- Speciality: Surgical Oncology
- Designation: Chairman – Surgical Oncology, Max Smart Hospital, Saket, Delhi
- Education: MBBS, MS – General Surgery
- Experience: 35+ years
- Hospital: Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, Delhi
About Dr. Prof S V S Deo
Dr. Prof S V S Deo is a highly distinguished Surgical Oncologist with over 35 years of extensive experience in the field. He currently serves as the Chairman of Surgical Oncology at Max Hospital, Saket. His medical journey began with an MBBS from Rangaraya Medical College, Andhra University, where he received a Gold Medal. He then underwent advanced training at several prestigious international institutions. These include MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, USA, and Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan. He also holds an Honorary Fellowship from the Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh. Therefore, his training and credentials are truly world-class.
Additionally, Dr. Deo has held several prestigious positions. HOD of Surgical Oncology at AIIMS & NCI, New Delhi, and Professor at AIIMS were roles he held. He has also worked at Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals and King Fahad Hospital, Saudi Arabia. Multiple advanced cancer surgery programmes have been introduced by him. These include organ conservation surgery, SLNB, oncoplasty, IORT, and HIPEC. More than 50,000 complex cancer patients have been successfully treated by him. More than 200 cancer surgeons across India have been trained and mentored by him. He is a former President of ABSI, IASO, and ISPSM. Furthermore, he has published more than 250 research papers and has been involved in over 50 clinical trials. Consequently, he is a globally recognized and trusted name in surgical oncology.
Work Experience
● Chairman – Surgical Oncology, Max Hospital, Saket (Present)
● Oncology Lead & Senior Consultant, Indraprastha Apollo Hospitals, Delhi (2024 – 2026)
● HOD – Surgical Oncology, AIIMS & NCI, New Delhi (2017 – 2024)
● Professor – Surgical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (2011 – 2017)
● Additional Professor – Surgical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (2009 – 2011)
● Senior Consultant, King Fahad Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia (2007 – 2009)
● Associate Professor – Surgical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (2003 – 2007)
● Assistant Professor – Surgical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (1995 – 2003)
● Senior Resident – Surgical Oncology, AIIMS, New Delhi (1991 – 1994)
● Over 35 years of comprehensive surgical oncology experience
Specialty & Interests
● Surgical Oncology
● Organ-Based Multimodality Management
● Precision Oncology
● Head & Neck Cancer
● HIPEC (Hyperthermic Intraperitoneal Chemotherapy)
● IORT (Intraoperative Radiation Therapy)
● GI Oncology
● PSM-HIPEC & Sarcoma
● Breast Cancer
Memberships
● President, NCR Oncology Forum
● Former President, Association of Breast Surgeons of India (ABSI)
● Former President, Indian Association of Surgical Oncology (IASO)
● Former President, Indian Association of Peritoneal Surface Malignancies (ISPSM)
● Council Member, Breast Surgery International
Education & Training
● MBBS, Rangaraya Medical College, Andhra University (Gold Medalist)
● Honorary Fellowship, Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh, UK (2024)
● Fellowship, American College of Surgeons, MD Anderson Cancer Center, USA (2004)
● Fellowship, American College of Surgeons (FACS), USA (2003)
● Fellowship, UICC (IORT), Ohio State University, USA (2003)
● Fellowship, IASO-Detroit, Karmanos Cancer Centre, USA (2002)
● Fellowship (Oncoplasty & Microvascular Surgery), Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan (2001)
● Fellowship, UICC, Geneva (1999)
● Fellowship, UICC, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre, USA (1998)
Honors & Awards
● International Guest Scholar Award, American College of Surgeons, USA (2003)
● ICRETT Cancer Research Fellowship, UICC, Geneva, Switzerland (2003)
● Outstanding Young IASO Member Award, IASO–Detroit Fellowship, USA (2001)
● Young Scientist Award, Indian Society of Oncology, Hyderabad (2000)
● ICRETT Cancer Research Fellowship, UICC, Geneva, Switzerland (1998)
● Young Scientist Award, Indian Society of Oncology, New Delhi (1998)
● Rolling Stone Award, ISPSM, India (2023)
● Gold Medal and Distinction, MBBS, Rangaraya Medical College, Andhra University (1987)
● Introduced multiple advanced cancer surgery programmes including organ conservation surgery, SLNB, oncoplasty, IORT and HIPEC
● Successfully treated more than 50,000 complex cancer patients
● Trained and mentored more than 200 cancer surgeons across India
● More than 250 research papers published in national and international journals
● Involved in more than 50 clinical and translational oncology research projects and clinical trials
