- Dr. Rajiv Agarwal
- Speciality: Cancer Institute, Breast Cancer
- Designation: Breast surgery senior director
- Education: M.B.B.S, M. S.(Surgery) (Surgical Oncology) , Senior Resident(cancer Surgery)
- Experience: 40+ years
- Medanta hospital, gurgaon
About: Dr. Rajiv Agarwal
Dr. Rajeev Agarwal is a distinguished senior surgical oncologist based in Gurugram, India, with over 40 years of experience and more than 5,000 successful breast surgeries. In 2023, he received an honorary doctorate (D.Sc) from Amity University in Maharashtra, recognizing his significant contributions to the field of surgical oncology. Dr. Agarwal has been pivotal in introducing surgical oncology practices and organ-based specialization in oncology to Northern India. His expertise lies in breast conservation surgery, sentinel node biopsy, and breast reconstruction. He currently oversees Soft Tissue Tumour services at Medanta – The Medicity, Gurugram.
His extensive training includes a surgical oncology fellowship at Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai and a senior residency in cancer surgery at Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi. Dr. Agarwal is a member of the European Society of Medical Oncology and frequently shares his knowledge as an invited faculty member at various medical conferences. His profound expertise in managing breast cancer and other oncological conditions has earned him recognition and respect in the medical community. Dr. Agarwal remains dedicated to advancing cancer care through innovative surgical techniques and a patient-centric approach.
Expertise and Specialization
- Surgical Oncology
- Extensive experience in operative oncology
- Specialized training in breast cancer management
- Breast Surgery
- Over 5,000 successful breast surgeries
- Breast conservation surgery
- Sentinel node biopsy
- Breast reconstruction techniques
- Soft Tissue Tumors
- Expertise in soft tissue tumor services
- Medical Education and Training
- Honorary Doctorate (D.Sc) from Amity University (2023)
- Invited faculty at medical conferences
- Professional Affiliations
- Inductee of the European Society of Medical Oncology
- Previous Institutions
- Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai
- Safdarjung Hospital, Delhi
Notable Achievements
- Pioneering Contributions
- Introduced organ-based specialization in oncology to Northern India
- Patient-Centric Approach
- Focus on early detection and prevention of breast cancer
- Personalized treatment plans for cancer patients
- Research and Publications
- Engaged in ongoing research to improve surgical techniques
- Community Involvement
- Active participation in cancer awareness programs
Dr. Rajeev Agarwal’s commitment to excellence in surgical oncology continues to enhance cancer care in Northern India, making him a leading figure in the field.
