication to patient care and innovation in surgical oncology was recognized with the prestigious Gold Medal at the Delhi AOI in 2014.
Work Experience
- Over 15 years of experience in Head, Neck, and Thyroid Cancer Surgery
- Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgical Oncology at Gujarat Cancer and Research Institute, 2011
- Observership in Head & Neck Surgery at MSKCC, New York
- Observership in Head & Neck Oncosurgery at Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Hands-on cadaveric dissection in Transoral Thyroidectomy at Prince of Wales Hospital, Hong Kong
Specialty & Interests
- Robotic Head & Neck Surgery
- Recurrent Head & Neck Cancers (Base of tongue, Tonsil, Hypopharynx)
- Thyroid and Parathyroid surgeries
- Laser and minimally invasive procedures in head and neck oncology
Memberships
- Korean Society of Otorhinolaryngology – Head and Neck Surgery
- Federation of Head and Neck Oncology (FHNO)
- Indian Society of Thyroid Surgeons
- Association of Otorhinolaryngology Society of India
- Indian Society of Anaesthesiologists
Education & Training
- Advance Robotic and Endoscopic Surgery Fellowship, Yonsei Cancer Center, Seoul (2019–2020)
- Global Online Fellowship in Head and Neck Surgery, MSKCC, New York (2018)
- MS (ENT), NHL Medical College, Ahmedabad (2010)
- Diploma in Anesthesia, RIMS, Ranchi (2007)
- MBBS, SCB Medical College, Cuttack (2003)
Honors & Awards
- Gold Medal, Delhi AOI, 2014
